Trade Accelerator Program (TAP)

“The TAP consolidated what we had already established and met our essential needs before we started exporting. The training was very useful and practical. The speakers were experienced and relevant.”

“ Thanks to the TAP, we’ve become aware of the opportunities, but above all, of the concrete challenges that we’re going to face in our international roll-out.

Given the inherent risks associated with our export project, the structured training and competent, experienced speakers helped us to be better prepared.”

“Although exports already represent the majority of our revenue, we needed to gain a better understanding of all facets of successful exporting. The Trade Accelerator Program (TAP) helped us structure our approach by anticipating the efforts and difficulties entailed in the regulatory, tax-related, legal, logistical and commercial aspects of exporting. Throughout the program, highly skilled and accessible TAP experts answered our questions and helped us assess the challenges ahead and clarify our international products and services!”

“I don’t believe in the self-made man: it is through validation and co-development that we succeed in excelling and creating synergy to surpass ourselves. TAP is a success because of its practical resources and experienced speakers, provided you take the time to invest in the learning process.”

“According to Ms. Andraos, everyone would benefit from participating in this type of program: “The right time to do it is right away, as soon as you have an export project, even if you don’t have a contract yet. The program provides access to a lot of resources from varying backgrounds, and it’s nice to know about them early on.”

“The TAP gave us an overview of best practices for exporting and an in-depth understanding of the tools and resources available to incorporate them into our business strategy.

All of the expertise shared during the program has made us more aware of the impact that exporting will have on our business model and has better prepared us to anticipate it in our sales process.”

“The TAP was a valuable source of support in our strategic analysis for LatenceTech’s international expansion, particularly in Europe and Asia. Over the course of the program, we assessed the current situation, set clear objectives and drew up a short- and medium-term action plan to achieve them. We’re already seeing positive results, with the first orders coming in from Europe, in particular from Orange and Capgemini.”

“The TAP has been a key element in refining our approach to export projects, while giving us a better understanding of best practices and potential risks.

The program’s configuration is suitable for companies of all sizes and types. Participants learn from experts and from the international experience of other companies on the program.

The program’s extensive access to external resources is another of its advantages, which remain relevant even after the TAP has ended.”

“I would recommend the TAP to my network. The exposure to my cohort’s wide range of industries was useful in developing my strategy and export plan.”

“Our participation in the TAP was very beneficial for our company. The numerous specialized speakers were particularly helpful and gave us invaluable advice on exporting, financing and tax issues. What’s more, our interactions with participating manufacturing companies were very enriching!”

“I would recommend the TAP as a great way to meet a host of professionals in financing, logistics, production, etc. In just a few weeks, the training sessions helped us clarify the steps and decisions required in order to begin exporting.”

“I would recommend the TAP to help you think through all the aspects of your export plan and benefit from useful interactions with manufacturing companies. Our participation in the TAP helped us obtain financial assistance for our website, as well as training in legal and copyright issues!”

“Our company participated in the TAP training program as part of the 43^rd cohort, dedicated to technology. The way the courses are run, the subjects covered and the quality of the instructors make this program an essential preparatory step for any company wishing to develop international business activities.”

“My participation in the 47th cohort of the TAP program for the creative industries was rewarding and helped me mature my project to export design services to France. At the outset, I had a very broad idea, but as I moved forward with the help of experts, speakers, trainers and a former participant, I was able to refocus my export strategies and vision. The result is an export plan that I’m proud of and happy with!

Thanks to everyone who contributed to this first draft.”

“As an entrepreneur, participating in the Trade Accelerator Program (TAP) helped me make profound changes to my business. It enabled me to build key relationships with other entrepreneurs and experts in the industry, which opened up new business opportunities.

I gained a deeper understanding of foreign markets and learned how to tailor my strategies accordingly. In addition, the logistical support for accessing international markets was extremely valuable. Thanks to this experience, I feel ready to explore new horizons. I highly recommend this program for any business looking to expand internationally.”

“We had the privilege of participating in the Trade Accelerator Program (TAP), which was an extremely rewarding experience for our business. The program was well organized, with knowledgeable experts to guide us through the key areas of developing our business.

The insights we gleaned from the program have been beneficial for our current market and will serve us well in our future projects. Our hard work in the program has paid off, having received national recognition from the Toronto Region Board of Trade for our performance as an exporter.

We’re very grateful for this opportunity and strongly recommend the TAP for any business looking to go international.”

“ I am grateful to have had the opportunity to participate in the PAC program, which provided me with valuable tools and insightful advice to optimize our international partnerships! The relevant interventions and the feedback from the entire cohort were crucial in refining our company’s strategy. I highly recommend this program to anyone looking to expand internationally. A big thank you to the PAC for this enriching experience!”