Overview
The Trade Accelerator Program (TAP), presented by World Trade Centre Vancouver, is a practical, five-session export development program designed to help small and medium-sized businesses in the Greater Vancouver area diversify beyond domestic or U.S.-focused sales, reduce trade risk, and unlock new international revenue streams. Tailored for businesses in manufacturing, agrifood, technology, natural resources, and services, TAP provides face-to-face coaching, international best practices, and expert-led sessions to help you develop and implement a new market entry plan — all while leveraging Vancouver's strong global trade connections.
Since 2017, World Trade Centre Vancouver has delivered TAP to more than 600 B.C. companies, with graduates reporting an average 23% increase in export revenue just six months after completing the program, and forecasting 47% growth in export sales over the next five years.
Date: October 6–7, 2026 (in-person workshops); October 14 (virtual); November 18–19 (virtual mentorship days)
Time: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM (October 6 & 7); 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM (October 14, November 18 & 19)
Good to Know
Full program schedule: Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 14 (virtual), Nov 18 (virtual), Nov 19 (virtual) — attendance at all five sessions is required
Registration opens at 8:30 a.m. on in-person workshop days
Application deadline: September 23, 2026
Bursary available for qualified companies
Eligibility: BC-incorporated business, operating 2+ years, revenue over $300K, with senior representative(s) designated to attend all sessions
Location: TBA (Greater Vancouver area)
For questions, contact [email protected]
Address
Location TBA
Greater Vancouver, BC