Supporting Companies to Become Globally Competitive
These links will guide you to programs, departments, agencies and publications that can help you to be more globally competitive.
International trade development programs
- Trade Missions
If you want to explore a new market in a cost-effective manner, join a trade mission
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ExportAbility Program ExportAbility offers businesses support for professional development in the area of international trade development. More » |
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Go Ahead Program (GAP) The Go-Ahead Program (GAP) will help exporters convert leads into sales by helping cover the costs of market prospecting. More » |
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Service Export Program (SEP) The Service Export Program (SEP) provides funding to Nova Scotia companies, with a focus on small and medium-sized enterprises seeking to seize export opportunities. More » |
- Exporter Prospector Program (EPP)
The Export Prospector Program (EPP) is designed to help companies discover new business opportunities and find qualified leads in markets outside of Nova Scotia.
- Gulf Export Program
The Gulf Export Program supports Nova Scotia companies interested in exporting their products or services to the Gulf Coorporation Council (GCC) region.
- International Development Opportunities
If you are interested in getting involved in International Financial Institution funded projects, like those from the World Bank, the Inter-American Development Bank or the Asian Development Bank, we can help.
Trade development organizations
In Nova Scotia, a number of agencies are working together to grow international commerce.Trade Team Nova Scotia
Trade Team Nova Scotia is a federal, provincial, and private sector partnership dedicated to helping Nova Scotian companies export their goods and services globally. TTNS ensures easy access for potential and active exporters to the wide range of services offered by its members. The Trade Team Nova Scotia (TTNS) site provides Trade Facts and Export Links. You can also access trade publications, and visit the events calendar to learn about international trade events and seminars.
Nova Scotia Business Inc. (NSBI)
Nova Scotia Business Inc. is the province’s private sector-led business development agency. Through trade development, investment attraction, business advisory services, business financing and venture capital, NSBi assists local companies and attract international companies to Nova Scotia.
World Trade Centre Atlantic Canada (WTCAC)
The World Trade Centre Atlantic Canada is an international trade organization located in Halifax, Nova Scotia that is a direct link to over 750,000 worldwide companies looking to do business. As part of a network of 300 World Trade Centres in 85 countries, its mission is to provide international trade training and export assistance to Atlantic Canadian companies.
Innovacorp
Innovacorp helps high potential early stage companies commercialize their technologies and succeed in the global marketplace.
Film Nova Scotia
Film Nova Scotia grows Nova Scotia's audiovisual industry by stimulating investment and employment and by promoting local producers, productions, locations, skills and creativity in global markets.
Gateway Secretariat
The Gateway Secretariat is building a vision, strategy and growth targets for Nova Scotia's Gateway initiative and providing leadership to engage and support co-ordination among Gateway partners.
Nova Scotia Government trade and business development
The Nova Scotia government provides trade and international business support to companies in many of its departments.
