What is the TAP?
The Trade Accelerator Program (TAP) is designed to support Québec start-ups and SMEs in developing a solid export strategy.
Each TAP cohort is made up of around 15 companies. Some cohorts are multisectoral, while others focus on a specific sector. Sectors represented include cultural and creative industries, technology, manufacturing, agri-food and aerospace.
We offer the free services of an experienced team of consultants specialized in marketing, sales, finance, logistics, customs and intellectual property to help you develop your international business plan.
Program objectives:
Elaboration
Quickly elaborate your business plan to implement your export strategy in just a few weeks.
Development
Develop your internal roadmap to better anticipate risks (customs, financial).
Structuring
Structure your business strategy, seek funding and integrate your new resources.
Participation
PJoin a cohort of about 15 companies with which you can share your issues, challenges and experiences.
Key positive outcomes in numbers
31 %
Average growth in export sales one year after the program
98 %
of participants have increased confidence because they were better prepared
* Data collected from 104 companies participating in the 2022–2023 TAP program across Quebec.
The program offered
DAY 1 – In-person Training (Week 1) – Full Day
Strategy and Planning
DAY 2 – Virtual Training (Week 1) – 2 hours
Entry mode and international sales
DAY 3 – Virtual Training (Week 2) – 2 hours
Digital marketing strategy
DAY 4 – Virtual Training (Week 2) – 2 hours
International finance
DAY 5 – Virtual Training (Week 3) – 2 hours
Legal and tax environment
DAY 6 – Virtual Training (Week 4) – 2 hours (optional)
Organizational and logistics management
DAY 7 – In-person Training (Week 5) – Half-day
International resources, activation, and networking
Week 6: Submission of export plan with a deadline (no meeting)
Week 7: Review of the export plan by the PAC team (no meeting)
Week 8: Meeting to present feedback, concluding the PAC (1 hour virtual)
At the end of the program, the PAC allows businesses to meet each expert/speaker of the program.
Dates of the next cohorts
| Cohorts in Greater Montréal: |
| Cohort 61 |
Province of Quebec |
Starting April 28, 2026 |
Multisector |
Hybrid Virtual |
| Cohort 62 |
Province of Quebec |
Starting May 5, 2026 |
Manufacturing |
Hybrid Virtual |
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Eligibility criteria*
Generate sales of at least $500k
Be incorporated in Quebec and in business for two years
Designate one or two senior representatives to participate in the program
* The WTCM reserves its right to accept or reject any company, whether it meets the above criteria or not.
Learn more about the TAP
As of 2019, the TAP is:
- Deployed throughout Quebec thanks to some fifty multisector and specialized cohorts.
- More than 600 companies trained and having submitted a draft export plan.
A program developed by the World Trade Centre Toronto and the Toronto Region Board of Trade. Free program.
Our expert
Patricia Randrianantenaina
Trade Accelerator Program (TAP) Advisor
Patricia is an experienced and dedicated advisor at the Business Services, where she puts her skills to use supporting companies in their internationalization projects.
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Testimonials from participating companies
Pascal Cermak
Sales and Marketing Director
LR-TEK
“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.”
Frantz Roc
CEO
CaniSource
“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.”
Cedric I. Atcha
Administrator and Engineer
ASEnergie Corp
“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!”
Marie-Eve Gaudet
CEO and co-owner
Anhydra
“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.”
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The TAP in action
Photo credits: Jérémy Dumon
The TAP in videos
Find out more about the TAP by watching this short video
Enjoy access to training to equip your company, support in developing your international strategy, and expert mentoring to test your strategy.
Dodji Koffi, VP, MTL B-Board
Gilles Hafiz, Business Development, RAMO
Kim B. Deland, Co-founder and designer, Lithologie Inc.
Benoit Martin, VP, Business Development, Ver-Mac
Alexandre Bérard, President, UGroupMedia
Nicolas Roy, President and Creative Director, DPT
Stéphane Laurin, Director of Business Development, TKNL