Alberta small and medium-sized enterprises ready to grow exports
Services
Trade Accelerator Program (Alberta)
Free 4-session export-planning cohort for Alberta SMEs that guides companies through strategic export planning, trade resources and international growth, delivered by Calgary Economic Development with the Government of Alberta as anchor sponsor since 2025. Since 2018, 660+ Alberta companies have participated and secured 200+ trade deals across 50 international markets.
Overview
Free 4-session export-planning cohort for Alberta SMEs that guides companies through strategic export planning, trade resources and international growth, delivered by Calgary Economic Development with the Government of Alberta as anchor sponsor since 2025. Since 2018, 660+ Alberta companies have participated and secured 200+ trade deals across 50 international markets.
Key numbers
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Instrument | advisory |
| Level | provincial |
| Region | Alberta |
| Administrator | Calgary Economic Development (anchor sponsor: Government of Alberta) |
| Intake status | Cohorts run through 2026 in Calgary (Nov 17-19 + Dec 10), Edmonton (Oct 13-15 + Nov 25), Grande Prairie (Apr 28-30 + Jun 3), Medicine Hat (Sep 15-17 + Oct 21) |
| Non-US bias | Export-planning cohort; supports diversification to any international market including non-US markets |
Eligibility
Participants receive personalized coaching, expert connections and a tailored export plan based on international best practices
What it covers
Four-session cohort covering strategic export planning, available trade resources and essentials of international growth
Personalized coaching, global trade insight sessions and a tailored export plan
Access to industry experts and trade resources
Market and diversification rules
No specific market restrictions; export planning applies to any target market
How to apply
Apply via the TAP-Alberta cohort registration form (share-eu1.hsforms.com link on the program page)
Choose the cohort city and dates that fit your business
Attend all four sessions of the selected cohort
Stacking notes
Free advisory program; complements AEEP travel funding and federal CanExport grants
Alumni report 73% are exporting after attending and an average 8.5 jobs added per company within a year
Notes
TAP was originally created by the Toronto Board of Trade; Calgary Economic Development delivers it in Alberta
Run alongside AEEP and provincial trade missions as part of Alberta's export supports
Relevant services
The services below are grant-eligible: CanExport and EDC reimburse up to 50% for incorporated Canadian exporters.
Book a free readiness call
Grant programs can reimburse up to 50% of eligible market-entry costs. In one free call we tell you honestly whether your product fits a non-US market.
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