Provincially or federally registered company in good standing and headquartered in Atlantic Canada
Services
Market Entry Development Program (MEDP)
Pan-Atlantic program (delivered by the Atlantic Chamber of Commerce with OCO Global under ATIGA) helping export-ready Atlantic Canadian companies expedite entry and scale exports in Europe and the Indo-Pacific. Two packages: Essentials ($13,000 value, $1,250 fee, 10 days of consultant assistance) and Comprehensive ($26,000 value, $2,500 fee, 20 days). Applications accepted on a continuous basis until annual program capacity is reached.
Overview
Pan-Atlantic program (delivered by the Atlantic Chamber of Commerce with OCO Global under ATIGA) helping export-ready Atlantic Canadian companies expedite entry and scale exports in Europe and the Indo-Pacific. Two packages: Essentials ($13,000 value, $1,250 fee, 10 days of consultant assistance) and Comprehensive ($26,000 value, $2,500 fee, 20 days). Applications accepted on a continuous basis until annual program capacity is reached.
Key numbers
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Instrument | program (in-market consulting) |
| Level | atlantic |
| Region | Atlantic Canada |
| Administrator | Atlantic Chamber of Commerce (supported by provincial agencies and ACOA) |
| Intake status | Open; continuous intake until annual program capacity is reached |
| Non-US bias | Europe and Indo-Pacific markets only; US not eligible |
Eligibility
Fully developed, exportable product and/or service that can be sold into European or Indo-Pacific markets
Interest in creating or expanding an international footprint in Europe or the Indo-Pacific
Proven record or strong potential for revenue growth
Financial capacity for strategy development and execution
Senior management commitment and human resource capacity, including potential to travel to market
Not eligible
games of chance operations, real estate developers, retailers/franchises/distributors/agents/associations, creative industries companies, publicly funded organizations
What it covers
Essentials package (10 days)
market validation, targeted advice on specific questions, preliminary opportunity mapping, introductions to key connections in the market
Comprehensive package (20 days)
market research, complete go-to-market entry strategy, competitor analysis, regulatory guidance, tailored outreach, qualified C-level B2B meetings, in-market support and representation
Opportunity assessment meetings and workplan, detailed market research
Marketing support services and lead generation
Market and diversification rules
Europe and Indo-Pacific markets only
Applicants evaluated on export planning strength and demonstrated need not met by other export programming
Approved companies sign a contract and pay the participation fee; senior management commitment required
How to apply
Complete and submit the online application form at medp-pdem.ca
Participate in an interview with export development officers
Upon approval, develop a mutually agreed Statement of Work and sign the MEDP Agreement within 15 business days
Pay the participation fee ($1,250 for Essentials, $2,500 for Comprehensive, plus HST)
Stacking notes
Delivered by the Atlantic Chamber of Commerce; initiative of ATIGS, funded in part by the Government of Canada and the four Atlantic provinces
UK Market Bridge graduates are automatically eligible for the 10-day MEDP in-market consultant assistance
Notes
2023-era guidelines listed a single participation fee of $4,750 for 20 days; the current two-tier Essentials/Comprehensive structure (since late 2025) uses $1,250/$2,500 fees
Applications accepted on a continuous basis until annual program capacity is reached
Relevant services
The services below are grant-eligible: CanExport and EDC reimburse up to 50% for incorporated Canadian exporters.
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