Export Navigator
all businesses located in British Columbia are eligible
Services
BC Export Navigator (with TAP-BC)
Free, province-wide export advisory programming for B.C. businesses. Export Navigator provides ongoing one-on-one support from community-based export advisors (delivered by Community Futures BC); the Trade Accelerator Program (TAP-BC) is a free, cohort-based 5-day export-planning program delivered by World Trade Centre Vancouver. Both are free to eligible B.C. businesses.
Overview
Free, province-wide export advisory programming for B.C. businesses. Export Navigator provides ongoing one-on-one support from community-based export advisors (delivered by Community Futures BC); the Trade Accelerator Program (TAP-BC) is a free, cohort-based 5-day export-planning program delivered by World Trade Centre Vancouver. Both are free to eligible B.C. businesses.
Key numbers
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Instrument | advisory |
| Level | provincial |
| Region | British Columbia |
| Administrator | Community Futures BC (Export Navigator); World Trade Centre Vancouver / Greater Vancouver Board of Trade (TAP-BC) |
| Intake status | Open - Export Navigator continuous intake province-wide; TAP-BC cohorts run through 2026 (incl. B.C. Interior cohort) |
| Non-US bias | Advisory programming supports diversification to any market, with explicit focus on growing beyond domestic and US-focused sales |
Eligibility
TAP-BC
business incorporated and operating in B.C. for at least two years, with more than $300K in annual revenue, designating one or two senior representatives to the program
Both programs free to eligible B.C. businesses
What it covers
Export Navigator
free, ongoing access to community-based export advisors providing a personalized, step-by-step approach to exporting
Export Navigator
export strategy development, market research guidance and readiness support across all regions of B.C.
TAP-BC
5-day cohort program to build a customized export plan, navigate the global trade ecosystem and enter new markets
TAP-BC
tailored face-to-face coaching and access to Canada's trade and investment resources
Market and diversification rules
Export Navigator suits businesses new to exporting or exploring export potential
TAP-BC suits businesses ready to actively pursue international markets with an intensive, cohort-based approach
How to apply
Export Navigator
complete the application at exportnavigator.ca to be matched with an advisor
TAP-BC
visit boardoftrade.com/wtc/tap and connect with the TAP team to discuss eligibility and enrolment
Attend the matched cohort or advisory sessions
Stacking notes
Free advisory services complement provincial grants and federal programs such as CanExport SMEs
Export Navigator has helped 1,200+ businesses begin exporting (incl. 280 in Thompson-Okanagan); TAP-BC delivered to 600+ B.C. companies since 2017
Notes
PacifiCan has invested ~$4.8M in Export Navigator since 2019, with the Province of B.C. matching
TAP-BC graduates report average export revenue up 23% six months after graduating and projected export sales growth of 47% over five years
Contact
1-855-667-2270 / info@exportnavigator.ca; TAP by email Info@wtcvancouver.ca
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.
Book a free readiness call