Newfoundland and Labrador small and medium-sized companies
Services
Newfoundland and Labrador Internationalization Unit
A team of international trade professionals in Newfoundland and Labrador's Accelerated Growth Division that helps SMEs increase global competitiveness, minimize market-expansion risk, and diversify and expand export opportunities. Provides export market readiness (Launch Export training, export skills), market intelligence (market information sessions, market reports, free trade agreement guidance), access to markets (Indo-Pacific, Europe, United States, Guyana), and links to export financing programs.
Overview
A team of international trade professionals in Newfoundland and Labrador's Accelerated Growth Division that helps SMEs increase global competitiveness, minimize market-expansion risk, and diversify and expand export opportunities. Provides export market readiness (Launch Export training, export skills), market intelligence (market information sessions, market reports, free trade agreement guidance), access to markets (Indo-Pacific, Europe, United States, Guyana), and links to export financing programs.
Key numbers
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Instrument | advisory |
| Level | provincial |
| Region | Newfoundland and Labrador |
| Administrator | Department of Jobs, Growth and Rural Development (Accelerated Growth Division) |
| Intake status | Ongoing |
| Non-US bias | Diversification focus; target markets include Indo-Pacific, Europe, Guyana, and the US |
Eligibility
Businesses looking to expand export markets or increase international competitiveness
What it covers
Export market readiness
Launch Export training for new exporters, export skills and training
Export market intelligence
market information sessions, market reports, free trade agreement guidance
In-market access in Indo-Pacific, Europe, United States, and Guyana markets
Sector focus
aerospace and defence, ocean tech, health tech, ICT, energy innovation, food and beverage
Export financing links
Business Growth Program, Innovation and Business Development Fund, Business Investment Program
Strategic trade networks and alliances (e.g., ATIGA, MEDP)
Market and diversification rules
Long-term, focused approach to developing markets
How to apply
Contact the Internationalization Unit of the Accelerated Growth Division (Tel
1.709.729.2480)
Email economicdevelopment@gov.nl.ca for program guidance
Stacking notes
The unit connects clients to Business Growth Program and other financing for international market development
Notes
Also surfaces the Market Entry Development Program (MEDP) for entry to Europe and the Indo-Pacific
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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