Provincially or federally registered company in good standing, headquartered in Atlantic Canada
Services
UK Market Bridge
Virtual United Kingdom export-readiness program for Atlantic Canadian small-to-medium enterprises (up to 499 paid employees) in Digital/Tech, Advanced Manufacturing, and Food and Beverage. Fully virtual, sector-specific program (value of about $30,000 per company before subsidies) with a $1,350 participation fee per company, running over roughly 12 weeks. Funded by the Government of Canada and the four Atlantic provinces under ATIGA.
Overview
Virtual United Kingdom export-readiness program for Atlantic Canadian small-to-medium enterprises (up to 499 paid employees) in Digital/Tech, Advanced Manufacturing, and Food and Beverage. Fully virtual, sector-specific program (value of about $30,000 per company before subsidies) with a $1,350 participation fee per company, running over roughly 12 weeks. Funded by the Government of Canada and the four Atlantic provinces under ATIGA.
Key numbers
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Instrument | program (fee-based export readiness) |
| Level | atlantic |
| Region | Atlantic Canada |
| Administrator | Invest Nova Scotia (with the Government of Canada and the four Atlantic provinces under ATIGA) |
| Intake status | Spring 2026 cohort closed (application deadline 2026-04-08); future offerings announced via ukmarketbridge.ca |
| Non-US bias | UK-focused; US activities not eligible |
| Target markets | 1 |
Eligibility
Fully developed, exportable product and/or service that can be sold into the UK market
Interest in creating or expanding an international footprint in the UK
Proven record or strong potential for revenue growth and financial capacity for strategy execution
Senior management commitment and human resource capacity to execute the strategy
Sectors
Digital and Tech, Advanced Manufacturing, Food and Beverage
Between 20-30 companies selected across Atlantic Canada based on readiness, sector fit, and commitment
What it covers
UK market demand and buyer expectations
Sector-specific export opportunities and barriers in the UK
Regulatory, logistics, and compliance readiness gaps
Practical UK Market Entry Blueprint
Company-specific actionable UK Market Entry Strategy
Guidance on federal and provincial programs and services
Eligibility for assistance from Atlantic Canada's in-market consultant (feeds into the 10-day MEDP) upon completing modules
Market and diversification rules
UK market focus only
Fully virtual to ensure equitable access across Atlantic Canada
Up to four participants per company
How to apply
Fill out the online application form on ukmarketbridge.ca or the program page
Pay the $1,350 participation fee (no HST) once the application is approved
Commit to workshops, market entry strategy completion, and post-program survey (30-40 hours total)
Stacking notes
Program value is subsidized; companies that complete modules are automatically eligible for the MEDP in-market consultant assistance
Notes
Participation fee $1,350.00 (no HST) per company, covering up to four participants
Spring 2026 cohort ran from the week of April 13 to June 30, 2026
Initiative of the Atlantic Trade and Investment Growth Strategy (ATIGS)
Relevant services
The services below are grant-eligible: CanExport and EDC reimburse up to 50% for incorporated Canadian exporters.
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