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Market Entry Development Program

The Market Entry Development Program (MEDP) helps Atlantic Canadian businesses confidently enter global markets by providing expert guidance, strategic insights, and access to key industry connections.

Designed to reduce risk and accelerate growth, the program connects companies with experienced international trade consultants who offer tailored market intelligence and hands-on business development support.

Offered by Invest Nova Scotia

Amount

Highly subsidized expert business development support: Essentials Package valued at $13,000 with a company contribution of $1,250; Comprehensive Package valued at $26,000 with a company contribution of $2,500

Quick eligibility check

Years in business
No minimum stated
Employees
No limit stated
Revenue
No limit stated
Legal structure
No requirement stated
Location
Atlantic Canada

Who can apply

MEDP is open to export-ready Atlantic Canadian businesses that:

  1. Have a product or service with viable international market potential
  2. Are committed to executing an export-focused growth strategy
  3. Can demonstrate the financial and operational capacity to expand into new markets

Successful applicants are interviewed and must enter into a contractual relationship with the Atlantic Chamber of Commerce.

About the funding

Participants receive a customized market entry strategy to help them expand their sales and establish valuable connections in Europe or the Indo-Pacific.

Key benefits include:

  1. Market intelligence: In-depth research and tailored strategy development to help identify and approach the right opportunities.
  2. Targeted business development: Introductions to potential clients, partners, and key decision-makers in international markets.
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  1. Expert guidance and funding support: Access to top global business development advisors at a highly subsidized cost to your company.

Two program options are available:

  1. Essentials Package:
  2. For companies exploring international expansion
  3. Value: $13,000.00
  4. Company Contribution: $1,250.00

What you get:

Expert feedback on your strategy, targeted advice, and key market introductions.

  1. Comprehensive Package
  2. For companies ready to actively enter a new market
  3. Value: $26,000.00
  4. Company Contribution: $2,500.00

What you get:

Full market research, a customized entry strategy, and introductions to key contacts in your target market.

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