Atlantic Canada manufacturers looking to expand their export opportunities into the Asian market have access to a market development program to guide their way. PHOTO by Pexels.
The Atlantic Chamber of Commerce is reminding Atlantic Canada-based manufacturers that the Asia Market Development Program (AMDP) to test the Asian market for expansion opportunities without large-scale investment.
AMDP supplies export-interested companies with direction, a strategy to guide market-entry and connections to decision-makers in Asian companies for a nominal financial commitment. Participation in the programs costs each company $4,750 plus GST. The AMDP is made possible by the support of the Government of Canada and the four Atlantic Provinces.
What’s included:
20 days of one-to-one business development services (valued at $22,000)
Workplan description prior to enrolment
Market research to inform opportunity mapping
A personalized Strategic Market Entry Workplan
Marketing and regulatory compliance assistance
Qualified connections to key decision makers
Support from professionals to organize in-market activities
For more program details and a list of available services please see the AMDP Program Guidelines
To qualify for the ADMP, applicants must have an export ready product or service and be able to demonstrate commitment to executing an Asian focused growth strategy.