Export Accelerator Program

Designed to help businesses expand in global markets with strategy, speed, and hands-on support.

Identifying Your Global Market Strategy

The EDPNC invites manufacturers and service-based exporters across the state to join its new transformative Export Accelerator Program. This program is designed to help businesses expand in global markets with strategy, speed, and hands-on support.

Company participants will receive tailored coaching, practical training, as well as opportunities to connect with international buyers to successfully grow their export sales.

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About the Program

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Program Highlights & Deliverables

The Export Accelerator Program is an exclusive opportunity for growth-minded companies ready to expand their global footprint. Participation is limited to 10 companies per cohort to encourage peer learning. Up to 3 employees per company are included in the training.

The program runs for 12 months, beginning in August 2026, and provides tailored international trade coaching. From August-December 2026, companies will take part in 4 workshops (3 in person and 1 online) and 2 online individual meetings as they develop their custom strategic export sales plans. Workshop topics include: Strategic Planning, Managing Global Sales, Trade Finance, and Legal & Logistics Best Practices. From January to July 2027, participants will receive 7 months of continued export counselling and one international partner matchmaking service.

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