Opportunities New Brunswick (ONB) is recruiting companies for Canada Connect: A Virtual B2B Program for NB Exporters, designed to enhance your export potential across Canada. This multi-sector initiative provides tailored support for early exporters by facilitating strategic virtual B2B meetings with Canadian buyers.
Participants will benefit from targeted workshops, personalized feedback, and sector-specific research to refine their unique value propositions (UVPs) and pitches. These resources will ensure your business is well-prepared to engage with potential buyers.
Why Join Canada Connect?
- Refine your UVPs and pitches through expert-led workshops.
- Receive personalized feedback to enhance your pitch.
- Leverage sector-focused research to identify relevant buyers.
- Participate in up to five virtual B2B meetings with key Canadian buyers.
Who Should Apply?
- Companies with an exportable service or product.
- Companies eager to expand within the Canadian market.
- Companies that have participated in the Launch Export Atlantic Incubator program.
Program Phases:
- Recruitment and Onboarding (Jan 27 – Feb 14)
- Outreach and application selection.
- Initial onboarding session for selected companies.
- Preparation Phase (Feb 17 – Mar 15)
- Workshops to refine UVPs and pitches.
- One-on-one expert sessions.
- Sector-focused research to match companies with buyers.
- Virtual B2B Meetings (Mar 18 – Apr 5)
- Conduct up to five virtual meetings per company.
- Evaluate meetings and provide actionable feedback.
- Post-Program Support (Apr 8 – Apr 19)
- Tailored feedback reports.
- Group session summarizing key insights.
Participation Fee
The participation fee is $200 (plus HST), payable in advance by cheque made out to the Minister of Finance of New Brunswick. Cheques can be mailed or delivered in person to the following address:
Olivia Steeves
Opportunities NB
Place 2000, 250 King Street, 4th Floor
Fredericton, NB E3B 9M9
How to Apply
Ready to grow your business within Canada? Submit your application here by February 14th.
For more details or to discuss whether this program is right for your company, contact Olivia Steeves at olivia.steeves@onbcanada.ca.
