This January, 15 Canadian companies can enter new markets and gain exposure to business opportunities around the world for up to three months, with access to regional support and resources.
Benefits to company:
- Up to $4,000 towards transportation and accommodation expense
- Entry into a new market for up to three months
- Working space in an international partner accelerator, incubator or co-working space
- Facilitated in-market connections
The CDMN Outbound Soft Landing program is accepting applications from qualified Canadian companies from Monday, Nov. 10 until Wednesday, Nov. 26. The program provides up to 15 Canadian small- to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with entry into a new market for up to three months.
Companies benefit from key contact introductions, working space and regional support to help open new markets, close international sales or connect with new partners. The program also provides up to $4,000 in travel support, and covers the cost associated with working at a partnered accelerator or co-working space. Departures begin Jan. 1, 2015.
Launched in 2012, the high demand and success of the program has resulted in 119 companies landing in 20 foreign markets. More than $16 million in investment opportunities has been identified and $25 million in new revenue generated as result of the program.
Companies interested in a soft landing may inquire through their local CDMN hub or partner.
For more information, click here or contact Michelle Noble, Soft Landing program Co-ordinator, to learn more about how to apply.
Soft Landing Success Stories:
Soft-landing in Middle East underscores value of face-to-face meetings
How a soft-landing trip to the Big Apple led one company to a new name and new identity: the Plum soft-landing story
Hitting Europe in Style: The 42 Technologies Soft-Landing Story
Starting Simple; Going Big in Australia: The DLI.tools Soft-Landing Story