ACOA supports small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), not-for-profit organizations, provincial governments with a view to helping Atlantic Canadian companies grow internationally - brass tacks, that means helping them help us reach economic gains such as increased revenue and jobs. Through funding projects that includes international partnerships, incoming buyers, int’l b2bs, and helping Atlantic companies build their capacity to do business abroad (scale-up, marketing, training… Show more ACOA supports small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), not-for-profit organizations, provincial governments with a view to helping Atlantic Canadian companies grow internationally - brass tacks, that means helping them help us reach economic gains such as increased revenue and jobs. Through funding projects that includes international partnerships, incoming buyers, int’l b2bs, and helping Atlantic companies build their capacity to do business abroad (scale-up, marketing, training, planning and networking and trade mission supports), our trade programming seeks to ensure our companies are growing and competing internationally, whether new or existing exporters.At the end of the day we're committed to: ensuring 40% of exporters are diversified to more than one market; increasing export value by 30% (to $45B); and significantly increasing the number of Atlantic companies exporting - all by 2025. If we calculate some fancy math, the potential is equivalent to 40,000 jobs !I have a great, dedicated and highly performing team with focus on: Aerospace & Defence, Clean Technologies, ICT, Infrastructure (building and construction), and Food & Beverage Processing. Show less

The Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, participates in the development of the federal Value Proposition and Industrial Technological Benefits (ITBs) input, strategy and evaluation of ITB bids, as well as playing an important role in facilitating ITB-related engagement activities and events for companies in the Atlantic region. ACOA also has excellent contacts for ITB contractors and Atlantic Canadian industry for procurement-related information.My area of focus: Marine/naval… Show more The Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, participates in the development of the federal Value Proposition and Industrial Technological Benefits (ITBs) input, strategy and evaluation of ITB bids, as well as playing an important role in facilitating ITB-related engagement activities and events for companies in the Atlantic region. ACOA also has excellent contacts for ITB contractors and Atlantic Canadian industry for procurement-related information.My area of focus: Marine/naval procurement, National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy/Atlantic Shipbuilding Action Plan Show less

The Consulate of Canada in Houston provides strategic market information and market access solutions for Canadian companies looking to export, invest abroad, or develop innovation and R&D partnerships using our extensive network abroad and across Canada. The Consulate covers a 5-State territory which includes Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Kansas, and Arkansas.The Consulate also assists foreign companies planning to invest in Canada or current investors to expand their operations in… Show more The Consulate of Canada in Houston provides strategic market information and market access solutions for Canadian companies looking to export, invest abroad, or develop innovation and R&D partnerships using our extensive network abroad and across Canada. The Consulate covers a 5-State territory which includes Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Kansas, and Arkansas.The Consulate also assists foreign companies planning to invest in Canada or current investors to expand their operations in Canada. With a network of more than 150 cities worldwide and in 18 regional offices across Canada, we are ready to help you achieve international business success. Specialties- Energy- Environment- Ocean tech- Power- Chemicals/plastics Show less

Development and implementation of commercialization programming for Atlantic Canada region.

Sector focus:- Aerospace & Defence- Ocean Technologies

Sector focus:LifesciencesEnvironmental Technologies