Atlantic Trade and Investment Growth Strategy (ATIGS)

Atlantic Trade and Investment Growth Strategy (ATIGS) is sponsored by Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency. Supports Atlantic Canadian firms in increasing international business activities and foreign investment.

Atlantic Trade and Investment Growth Strategy (ATIGS) — Eligibility, Funding & How to Apply | GrantCompass Updated March 2026 · Verified against Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) guidelines Atlantic Trade and Investment Growth Strategy (ATIGS) Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) ~$15,000 in subsidized services (Launch...

Ongoing — Launch Export annual cohorts (fall); MEDP continuous Visit Official Program → Atlantic Trade and Investment Growth Strategy (ATIGS) provides up to ~$15,000 in subsidized services (Launch Export); tailored market entry (MEDP) Federal-provincial partnership delivering subsidized export development services to Atlantic businesses. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis .

(As of March 2026, verified against Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) program guidelines) What this program funds and who can apply Federal-provincial partnership delivering subsidized export development services to Atlantic businesses. Launch Export: 8-month cohort ($15K value for $250 fee, 8 spots/province). MEDP: tailored European/Indo-Pacific market entry via consultants ($1,250-$2,500 fee).

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Registered business in Atlantic Canada Exportable product or service For MEDP: demonstrated revenue growth; senior management commitment For Launch Export: desire to expand sales outside Atlantic Canada ~$15,000 in subsidized services (Launch Export); tailored market entry (MEDP) Up to 75% of eligible costs Ongoing — Launch Export annual cohorts (fall); MEDP continuous Competition, effort, and approval at a glance See how this program compares on approval odds, difficulty, and competition — so you know if it’s worth your time.

Know your real odds before investing 40+ hours Approval likelihood, realistic amounts, competition level, and what winners look like Consultants charge $500–$2,000 per program. This Playbook is $19. Unlock this Playbook — $19 One-time · Yours forever · Instant access Everything you need to win ATIGS — $19 Not a marketing summary.

The actual checklist, intel, and stack strategy reviewers look for. 4-document checklist with what each reviewer is actually checking 8-step application timeline with prep hours per step Insider tip from program officers on what separates winners 3-program stacking strategy to combine with compatible funding Success profile + evaluation criteria — exactly what reviewers score on Consultants charge $2,000–$5,000 per program.

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Our Grant Proposal Template ($19) mirrors the section structure Canadian reviewers actually score on. Or get all 4 templates in the Founder Pack ($59 · saves $27) → Insider tips, common pitfalls, and what successful applicants look like Launch Export is one of Atlantic Canada's best-value programs — 8 months of training, coaching, and a trade mission for $250. Apply in the first 2-3 weeks of intake.

For MEDP, a warm introduction from ACOA or GAC significantly improves acceptance. See what trips up most applicants for this program — and how to avoid it. Product-based Atlantic SME with 5-100 employees and domestic sales track record, targeting international markets.

Launch Export: export-curious but not yet active. MEDP: already exporting, scaling into Europe/Indo-Pacific. See what successful applicants for this program actually look like.

Launch Export: export readiness (product/service developed), market opportunity alignment, commitment to full 7-month virtual participation. MEDP: exportable product in an ATIGS strategic sector (Aerospace, Biosciences, Energy, Food & Beverage, ICT, Mining, Ocean Technologies, Seafood), proven revenue growth, financial capacity to act on market intelligence, senior management commitment.

See exactly what reviewers score on — so you know where to focus. Don’t waste 5 hours on a preventable rejection Common rejection pitfalls, what winners look like, and exactly what reviewers score on Paid grant writers quote $2,000–$5,000 per program. Start with the $19 Playbook first.

Unlock this Playbook — $19 One-time · Yours forever · Instant access Step-by-step process, required documents, and expenses Submit Expression of Interest (Launch Export) Complete the online EOI form at the Smartsheet portal (https://app. smartsheet. com/b/form/019c7b6fcdb3707d95fd6708c9127200) during the intake window.

Only 8 spots per province — apply within the first 2-3 weeks. Contact Provincial Trade Office (MEDP) Contact your provincial ATIGS representative directly (PEI: 902-213-0673, NS: 902-221-4774, NL: 709-729-1946, NB: 506-478-2561). MEDP operates on capacity-based continuous intake — apply April-June for best availability.

Submit MEDP Application Complete the online Application Form at medp-pdem. ca. Application reviewed for eligibility against ATIGS sector alignment and export readiness criteria.

Initial Meeting (MEDP) Attend initial meeting with OCO (in-market trade consultant), ACOA, Global Affairs Canada, and provincial representatives to define market entry objectives. Scope of Work Development (MEDP) Receive tailored Scope of Work for your target market. Review, provide feedback, approve, and sign contract and NDA.

Pay Participation Fee Pay $250 (Launch Export) or $1,250/$2,500 (MEDP) + applicable HST. Participate and Report Fully engage in all program activities. Complete mandatory evaluations up to 1 year after program completion.

✓ Online application (province-specific) ✓ Product/service description Export readiness training and coaching sessions (Launch Export — fully subsidized) Digital marketing asset creation up to $1,000 + HST per company (Launch Export) Trade mission travel reimbursement up to $2,100 CAD for air and accommodations (Launch Export) In-market OCO consultant fees — fully subsidized above the participation fee (MEDP) Market intelligence and sector analysis in European/Indo-Pacific markets (MEDP) Buyer introductions and business matching (MEDP) Trade mission and business delegation coordination (MEDP) Domestic market development activities Products or services not ready for export Staff time that cannot be committed to full program participation General marketing not tied to export objectives Launch Export: annual cohort, intake typically opens September-October.

2025-26 cohort closed. MEDP: continuous intake until annual capacity reached; April-June recommended. Launch Export: 8 spots/province, apply in fall.

MEDP: continuous until capacity reached — contact provincial trade office early (April-June). $20M program over 2022-2027.

Open Application Portal → Businesses with 500+ employees Businesses without a developed product/service ready for export Businesses not registered and headquartered in Atlantic Canada (NS, NB, PE, NL) Real estate developers (MEDP) Retailers, franchises, distributors, and agents (MEDP) Creative industries companies (MEDP) Publicly funded organizations — universities, hospitals, crown corporations (MEDP) Games of chance operations, bingo halls, and small-scale gaming operators (MEDP) Get the step-by-step application guide — documents, timeline, and what to prepare.

Compatible programs, clawback risk, and combined funding potential ACOA Business Development Program (BDP) Export Development Canada (EDC) Combined Funding Potential See your total funding potential Very low. ATIGS delivers subsidized services, not cash grants. Travel reimbursement (up to $2,100) is the only cash equivalent and is paid against receipts post-activity.

No repayment provisions in standard terms. Non-participation after acceptance may result in ineligibility for future cohorts. See which programs combine with this one — and how much more you could get.

See your total funding potential across 3 programs Stacking amounts, clawback details, government stacking limits, and tax implications One avoided clawback typically outweighs the $19 Playbook cost by 50–100×. Unlock this Playbook — $19 One-time · Yours forever · Instant access Side-by-side with similar programs Atlantic Trade and Investment Growth ... ~$15,000 in subsidized services Ongoing — Launch Export...

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Other programs you might be eligible for Strategic Response Fund (formerly Strategic Innovation Fund) Up to $50 million · Federal Black Entrepreneurship Program Up to $250,000 · Federal Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP) Up to $1 million · Federal Frequently Asked Questions Quick answers to the questions founders most often ask about ATIGS Can I apply if I'm a sole proprietor?

Yes — sole proprietors qualify if registered in Atlantic Canada, under 500 employees, and have an exportable product/service. MEDP requires revenue growth proof. What's the typical fee for MEDP?

MEDP fees range from $1,250 to $2,500 for $10K-$30K in services. You pay 4-8% of the service value upfront. When are MEDP spots filled?

MEDP is continuous until capacity is reached — contact provincial trade offices April-June to secure a spot before fall. Why do applications get rejected? Common rejections: not Atlantic-registered, services not exportable, or gaming/real estate ineligible for MEDP (Launch Export spots fill fast).

Can I stack with CanExport? Yes — CanExport covers up to $75K for market development, stacking with ATIGS for Atlantic exporters. MEDP and Launch Export are complementary.

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