Go Global

The Halton Global Business Centre and its community partners can provide you with the programs, resources, assistance and collaborative space you need to scale up and tap into your company’s full potential.

• Innovation Centres
  Halton is home to several innovation centres. These centres provide valuable services and programs to help technology-focused businesses start and grow.
  • Haltech Regional Innovation Centre
    The Haltech Regional Innovation Centre (Haltech) is a Halton-based, provincially funded Regional Innovation Centre (RIC) organization. Haltech helps technology entrepreneurs and companies develop and transform their ideas and product innovations into well-positioned, growing ventures.
    • haltech.ca (external link)
  • TechPlace
    Located in Burlington, TechPlace is dedicated to connecting, developing and advancing new and growing technology companies. TechPlace aims to help technology, talent and ideas come together under one roof to create and promote opportunities for economic growth.
    • techplace.ca (external link)
  • The MEV Innovation Centre
    Located in Milton, The MEV Innovation Centre is dedicated to creating a place for innovation through collaboration and inspiration for entrepreneurs, startups and small businesses. Milton Economic Development, along with our partners at Haltech (external link), Halton Region, Wilfrid Laurier University (external link) and Conestoga College (external link), are here to provide wrap-around innovation support services and resources that enable our local entrepreneurial ecosystem to thrive.
    • www.milton.ca/en/business-and-development/mev-innovation-centre.aspx (external link)

• Workshops and Seminars
  Join us for seminars and workshops on various global trade topics. Sessions delivered by Global Business Centre staff and various external agencies and local professionals. Check the Events section for upcoming seminars and training opportunities.

• Angel One
  Angel One Network Inc. is a member-based, not-for-profit organization of accredited investors who live, work or have strong interests in the areas of Mississauga, Oakville, Burlington, Hamilton and other communities in Southern Ontario. Angel One provides members with opportunities to increase their exposure to quality pre-screened companies seeking capital and gives Angel investors the opportunity to expand their network of like-minded investors.
  • angelonenetwork.ca (external link)

• Ontario Funding and Grants for Exporters
  The Province of Ontario offers several financial assistance and funding programs to help businesses explore export opportunities and help grow your business.
  • ontario.ca (external link)

• Government of Canada – Funding for International Trade
  The Government of Canada provides numerous funding opportunities for trade related activities in Canada and abroad. Funding programs are available to pursue international business development activities, financial support, product commercialization, marketing assistance and more.
  • Funding and support programs for doing international business (external link)
  • Exporting, importing and investing in Canada and foreign markets (external link)

• Export Development Canada
  Export Development Canada (EDC) is a Crown corporation dedicated to helping Canadian companies of all sizes succeed on the world stage. They provide trade knowledge, financial solutions, equity, insurance, and connections – to grow your business with confidence.
  • EDC financing solutions (external link)

• Assess Your Export Readiness Quiz (external link) – Government of Canada
  Want to start exporting today? Take this quiz, check your score and be sure that you are ready.
• 9 Steps to Going Global Export Assessment (external link) – Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
  Are you ready to go global? Go through these 9 steps to identify challenges and access valuable information so your business can succeed on its journey to international expansion.
• Step-by-Step Guide to Exporting  – The Canadian Trade Commissioner Service
  The Step-by-Step Guide to Exporting will help you get your business export-ready and well positioned for commercial success abroad. Learn the essential principles of exporting whether you are a novice, intermediate or advanced exporter.
• Guide to Global Value Chains (external link)
  This guide is for Canada’s small and medium sized enterprises (SEMs) who are interested in expanding internationally. Its intent is to present the global value chains business model as a means for boosting firms’ global competitiveness, profitability and long-term sustainability. Published by the Canadian Trade Commissioner.
• Export Development Canada’s Resource Library (external link) – Export Development Canada 
  If you don’t currently have a contract to sell your goods or services internationally but are looking for information on how to start exporting, these resources to help you build an export strategy are a great place to start.

The Halton Global Business Centre and its partners offer a variety of events, online courses and webinars to help businesses looking to scale up, export and go global. Sign up for Global Business Centre updates and events.

• The Canadian Trade Commissioner Service Webinars
• Export Development Canada Training and e-Learning
• Ministry of International Trade Calendar of Events (external link)

Beyond Canada: Scale Your Business Internationally

This webinar will feature a panel of experts from Valueonshore Advisors who will discuss strategies for scaling a domestic Canadian business to an international level. Topics include: market research, cultural differences, legal and regulatory considerations, and logistics. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn from the panelists' experiences and ask questions. This event is ideal for entrepreneurs, business owners, and anyone interested in expanding their business beyond Canadian borders.

• Date: June 15, 2023
• Time: 10 to 11:30 a.m.
• Register now! (external link) (Zoom)

• Canada Trade Finder (external link)
  The Canada Tariff Finder is a free tool that allows Canadian exporters to check the tariffs applicable to a specific good in a foreign market. The focus is on countries where Canada has a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) in place.
• Country-specific Information
  The Canadian Trade Commissioner Service provides access to key market intelligence through various tools and resources that will help you succeed globally.
• Market Reports by Industry Sector & Region/Country – The Canadian Trade Commissioner Service offers access to more than 200 free reports with analysis of specific industry sectors.
• Industry Canada Trade Data Online (external link) – Industry Canada provides the ability to generate customized reports on Canada and U.S. trade in good with over 200 countries.
• International Trade Centre Trade Map (external link) – Trade Map provides – in the form of tables, graphs and maps – indicators on export performance, international demand, alternative markets and competitive markets, as well as a directory of importing and exporting companies.
• Incoterms (external link)
  CC’s Incoterms® rules are the world’s essential terms of trade for the trade of goods. Whether you are filing a purchase order, packaging and labelling a shipment for freight transport or preparing a certificate of origin at a port, the Incoterms® rules are there to guide you on the costs, risks and obligations for your business. Canadian Chamber of Commerce.

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