Customized training, coaching and strategic guidance for Atlantic Canadian companies ready to break into or grow in global aerospace and defence markets.
The aerospace and defence sector is complex. Success requires more than strong capabilities. You also need a clear understanding of where to focus, which opportunities are worth pursuing and how to position yourself within a highly specialized global sector.
Turn your capabilities into opportunities
Export Successfully to the Aerospace & Defence Sector helps eligible Atlantic Canadian companies position their offerings for defence buyers outside of Canada, identify high-potential export opportunities and gain the skills and tools to build the relationships needed to enter the markets faster.
Delivered by Aerospace and Defence sector experts via live, virtual sessions on your schedule over four months, the program will provide your company with a capacity assessment, customized roadmap, 1:1 coaching and practical tools to help you move forward with clarity and confidence.
Take advantage of this customized support for only $1,000 (+HST) thanks to our program funders.
What you’ll gain by investing in this program
Clarity on where to focus
Identify the right markets, opportunities and partnerships to pursue.
A plan built for your business
Receive a tailored plan designed around your business, capabilities and long-term goals.
Expert guidance you can trust
Work 1:1 with experienced aerospace and defence industry professionals who understand the realities of the sector and its export landscape.
Practical & actionable tools
Gain practical knowledge, skills and industry connections to export successfully.
How the program works
Export Successfully to the Aerospace & Defence Sector is designed to help you build your focused strategy, and the skills to implement it, so that you can more effectively invest your time and resources into expansion.
- Delivery Format: Virtual, live sessions
- Program Length: 4 months
- Time Commitment: Approximately 5 days
- Cost: $1,000 +HST
- Availability: Limited spaces available
Capacity assessment
Start with a review of your company’s capabilities, growth objectives and strategic fit within aerospace and defence markets.
Customized plan
Receive a customized export skills plan designed to help you prioritize opportunities, strengthen positioning and support strategic decision-making.
1:1 Training & coaching
Work with our industry experts who will coach you on navigating aerospace and defence markets, understanding sector expectations and preparing for export growth opportunities.
Next steps & strategic direction
Leave the program with clear priorities, strategic direction and practical next steps to support continued growth.
Who is the program for?
This program is designed for Atlantic Canadian companies ready to gain the skills, tools and strategies they need to start or grow export sales to aerospace and defence export markets.
This program is a strong fit if you:
- Are beyond the idea stage: You’ve moved past concept and your offering has been tested, validated or is already generating revenue (in the A&D sector or other markets).
- Have a path into A&D export markets: Your solution is relevant to the aerospace and defence sector and can be sold and delivered outside of Canada.
- Are ready grow: Your team is committed to expansion, open to guidance and able to dedicate the equivalent of 5 days over 4 months to the program.
- Can invest to turn a plan into action: You can dedicate time and resources to make strategic partnerships and meet sector requirements.
Priority sectors & strategic alignment
The program is particularly well suited for companies operating in sectors and technologies relevant to allied defence and security priorities, including:
- Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance and
- Reconnaissance (C4ISR)
- Cybersecurity
- AI and data analytics
- Training and simulation
- Sensors
- Marine and undersea systems
- Aerospace MRO and modifications
- Advanced materials
- Energy and storage
- Other dual-use technologies relevant to allied defence priorities
Get clear on your path to export success
Questions?
Laura Maynard, Senior Project Manager
[email protected]
Direct: 902-329-4269
Toll-free: 1-877-644-226
Export Successfully to the Aerospace & Defence Sector is managed by LearnSphere Canada.
This project is supported by the Government of Canada and the four Atlantic Provinces through the Atlantic Trade, Investment, and Growth Agreement.
