The World Trade Connect Accelerator Program

Why Grow Globally?

  • 70% of the world’s purchasing power is outside the U.S.
  • Organizations with strong international business:
    • are more resilient
    • grow faster
    • are more profitable

Ready to Grow Internationally?

The World Trade Connect Accelerator helps businesses to confidently expand internationally, creating new revenue streams and long-term growth. You’ll gain the knowledge, skills, and resources to succeed in global markets and avoid costly mistakes.

ACCELERATOR PROGRAM DETAILS

The 10-week virtual program helps export-ready businesses develop an export plan and to begin accessing global markets.

The accelerator combines online learning, group training, and one-on-one expert coaching and will require a commitment of about three hours per week.

Each week, prior to the group training, you will review a short 15 – 20 minute online module that introduces a key concept. During the group training, our instructors and guest speakers will dive into the material and answer questions. Following the group session, you will meet 1:1 with an expert coach to help you customize the learning to get the most out of the accelerator.

Designed for businesses:

  • that want to grow internationally
  • in operation 1+ years

Participants receive:

  • assistance with global market research
  • assessment of your company website for a global audience
  • help applying for a California STEP Grant
  • opportunity to pitch for up to $7500 in funding
  • referrals to service providers and expert resources
  • Certificate of Completion.

10 Weeks of Powerful Content

Week 1 – Kick Off
Week 2 – Product Classification
Week 3 – Market Analysis
Week 4 – Market Selection
Week 5 – Product Modifications
Week 6 – International Pricing
Week 7 – Forecasting
Week 8 – Payments & Taxes
Week 9 – International Marketing
Week 10 – Logistics and Compliance
Week 11 – Pitch Fest!

Apply Now!

  • Apply by December 15th, 2024, for the January 2025 Cohort
  • Apply by March 15th, 2025, for the April 2025 Cohort

Apply Now

For More Info Contact Kimberley Vuitel at kvuitel@norcalwtc.org