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GLOBAL TRADE & EXPORT DEVELOPMENT

Canada Startup Association (CSA) supports Canadian companies in expanding to global markets through structured trade missions, export readiness programs, and formal partnerships with international trade organizations. Our mandate goes beyond entrepreneurship, we directly help Canadian companies build cross-border commercial relationships, enter new markets, and increase their global competitiveness.

Through multi-year MOUs, curated delegations, and export-focused training, CSA is strengthening Canada’s presence in strategic markets across Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Europe.

Our Export Mandate

CSA’s mission is to help Canadian companies, especially underrepresented and emerging-growth firms access international markets and scale globally.

We support exporters by providing:

  • Pathways to global buyers and distributors.
  • Introductions to investors and international partners.
  • B2B matchmaking.
  • Market access training.
  • Global commercial opportunities.
International Trade Delegations

CSA leads Canada-wide export delegations that help companies open doors in high-growth global markets.

Recent Delegations:

  • Dubai: Expand North Star / GITEX Global
  • Singapore: Singapore FinTech Festival
  • Vietnam: Vietnam Innovation Summit
  • Morocco: GITEX Africa
  • Pakistan: Pakistan Tech Summit
  • ASEAN: Regional Market Access Delegations

Each delegation includes:

  • Curated B2B meetings
  • Access to global buyers and partners
  • Investor introductions
  • Government and chamber-level engagements
  • Export opportunity briefings
Formal Global Partnerships & MOUs

CSA has established strategic MOUs with world-leading innovation and trade organizations to support the export of Canadian products and services:

Recent Delegations:

  • Expand North Star / GITEX Global, GITEX Asia, GITEX Africa: (Multi-year MOU as a Community Partner to support Canadian participation and B2B matchmaking.)
  • Singapore FinTech Festival: (Partnership facilitating access to ASEAN’s financial and digital economy.)
  • Vietnam Innovation Summit: (Agreement supporting Canadian CleanTech, AgriTech, HealthTech, and SaaS companies entering the Vietnamese market.)

These partnerships create structured, reliable channels for Canadian companies to enter and grow in foreign markets.

Export Readiness & Market Access Programs

CSA provides practical support to help Canadian companies become export-ready.

Programs include:

  • Export Readiness Bootcamps
  • Market Access Workshops (ASEAN, MENA, Africa, Europe)
  • Cross-Border Sales & Compliance Training
  • Global Funding & International Partnerships Sessions
  • Trade Commissioner & EDC Briefings for Members

These programs ensure that companies entering new markets have the knowledge, contacts, and strategy to succeed.

Impact for Canadian Companies

CSA’s export-focused activities have supported Canadian companies in:

  • Securing international partnerships
  • Meeting foreign buyers and distributors
  • Validating markets abroad
  • Exploring joint ventures
  • Presenting at global stages
  • Opening new revenue channels

Our work contributes directly to Canada’s global trade footprint and strengthens the competitiveness of Canadian SMEs in high-growth markets.

Work With Us

Canadian companies interested in global expansion can join our trade missions, participate in export readiness programs, or leverage CSA’s global partnerships to explore new market opportunities.

Government and international organizations seeking to collaborate on trade programs are invited to connect with us to build bridges that promote Canadian products and services globally.

Contact
connnect@canadastartups.co