TRADE
MISSIONS
MARKET ENTRY &
EXPORT ACCELERATION.
Nobellum Trade Missions accelerate Canadian companies’ entry into international markets by facilitating structured market research, buyer introductions, and export-oriented commercial opportunities.
BUILDING
BRIDGES
Nobellum is equipped to support Canada’s international trade and foreign investment objectives by increasing the number of globally competitive enterprises that are prepared to participate in international markets, attract foreign capital and contribute to long term economic growth. With two way goods and services trade representing approximately 65 percent of Canada’s GDP, sustained global competitiveness depends on enterprise readiness and investment alignment.
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Validate Demand
Assess segment fit internationally and gather real-world market data.
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Engage Buyers
Curated foreign engagements with distributors and commercial partners.
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Advance Pathways
Export commercialization support to build long-term pipelines.
OUR GLOBAL IMPACT FRAMEWORK
Why Add a Trade Mission to Your Export Strategy?
Companies are prepared with governance to operate across multiple markets, reducing reliance on single trading partners and increasing resilience.
TRADE DIVERSIFICATION
Export readiness training, market intelligence, and practical resources are provided to participating companies to enable them to enter new markets, engage with international buyers, and capitalize on cross-border trade opportunities.
Export Readiness
Founders are equipped with the tools and frameworks required to attract foreign investment, including defined expectations for scalability, transparency, and sustainable long-term value creation.
INVESTMENT READY
OUTCOME FOCUSED
KEY TRADE METRICS
Our approach is outcome focused, driving real results for Canadian exporters through structured engagement.
Companies participated in Global Exchange
54+
Export & market-entry conversations initiated
XX+
Cross-border partnerships & commercialization pathways explored
35+
UPCOMING MISSION
Caribbean
Investment Forum (CIF)
July 2026.
Bridgetown, Barbados
A major event designed to foster partnerships and attract global investment. This mission seeks to connect wellness startups with clinical pilots, capital, and global investors.
STRATEGIC GOAL
South-South Cooperation
Previous Missions
Investor, Ecosystem & Market-Entry Mission — CEI Jamaica
Outbound | Canada → Caribbean | Kingston, Jamaica | 2025
Enabled Canadian and Caribbean companies to pursue export opportunities through structured market-entry activities, investor engagement, and cross-border partnership development.
Key Participants
Development Bank of Jamaica, Jamaica Technology & Digital Alliance, The Consulate General, BDC
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Canadian Businesses Supported
0
Market & Investment Stakeholders Engaged
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$150,000 CAD in Syndicated Investment Offers
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Strategic Partnerships Initiated
Outbound Market Access — Web Summit Vancouver
Outbound | Canada → Global | Vancouver | 2024
Supported Canadian SMEs in advancing export readiness through curated B2B introductions, global visibility, and outbound market-entry pipelines.
Key Participants
Global Ecosystem Partners, International Trade Agencies
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Global Conference Participants
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B2B Meetings Facilitated
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Canadian SMEs Prepared for Export
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Export Pipelines Initiated
Policy, Capital & Market Access Roundtable — BDC
Inbound | Global → Canada | Toronto | 2025
A strategic policy and investor roundtable aligning Caribbean and Canadian senior leaders around export pathways, capital access, and cross-border trade collaboration.
Key Participants
Development Bank of Jamaica, Jamaica Technology & Digital Alliance, The Consulate General, BDC
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International & Canadian Senior Executives
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Regions Represented
0
Participating Institutions
0
Trade Policy Pathways Discussed
International Business Development — Collision Conference
Inbound | Global → Canada | Toronto | 2024
Connected international buyers and investors with Canadian technology companies to enable export-driven collaborations and cross-border commercial pathways.
Key Participants
Jamaica Technology & Digital Alliance, International Distribution Partners
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Foreign Buyers Introduced
0
Global Conference Participants
0
International Investors Engaged
0
Cross-Border Collaborations Initiated
Women-Led Innovation & Cross-Border Market Delegation — Elevate Festival (Toronto)
Inbound | Global → Canada | Toronto | 2024
International women-led founders and market partners engaged in targeted matchmaking and export readiness activities with Canadian companies.
Key Participants
Development Bank of Jamaica, Jamaica Technology & Digital Alliance, Women in STEM Canada
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Global Conference Participants
0
Foreign Market Partners Engaged
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International Pitch Awards
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International Readiness Certifications
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Investor, Ecosystem & Market-Entry Mission — CEI Jamaica Demo Day (Kingston, Jamaica)
Outbound Delegation - Toronto | 2025
This roundtable convened policymakers, investors, and ecosystem partners to explore capital access, policy alignment, and growth pathways for innovation-driven companies. While rooted in policy dialogue and ecosystem coordination, the session supported export-enabling conversations by connecting international partners with Canadian companies navigating international expansion and commercialization.
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Women-Led Innovation & Cross-Border Market Delegation — Elevate Festival (Toronto)
Inbound Delegation - Toronto | 2024
This delegation convened international women founders and ecosystem leaders to participate in the Elevate Festival alongside Canadian women-led companies. Designed to foster peer connection, visibility, and ecosystem learning, the delegation also facilitated targeted matchmaking that supported cross-border business development and laid the groundwork for future trade, export, and partnership opportunities.
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Policy, Capital & Market Access Roundtable — BDC (Toronto)
Inbound Delegation - Toronto | 2024
This roundtable convened policymakers, investors, and ecosystem partners to explore capital access, policy alignment, and growth pathways for innovation-driven companies. While rooted in policy dialogue and ecosystem coordination, the session supported export-enabling conversations by connecting international partners with Canadian companies navigating international expansion and commercialization.
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International Business Development — Collision (Toronto)
Inbound Delegation - Toronto | 2023
This delegation brought international founders, investors, and ecosystem leaders to Canada to engage with Canadian tech innovators through conferences, roundtables, and curated introductions. The mission prioritized relationship-building and ecosystem exchange, while also enabling early-stage export and market-entry conversations between Canadian companies and foreign partners exploring collaboration, distribution, and international expansion.
Who Can Apply?
From Canada to Other Countries
be established in Canada
be for-profit
be an incorporated legal entity, limited liability partnership (LLP) or cooperative
have an active Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) business number
have between 1 and 500 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees
have $100,000 to $100 million in declared revenue in Canada during its past fiscal year (or 12 months for quarterly filers)
Testimonials
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"Winning the Elevate pitch competition allowed me to secure funding for critical equipment, which was a major win."
Leanne Spence founder of Instant Save Conservation
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"The Nobellum program provided an amazing opportunity that showcased the vibrant Jamaican STEM ecosystem. I know some of you will become unicorns, and what Nobellum has done with DBJ is truly remarkable."
Alexia Beckford, Program Manager at JTDA
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"With Kimutai’s valuable feedback as one of the program coaches, I improved my pitch and went on to win an award at the Elevate Pitch competition."
Cherie Williams founder of Veekle
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"I felt like a celebrity at the events, as if the entire experience was curated just for me as a top entrepreneur."
Nastassia founder of Skillsisle -
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"Claudette’s support as a program coach was amazing—her feedback and encouragement went far beyond just helping with my pitch prep."
Claudine Reid founder of Digitalawah
Explore Our CEI Global
The Trade Missions serve as direct, executional validation of CEI Global's capabilities. They yield critical data, including real-world market intelligence, partner insights, and concrete export signals. To gain a wider, more comprehensive understanding of our initiatives, we invite you to explore CEI Global.
