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.

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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+

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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

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Previous Missions

Black Innovation Zone Pitch Competition — Startupfest 2026

Domestic | Montréal, Québec | 2026

Black Innovation Zone activated at Startupfest 2026 through a live, on-site grant pitch competition for Black founders, run across all three days of the festival alongside dedicated networking and booth programming. Founders registered on the spot and pitched live across three prize tiers, competing for a share of over $1 million in festival-wide investment prizes.

Key Participants

Nobellum, Foundation for Black Communities (FBC), Black Founders Network (BFN), DMZ

100+

Pitch Applications

12

Finalists Selected

4

Grants Awarded

$60K

Non-Dilutive Funding Distributed

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

0

Canadian Businesses Supported

0

Market & Investment Stakeholders Engaged

0

$150,000 CAD in Syndicated Investment Offers

0

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

0

Global Conference Participants

0

B2B Meetings Facilitated

0

Canadian SMEs Prepared for Export

0

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

0

International & Canadian Senior Executives

0

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

0

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

0

Global Conference Participants

0

Foreign Market Partners Engaged

0

International Pitch Awards

0

International Readiness Certifications

  • 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.

    Learn More About The Trade Mission

  • 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.

    Learn More About The Trade Mission

  • 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.

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Who Can Apply?

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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

  • A woman with braided hair wearing headphones and a white Veekle t-shirt, speaking into a microphone at an event with a digital screen background.

    "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

  • Woman smiling and holding a certificate at a Nobellum event, standing in front of a Nobellum branded backdrop.

    "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.

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