Invest Nova Scotia — advisory service · Currently accepting applications · Last verified 2026-04-16

Trade Market Intelligence (TMI)

Trade Market Intelligence (TMI) is a advisory service offered by Invest Nova Scotia for entrepreneurs and small businesses in Atlantic Canada (Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador).

A free research service that provides Nova Scotia companies with critical market and trade intelligence, including competitor analysis, supply chain considerations, trade regulations, market characteristics, and marketing research, through access to proprietary databases and sector specialists.

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Program details

TMI helps Nova Scotia companies access critical market and trade intelligence to identify export opportunities including supply chain alternatives. The service includes one-on-one collaboration with a Regional Business Development Advisor and the TMI Manager to refine research objectives, resulting in a detailed customized report. Types of research include competitor analysis, supply chain considerations, trade regulations, market characteristics, marketing research, and industry certifications.

Who qualifies

Must be a revenue-generating business based in Nova Scotia with less than 75 FTEs. Must be export-ready or looking to diversify exports within the next six months. Must be engaged and referred by a Regional Business Development Advisor or Export Development Executive. Less than 75 FTEs Export-ready or within 6 months of export readiness

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Deadlines and eligibility rules can change; always confirm details on the official program page before applying.