The NH Export Accelerator can help you explore and develop exporting
growth strategies.
The NH Export Accelerator merges educational sessions and one-on-one business and export advising to help you build your exporting strategy.
We offer the expertise of guest speakers and the combined resources of the U.S. Commercial Service (USCS), the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), the State of NH’s Office of International Commerce (OIC), and the NH Small Business Development Center (SBDC) to help you grow your export sales and enhance your global success.
The NH Export Accelerator program is open to all NH companies that want to explore and develop exporting, however, it is geared toward companies that export or plan to export goods or services that are made in the United States (of U.S. origin or with at least 51% U.S. content). To be eligible for the STEP grant and other federal services, a company must export U.S. goods or services. For more information, review this guide to STEP qualifications.
The NH Export Accelerator 2026 Mastering Canada Cohort
First 10 registrants get a free trade mission to Canada in early 2026!
Seize your opportunity now to register for the NH Export Accelerator’s 2026 Mastering Canada Cohort.
As a participant in the Cohort program you will attend five training sessions (three in person and two online) in January and February 2026. You will access individualized SBDC business advising and OIC export coaching. You will walk away with a completed Export Plan, be prepared to apply for a STEP grant, and receive an Export Ready Business Certification at an in-person graduation celebration. This effort will culminate in a New Hampshire trade mission to Canada in early 2026, supported by STEP funding in collaboration with the New Hampshire-Canada Trade Council.
Canada offers geographic proximity, cultural and regulatory similarities, and a low barrier to entry for first-time exporters.
Thanks to SBA's STEP program , we are able to keep the fee to $250 per business. The first ten registrants will be given free registration for the NH trade mission to Canada. Registration closes Monday, December 1, 2025.
Get ready for this event by attending the Canadian Opportunities FREE WEBINAR on Nov.19, 2025
2026 Program Agenda
Thursday, January 8, 12 pm - 4 pm
Session One: Designing an Export Strategy and Marketing Plan for Canada
2-hour in-person session in Concord, NH
Session Two: Export Advice: Leveraging Federal and Canadian Resources
90-minute in-person session in Concord, NH
Thursday January 22, 12 pm - 1:30 pm
Session Three: International Methods of Exporting and Channel Partner Options for Canada
90-minute online webinar
Thursday, February 5, 12 pm - 1:30 pm
Session Four: Finding Qualified Buyers and Avoiding Financial Risk
90-minute online webinar
Thursday February 19, 3 pm - 5 pm
Session Five: Preparing Your Product for Export and Engaging the Canadian Marketplace
In-person sessions in Concord, NH
Graduation Reception
Networking and Reception
Additional Educational Resources
Why export?
Small businesses may be in a strong position to expand into international markets. Diversifying your customer base can strengthen your bottom line, build resiliency, and enhance your competitiveness. According to the International Trade Administration, here are a few reasons to pursue export sales:
- Demand and Profitability. More than 95 percent of the world’s consumers are outside of the United States. Your competitors are increasing their global market share, and you can too, no matter what size your business is. On average, sales grow faster, more jobs are created, and employees earn more than in non-exporting firms.
- Access and Resources. Exporting is achievable, even for the smallest businesses, with the internet, improved logistics channels, free trade agreements, eCommerce, and the available export assistance through our federal and state resources team.
- Competitive Advantage. The United States is known worldwide for high quality, innovative goods and services, customer service, and sound business practices.
- Risk Mitigation. Most companies that export have an easier time riding out fluctuations in the U.S. economy, and are more likely to be resilient and stay in business.
Exports are an important and rapidly expanding part of New Hampshire’s economic prosperity. New Hampshire sells a variety of products to all corners of the world, exporting a total of more than $7 billion worth of goods in 2022. Overall, nearly 2,500 companies in New Hampshire export to overseas markets, with international trade supporting over 182,000 jobs in the state. US Global Leadership Coalition