AI export co-pilot · Canada

Export smarter.
Grow globally.

Activate Trade is the AI co-pilot for Canadian SMBs and trade advisors. Navigate CETA, CPTPP and CUSMA with real-time market intelligence, HS code lookup, compliance tooling, and a personalised export roadmap — generated in minutes.

150+ markets covered Saves 14.5 hrs / case No credit card required
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The problem

Canadian exporters are leaving billions on the table.

SMBs spend months on research, get stuck on regulation, and default to the U.S. — exposing themselves to tariff and political risk. Activate Trade compresses that work into an afternoon.

−$24B
SMB exports fell in 2023
A decline of −8.6% year over year
77%
Concentration in the U.S.
Raises tariff & political risk exposure
100+
Hours on manual research
For SMBs with no clear roadmap
Assessment tools — Free

Discover your export potential.

Three ways to start, all free. Pick the depth that matches your stage — from a 2-minute readiness quiz to a full diligence-grade market report.

Quickstart

Export Readiness Test

Get started in 2 minutes.
  • Smart export readiness quiz
  • Instant report generation
  • Basic market tips & trade links
  • No credit card required
Premium

Market Diligence Report

Full-service institutional analysis.
  • Full diligence-style export report
  • Benchmarking across top global markets
  • Regulatory & risk highlights
  • Downloadable data & shareable decks
  • CanExport SMBs Program credits
The platform

Everything an exporter needs, in one cockpit.

Trade agreements, customs codes, landed-cost math, FDA filings, sanctions screening — unified into a single workspace your advisor and your CFO will both love.

Market intelligence

Real-time demand, tariff and competitive data across 150+ markets — filtered by your HS code and target geography.

HS code & landed cost

AI-assisted HS classification, duty calculation under CETA / CPTPP / CUSMA, and full landed-cost models in seconds.

Compliance & sanctions

Auto-screened against OFAC, Global Affairs and CBSA lists. FDA prior-notice and CFIA filings generated on demand.

Roadmap engine

A personalised, sequenced 90-day plan from readiness score to first PO — with milestones your advisor can track.

Investor-ready reports

Diligence-grade PDFs and decks — formatted for boards, lenders, CanExport SMBs grants and prospective JV partners.

Advisor workspace

Multi-client view for trade commissioners, EDC officers and consultants. Save 14.5 hours on every case file.

Coming soon

Just ask your export co-pilot.

A voice-first assistant for the road, the warehouse and the trade-show floor. Speak a question; get the tariff, the form, the partner contact, the next step.

Voice co-pilot · Joining waitlist

"Hey Cleo — what's the duty on hot sauce into Japan?"

The voice mode of Activate Trade. Trained on CETA, CPTPP and CUSMA. Hands-free, multilingual, and built for exporters who don't have time to click through ten tabs.

Who it's for

Built for everyone in the export ecosystem.

For advisors & program staff

Trade commissioners, EDC officers, CanExport consultants.
1
Save 14.5 hours per caseEliminate manual research and focus on high-value client interactions.
2
Roadmaps acted on within 14 daysSequenced, milestone-tracked plans your clients actually follow through on.
3
White-label, audit-ready reportsBranded outputs that satisfy grant officers and board reviewers.

For Canadian SMBs

Founders, COOs, and export managers ready to grow beyond the U.S.
1
Find your best 3 markets in an afternoonStop guessing. Get ranked, evidence-backed market matches in minutes.
2
One workspace from research to first POHS codes, duty math, compliance, buyer lists — replace 12 tools with one.
3
Unlock CanExport SMBs fundingPre-formatted reports that satisfy program eligibility on day one.
Early access

Get in before everyone else.

Join the waitlist for priority access to Activate Trade — including the voice co-pilot and the advisor workspace.

No spam, ever Early access perks Free forever tier