Trade Facilitation Office (TFO) Canada and the Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) are inviting Nigerian processed-food SMEs to apply for the TRISEG Export Support Programme. The free programme offers export-readiness training, coaching, market intelligence and links to buyers in Canada and other international markets, with a special focus on women-owned and women-led businesses.
Deadline: 30 November 2026 (as reported). The application form takes about 30–40 minutes.
Key Details
- Project: Trade for Resilient, Inclusive and Sustainable Economic Growth (TRISEG)
- Implementers: TFO Canada with ACCI
- Funder: Global Affairs Canada
- Duration: 5-year project
- Target: about 200 Nigerian SMEs
- Sector: processed foods
- Cost: free
- Deadline: 30 November 2026
Eligible Products
The official application form covers these processed-food products:
- cashew nuts (fresh or dried, shelled)
- dried peppers (Capsicum or Pimenta)
- ginger
- turmeric
- flour of cassava, sweet potato and other roots or tubers
- sesame seeds
- fruit kernels and similar vegetable products
- vegetable fats and oils (e.g. shea)
- cocoa beans, cocoa butter and cocoa powder
- other processed-food products (you can specify)
Benefits
- export-readiness training and practical business coaching
- market intelligence on international export opportunities
- links with potential buyers, especially in Canada
- business development and institutional support
- training on gender-inclusive business practices
- support to improve access to finance
Eligibility
- an SME operating in Nigeria
- in the processed-food sector, ideally with one of the products above
- a private company (sole proprietorship, partnership, limited company), a cooperative, or an NGO with a commercial arm
- registered, or with registration in process
- interested in building export capacity and entering international markets
Women-owned and women-led businesses and enterprises from under-represented groups are prioritised; ACCI says women and under-represented groups should make up about 67% of the 200 SMEs supported.
How to Apply
- Open the official TRISEG SME Application Form – Nigeria.
- Select your sector and products, and give your registration status, number of employees, company details and state.
- Answer the questions about your business and export plans (allow 30–40 minutes).
- Submit before 30 November 2026.
Applying doesn’t guarantee selection; TFO Canada and ACCI review all applications against the project criteria. The programme is free; never pay anyone to apply.
Tips
- Have your CAC registration number, staff numbers and production volumes ready.
- Mention any certifications (NAFDAC, SON, organic) or past exports; they show export readiness.
- Explain which markets you want to reach and what holds you back today.
- Women-led businesses should highlight ownership and leadership clearly.
Programme details are from the official application form and ACCI launch coverage; the deadline is as reported by MSME Africa.
