Go Global with the Heartland Export Accelerator!

The Heartland Export Accelerator prepares businesses to compete and grow successfully in the global marketplace. Participating companies have the opportunity to learn from and engage international trade experts while building a customized, strategic export plan.

Delivered virtually, companies participate in six days of educational programming covering the key sectors in an export plan, including finance, logistics, marketing, legal, and more. The program concludes with mentoring sessions to aid companies in the development of a personalized export plan.

Businesses will leave the program with:

  • Essential contacts and resources
  • Intimate knowledge of global trade
  • Fully vetted export plan

Businesses who engage in international trade:

  • Weather economic downturns better
  • See increased profits through access to more consumers
  • Expand their product’s lifecycle
  • Minimize the effect of seasonal sales fluctuations

The Heartland Export Accelerator is ideal for businesses:

  • Looking to grow their company through international sales
  • Looking to diversify their existing international sales
  • Interested in becoming more strategic regarding their international business growth
  • Approached by international customers, but yet to engage them

How to apply

The Heartland Export Accelerator program is currently accepting rolling applications. Businesses interested in enrolling should submit an online application.

Application coming soon

Program cost

The Heartland Export Accelerator is valued at $5,000 USD, however, through generous sponsorship, we are able to offer a discounted rate of $495 USD per company.

Additional grant funds are available to help cover the program cost available from Missouri International Trade and Investment Office. If you are interested in applying for reimbursement, please email program facilitator Leslie Fischer.

Key dates

  • Rolling applications accepted
  • Info sessions in September, October, and November 2026
  • Spring program from February to April

For more information, please email Leslie Fischer.