Expanding into new markets is essential for long-term success in today’s global economy. For entrepreneurs, understanding the local business landscape, connecting with key players, and receiving guidance from experienced experts can significantly reduce uncertainties and pave a more prosperous and targeted path for global growth.
Canada is more than a destination for international businesses; it is a global hub for innovation, research, and leadership in sectors such as artificial intelligence (AI). Canada’s thriving ecosystem provides a strategic foundation for companies looking to scale globally. At Canada Starthub, we have guided numerous businesses through the expansion process, ensuring they take advantage of these opportunities. Our participation in the Innovation, Science, and Technology Committee at the Brazil-Canada Chamber of Commerce (BCCC) keeps us engaged with emerging trends and key players. Furthermore, our involvement in trade missions between Brazil and Canada has been instrumental in helping entrepreneurs navigate complex regulations and business environments.
The increasing trade relationship between Canada and Brazil, marked by Brazil’s $5.77 billion in exports to Canada in 2023, reflects the strength of this partnership. The growth in areas like AI, agribusiness, and clean technologies is a result of ongoing collaboration between trade commissioners, consulates, chambers of commerce, and business leaders from both countries. These partnerships lay the foundation for newcomers to tap into new opportunities in high-potential industries successfully.
At Canada Starthub, we help entrepreneurs accelerate their learning curve and confidently navigate these new markets. Through strategic connections and expert guidance, we enable businesses to overcome expansion challenges and thrive in global markets. The Canada-Brazil partnership showcases the power of collaboration, and we are proud to be part of this vibrant ecosystem, ready to support entrepreneurs on their journey to success.
About Raquel Boechat
Raquel Boechat, the co-chair of the Brazil-Canada Chamber of Commerce IST Committee, is a communication and international business consultant expert with more than 20 years of experience building companies and enhancing brands’ and
leaders’ reputation. Co-founder of companies and projects in Canada and Brazil, Raquel prepares cross-cultural communication and negotiation skills for leaders to expand their business to other markets and act globally. As a communication expert, she generates impact by leading the companies’ communication redesign strategy with a global
vision, building a positive reputation, creating strategic leads and preparing leaders to join a business incubator in the Canadian market. As a businesswoman, Raquel also leads the Artemis Project expansion, a Women on the Move Canadian accelerator initiative focused on driving agile and innovative business outcomes between female entrepreneurs and mining companies. Raquel became a Canadian resident through the Startup Visa, an immigration program for innovative entrepreneurs. Currently, in partnership with immigration specialists and designated business accelerators, she helps other entrepreneurs to follow the same journey. Besides Canada, Raquel also mentors startup leaders in Latin America, Africa, Asia and Europe. Raquel Boechat is a journalist with a MBA in Business Management and training in Negotiation by CMI Interser at Harvard/ USA.