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Export Launchpad Boot Camp · Cohort 2 · WTC Abuja

Stop selling locally.
Start exporting with a plan.

A two-day, hands-on boot camp for Nigerian goods and services businesses ready to sell abroad.

25 companies. 50 participants. One export-ready future.

Work on your own business with practising exporters, financiers, logistics providers and trade agencies — and leave with a plan you can act on.

18–19 February 2027Two-day intensiveWorld Trade Center, Abuja

Waiting-list members get first access to applications and the early-bird rate.

Two-Day Intensive · Waiting List Open

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Cohort 1 In Numbers

22

participants
trained

10

expert
facilitators

19

Export Action
Plans completed

88%

participant
satisfaction

As featured in

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What Is Export Launchpad

Two days. One export plan you can act on.

Built on the WTCA Deep Dive Global Series model and adapted for Nigerian businesses. You work on your own business throughout, and every expert session leads straight into a workshop. Readiness comes before access — you don’t leave with notes, you leave with a plan.

  • A completed Export Action Plan with target markets, milestones and owners
  • An Export Readiness score with a list of gaps to close
  • Templates for pricing, documentation and contracts
  • Direct contact with exporters, financiers, logistics providers and trade agencies
Export cargo handling
Export warehouse and distribution
Agro-export produce packed for shipment
Boot camp session

Why This Boot Camp Matters

96%

of Nigerian businesses
are SMEs

46%

of national GDP
they contribute

6%

only — that actually
participate in exports

Most SMEs Struggle With

01

Understanding export processes and compliance

02

Accessing finance and trade support

03

Identifying the right markets

04

Structuring logistics and documentation

05

Finding buyers and distribution channels

The gap isn't potential. It's preparation. That's what we fix.

What's New In Cohort 2

Built on what Cohort 1 told us.

  • Two full days — more time for workshops and one-to-one facilitator work
  • Separate content tracks for goods exporters and services exporters
  • More hands-on practice: live market research, document walkthroughs and Action Plan clinics
  • Support after the boot camp, not just during it
  • Real case studies and scenario analysis
One-to-one facilitator session at the boot camp

Waiting list open. Applications go to the waiting list first.

Selection is based on export readiness — not company size.

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HOW THE PROGRAM WORKS

Day 1

Strategy and Market Entry

  • Value proposition
  • Export readiness assessment
  • Choosing and researching markets with the Global Trade Helpdesk
  • Market entry strategies
  • Fireside chat with a successful exporter
  • Networking
Day 2

Operations, Finance and Your Plan

  • Goods: logistics, Incoterms and documentation
  • Services: contracts and cross-border delivery
  • Payments, FX and a trade finance panel
  • Compliance and certifications
  • Export Action Plan workshop
  • Certificates and networking reception

Understanding → Application → Execution

Founders and SME leaders

Who Should Apply

For businesses ready to grow beyond Nigeria.

You run a registered business that already sells in Nigeria and plan to export within the next six to 12 months. Each company sends two decision-makers so the plan has owners.

Roles in the room

Founders & Business OwnersCEOsCOOsManaging DirectorsExport ManagersCommercial ManagersOperations ManagersStrategy & Growth LeadsInternational Trade & Export OfficersBusiness Development Managers

Sectors

Agro-processing & agribusinessManufacturing & consumer goodsSolid mineralsBeauty & cosmeticsCreative industries & fashionTech & digital servicesTravel & tourismConstruction & designProfessional & business services

Each company sends two representatives for maximum impact.

Voices From Cohort 1

What participants said.

“It was a hands-on, practical experience, with experts who have actually gone through the process.”
Emem Bassey · Lead, Peony Dynamics Ltd
“I unlearned, learned, and relearned so many things about exporting.”
Cohort 1 participant

Faculty

Learn from people who have done it.

Sessions are led by practitioners from export promotion agencies, banks, logistics firms and trade advisory businesses.

Cohort 1 faculty

Dr Suleiman Audu
Stardom Horizon Limited
Business assessment
Mr Tunde Oloyede
SMEDAN
Selecting and understanding markets
Mr Obatemehin Adekunle
Nigerian Export Promotion Council
Market entry strategies
Mrs Queen Ouserigha
OWIT Nigeria
Is your business export-ready?
Mr Taiye Ibiyeye
Nigerian Export Promotion Council
Mapping export readiness
Dr Queen Okpa
Women in AgriBusiness and Export / Denca Global Courier
Production and supply chain planning
Dr Aniefiok Aniekan Iton
Brightflow Logistics
Logistics, documentation and distribution
Mr Onuchukwu Chukwunonso
Zenith Bank
Payment methods and risk mitigation
Ms Moboni Alemika
Nigerian Export Promotion Council
Process management and compliance
Ms Gabriella Umeh
Weporta
Export plan development and Action Plan workshop

Investment

Invest in your export growth.

Launch your export journey with practical knowledge, expert guidance, and a clear roadmap to international markets.

★ Early Bird Offer — Deadline to be confirmed

Standard Registration

US$200/ participant

US$400 per company
(2 participants required)

Participation Fee Covers

Fees are charged per participant, not per company, and each company sends two participants. Waiting-list members are invited to apply first, with the early-bird rate held for them.

Beyond The Boot Camp

The boot camp is day one, not the finish line.

Graduates join the Export Launchpad community and keep getting support after the two days are over.

01

Post-programme mentorship

02

Expert sessions on specific export topics

03

Support from WTC Abuja's trade information desk

04

Introductions to buyers and partners through the World Trade Centers Association network of 300+ centres

From WTC Abuja to the world.

Strategic Partners & Ecosystem

A full export ecosystem around your business.

Export promotion agencies · financial institutions · logistics providers · trade experts · corporate sponsors.

Sponsors

Zenith Bank
World Business Angel Investors Forum (WBAF)

Delivery partners

NEPC
SMEDAN
OWIT Nigeria
WATEX — Women in Agribusiness Trade and Export
Brightflow Logistics
Weporta
Stardom Horizon Limited
The Business Hub

Ecosystem & promotion partners

Nile Business School
Jacamiah Global
Lawscope Legal Hub
Abode
Reftop
Brave Icons
C Divine
De Chayil
Fhemfel Homes
Magmia
Onila Ltd
Taiwo Akanni Adabale & Associates
Ambience Consultants

Sponsorship & Partnership

Want to reach Nigeria's next exporters? Partner with Cohort 2.

Partner with Cohort 2 →

Frequently Asked Questions

Questions, answered.

What is Export Launchpad?

Export Launchpad is a high-impact, practical training programme designed to equip Nigerian businesses with the knowledge, tools, and support required to successfully access regional and international markets.

Who should apply?

Export Launchpad is designed for:

  • SMEs seeking to expand into international markets
  • Existing exporters looking to scale operations
  • Manufacturers and producers
  • Agribusinesses and agro-processors
  • Service providers with export potential
  • Business owners, CEOs, founders, and senior executives
Do I need prior export experience?

No. The programme is suitable for both:

  • Businesses preparing to export for the first time
  • Existing exporters seeking to improve their export operations and market reach
How many participants can attend from one company?

Each company sends two representatives. This ensures meaningful engagement and effective participation throughout the sessions and workshops.

What will I learn during the programme?

Participants will learn:

  • Export readiness assessment
  • Market selection and entry strategies
  • Export logistics and documentation
  • Supply chain planning
  • Export finance and risk management
  • Regulatory compliance requirements
  • Export action plan development
  • Business scaling and international expansion strategies
What benefits will participants receive?

Participants will receive:

  • Practical export training and workshops
  • Export Readiness Assessment
  • Export Action Plan Template
  • Legal advisory and consultation support
  • Regulatory and compliance guidance
  • Referrals for export certifications and documentation
  • Networking opportunities with experts and partners
  • Certificate of Participation
  • Access to Cohort 2 aftercare
How much does participation cost?

Early Bird Registration — US$150 per participant (US$300 per company)
Standard Registration — US$200 per participant (US$400 per company)

The participation fee covers two days of training, lunch and refreshments, programme materials, the networking reception, certificate, and post-event support services. Early-bird and standard deadlines will be confirmed on the waiting list.

Is participation guaranteed after applying?

No. All applications will undergo a review process to ensure the programme is populated with businesses that demonstrate export potential and readiness. Only shortlisted companies will receive an official acceptance notification and be invited to proceed with payment and final registration.

How are companies selected?

Applications are assessed based on:

  • Business profile and operations
  • Export potential
  • Product or service suitability
  • Growth ambition
  • Commitment to pursuing international markets

Selection is competitive due to the limited number of available slots.

Export Launchpad participants at World Trade Center Abuja

Ready To Take Your Business Global?

Your export journey starts with one step.

Join the waiting list today, hear first when applications open, and secure the early-bird rate.

Limited Slots · Selection-Based

tradeservices@wtcabuja.com · +234 916 479 3000

More than a programme — a pipeline for Nigeria's next generation of global businesses.