Export Action Programme (EAP)
The Export Action Programme (EAP), administered by the Trinidad & Tobago Manufacturers’ Association (TTMA) and sponsored by Eximbank, is a high-impact, results-driven initiative designed to help SMEs transform export ambition into structured, sustainable execution.
Unlike traditional programmes centred primarily on theory or training, the EAP delivers bespoke, hands-on export support. The programme works directly with participating companies to assess export readiness, identify operational and strategic gaps, and implement practical solutions aligned with real-world market demands.
This is not a theoretical programme.
The EAP is built on action, implementation, and measurable progress.
What Makes the EAP Different
Exporting is rarely achieved through checklists alone. It requires strategy, operational discipline, financial readiness, regulatory compliance, market positioning, and the confidence to execute.
The EAP recognises that every SME’s export journey is unique. Rather than applying a one-size-fits-all approach, the programme:
• Conducts structured export readiness assessments
• Identifies company-specific constraints and opportunities
• Designs tailored strategic and operational interventions
• Provides implementation-focused support
• Emphasises tangible outcomes and export-enabling progress
A Practical, Solutions-Driven Model
Participating companies work closely with experienced consultants who collaborate with management teams to:
• Diagnose readiness levels
• Prioritise high-impact improvements
• Strengthen operational and financial structures
• Navigate regulatory and market-entry requirements
• Develop realistic export strategies
• Support execution and market engagement
The emphasis is on building export capability, resilience, and confidence.
Expanding Pathways to Foreign Exchange
The EAP embraces both traditional and non-traditional export channels, including digital commerce platforms such as Amazon, enabling micro and small enterprises to access foreign exchange opportunities while building long-term export capacity.
Designed for Growth-Focused SMEs
The programme supports SMEs across manufacturing, services, and emerging sectors that:
• Have ambitions beyond the domestic market
• Require structured guidance through export complexities
• Seek practical, implementation-focused support
• Value measurable progress and long-term sustainability
From Readiness to Results
The Export Action Programme bridges the gap between planning and execution — transforming export potential into structured, sustainable progress.