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Atlantic Trade Mission – Hannover Messe 2025 – March 30 – April 4, 2025
March 30 - April 4
About The Trade Mission:
Innovation PEI is excited to join the proponent Invest Nova Scotia, the other Atlantic Provinces and Atlantic Opportunities Agency (ACOA) to lead an Atlantic trade mission to Hannover Messe 2025.
Registration is now open for Atlantic Canadian companies and innovation ecosystem partners to participate in the world’s leading industrial trade fair, Hannover Messe, in Germany from March 30 to April 4, 2025.
About Hannover Messe:
Hannover Messe is the largest industrial trade fair, showcasing cutting-edge innovations in digital technologies, clean technologies, and resilient supply chains. In 2023, it attracted 130,000 visitors, 4,000 exhibitors, 1,600 speakers, and 300 startups. The 2025 theme is “Shaping the future with technology”—and Canada will be the partner country.
As part of the Atlantic Canada Pavilion in Hall 2, your company will gain visibility and opportunities to engage with global industry leaders.
Who Should Attend?
We are seeking up to 12 export-ready companies from Atlantic Canada, including those led by underrepresented groups. Companies that have an innovative solution in one or more of the sectors below should consider attending. Researchers, academia, and ecosystem partners who are part of Atlantic Canada’s innovation ecosystem are also welcome.
Key Sectors:
- Smart Manufacturing (Automation, Robotics, and more)
- Digital Ecosystems (Business Management Systems, Artificial Intelligence (AI), IT/OT Security, Digital Platforms, and more)
- Energy for Industry (Digital Energy, E-mobility, Storage Technologies, Hydrogen & Fuel Cells, Energy Management, and more)
- Engineered Parts & Solutions (Plastics & Innovative Materials, Lightweight Construction, Metal Components & Solutions, and more)
- Compressed Air & Vacuum
- Future Hub (Quantum Technologies and Research & Tech Transfer)
- And more!
Why Participate?
- Prime Booth Location: The Atlantic Canada booth will be strategically placed in the Canadian National Innovation Ecosystem Pavilion in Hall 2, alongside other Canadian and global innovators.
- Networking: Access to Canadian and international delegates, business-to-business (B2B) matchmaking, and tailored market development programs.
- Pre-Mission Support: Virtual briefings to ensure you’re fully prepared for meetings and exhibitions.
- Post-Event Follow-up: Detailed feedback and next steps for maximizing your mission outcomes.
- Financial Support – Participating Island companies may be eligible for up to 40% of pre-determined eligible travel costs via the IPEI Export Trade Assistance Program
Participation Fees:
- Atlantic Canada delegation – participating companies – $200 + HST
- Atlantic Canada delegation – participating innovation eco-system partners – $100 + HST
- Optional Add-on for participating companies – B2B Matchmaking with a consultant – $500 +HST – per company
- Optional Add-on for participating companies– Market Entry Development Program, please visit the Atlantic Chamber of Commerce for more details.
How to Apply:
Submit your registration by December 6th, 2024 for the trade missions via the Invest Nova Scotia Eventbrite registration page.
Companies not selected to participate will be provide a full refund of registration costs.
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