Team Canada Trade Mission to Japan 2026
Innovation PEI is seeking interest from export-ready PEI-based companies to participate in the Team Canada Trade Mission to Japan, taking place from Tuesday, June 23 to Friday, June 26, 2026.
This trade mission will help Island exporters and innovators position themselves in the Japanese market by showcasing their capabilities and competitiveness while facilitating long-term, diversified trade and investment opportunities.
Dates: Tuesday, June 23 to Friday, June 26, 2026
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Mission Key Sectors:
- Agriculture and Agri-food, including fish and seafood
- Clean Technologies and Energy Transition
- Defence and Security, including Aerospace and Advanced Manufacturing
- Forestry and Forest Products
- Information and Communication Technologies, including Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Why Participate:
- On-site business briefings by Trade Commissioners, senior officials and key local industry experts.
- Sector-specific site visits.
- Pre-arranged business-to-business meetings, offered in priority to participating small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating within the trade mission sectors.
Who is eligible to participate?
Eligibility criteria for Canadian SMEs
To be considered for this trade mission, Canadian SMEs must clearly demonstrate how they meet the following criteria:
- Operate in one of the trade mission’s eligible sectors
- Be export-ready with demonstrated potential for success in the Japanese market
- Meet the eligibility criteria to qualify as a client of the TCS
Under the defence and security focus, given the particularities of the industry and strategic priorities in Japan, this TCTM caters specifically to Canadian companies that are well established, with a demonstrable track record, technology deployed and international experience, ensuring clear ability to navigate the Japanese procurement system effectively and capacity to pursue long-term engagement.
Eligibility criteria for other Canadian organizations and large businesses
To be considered for this trade mission, large businesses, trade associations and chambers of commerce must clearly demonstrate they:
- are strategically aligned with the trade mission’s eligible sectors
- can contribute to fostering partnerships, knowledge exchange or economic development
- have the ability to bring demonstrated value to the trade mission through expertise, resources or collaboration opportunities
Travel Considerations and Expenses:
There is no fee to participate in the trade mission. However, participants are responsible for organizing their own travel arrangements, including all air and ground transportation to and from the airport, and making their own accommodation reservations. Programming and travel information (such as local transportation options and hotel block bookings) will be provided to confirmed participants as information becomes available.
Funding Support:
Innovation PEI’s Export Trade Assistance can cover up to 40-60% of eligible travel-related expenses for eligible participating companies from PEI, including economy airfare, accommodations, and meals. For detailed information, please click here.
🗓️ Deadline for this mission is April 21, 2026, at 23:59 (AST)
For more information, please visit: https://www.tradecommissioner.gc.ca/en/trade-events-training/2026/06/team-canada-trade-misson-japan.html
For questions about this Business Mission, please contact Bonnie MacDonald, Innovation PEI at bjmacdonald@gov.pe.ca or (902) 394 -5006
