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SUMMARY:Team Canada Trade Mission to Japan 2026
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\nThis 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. \n\n\nDates: Tuesday\, June 23 to Friday\, June 26\, 2026 \n\n\nLocation: Tokyo\, Japan \n\n\nMission Key Sectors: \n\n\nAgriculture and Agri-food\, including fish and seafood\nClean Technologies and Energy Transition\nDefence and Security\, including Aerospace and Advanced Manufacturing\nForestry and Forest Products\nInformation and Communication Technologies\, including Artificial Intelligence (AI)\n\n\nWhy Participate: \n\n\nOn-site business briefings by Trade Commissioners\, senior officials and key local industry experts.\nSector-specific site visits.\nPre-arranged business-to-business meetings\, offered in priority to participating small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating within the trade mission sectors.\n\n\nWho is eligible to participate?\nEligibility criteria for Canadian SMEs\nTo be considered for this trade mission\, Canadian SMEs must clearly demonstrate how they meet the following criteria: \n\n\nOperate in one of the trade mission’s eligible sectors\nBe export-ready with demonstrated potential for success in the Japanese market\nMeet the eligibility criteria to qualify as a client of the TCS\n\n\nUnder 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. \n\n\nEligibility criteria for other Canadian organizations and large businesses\nTo be considered for this trade mission\, large businesses\, trade associations and chambers of commerce must clearly demonstrate they: \n\n\nare strategically aligned with the trade mission’s eligible sectors\ncan contribute to fostering partnerships\, knowledge exchange or economic development\nhave the ability to bring demonstrated value to the trade mission through expertise\, resources or collaboration opportunities\n\n\nTravel Considerations and Expenses:\nThere 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. \n\n\nFunding Support:\nInnovation 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. \n\n\n🗓️ Deadline for this mission is April 21\, 2026\, at 23:59 (AST) \n\n\nFor more information\, please visit: https://www.tradecommissioner.gc.ca/en/trade-events-training/2026/06/team-canada-trade-misson-japan.html \n\n\nFor questions about this Business Mission\, please contact Bonnie MacDonald\, Innovation PEI at bjmacdonald@gov.pe.ca or (902) 394 -5006
URL:https://innovationpei.com/event/team-canada-trade-mission-to-japan-2026/
CATEGORIES:Trade Missions
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ORGANIZER;CN="Team Canada Trade Commissioner Service":MAILTO:trade.missions@international.gc.ca
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