Innovation PEI

Multi-Sector Business Trade Mission to the Caribbean - November 23-28
2025-11-23 - 2025-11-28
Innovation PEI is seeking interest from export-ready PEI-based companies to participate in Multi-Sector Business Mission to the Caribbean.

Dates: Sunday, November 23 to Friday, November 28, 2025.

Sectors:
• Manufacturing
• Clean tech
• ICT
• Education
• Professional Services
• Food

WHY PARTICIPATE?
• Strengthen linkages between PEI and Caribbean markets within key sectors
• Showcase your business development program and market objectives
• Benefit from coordinated transportation for business activities and meetings

Travel support is available, covering up to 60% for exhibiting companies and those participating in the show.

The participation fee is $862.50 (including HST).

🗓️ Deadline to register: September 1, 2025

For more information and to express your interest, please contact the event lead Jamie Blanchard via email or phone.

Jamie Blanchard CITP®|FIBP®
Global Trade Officer – Innovation PEI
jrblanchard@gov.pe.ca
(902)368-4474 or (902)314-0749 cell

Multi-Sector Business Trade Mission to Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Jan 26-30, 2026
2026-01-26 - 2026-01-30
Innovation PEI is seeking interest from export-ready PEI-based companies to participate in Multi-Sector Business Mission to Dubai, United Arab Emirates and the Gulfood Show.
Dates: January 26-30, 2026
Location: Dubai & United Arab Emirates jurisdictions
Sectors:

Manufacturing
Clean tech
ICT
Education
Professional Services
Food

Why Participate:

Strengthen linkages between PEI and Dubai & United Arab markets within key sectors
Showcase your business development program in advance of their mission-week and market objectives
Exhibit exhibiting at the Gulfood Show with a turn-key booth with company graphics, furniture, logo’s, and show registration
Participate in a B2B program made by a local in market consultant

Transportation will also be coordinated to support business in market activities and meetings sectors. Travel support of up to 60% is available, upon online application, to exhibiting companies and those that choose to walk the show, along with multi-sector companies participating in the B2B program.
Funding Support:
Innovation PEI’s Export Enhancement and Diversification Fund can cover up to 60% of eligible travel-related expenses for eligible participating companies from PEI, including economy airfare, accommodations, and meals. For detailed information and access to the online application portal, please click here.
Registration Fee:
B2B Multi-Sector mission program for companies=$1500 + (HST)=$1725
The participation fee will be for Gulfood Trade Show booth $1500 & B2B program $300=$1800 + (HST)$270=$2070
🗓️ Deadline to submit your expression of interest for this mission is October 16, 2025.
For more information and to express your interest, please contact Jamie Blanchard, the event lead via email or phone.
Jamie Blanchard CITP®|FIBP®
Global Trade Officer – Innovation PEI
jrblanchard@gov.pe.ca
(902)368-4474 or (902)314-0749 cell

Atlantic Canada Seafood Export Café to Europe - Feb 2-6, 2026
2026-02-02 - 2026-02-06
Innovation PEI and the Atlantic Canada’s Seafood Sector Export Team (SSET), in partnership with the Government of Canada, will organize Business to Business (B2B) meetings with qualified European seafood buyers in three key seafood markets: Grimsby (UK), Hamburg (Germany), Rotterdam (Netherlands).

Dates: February 2-6, 2026

Locations:
UK, Grimsby Monday February 2, 2026
Germany, Hamburg Wednesday February 4, 2026
Netherlands, Rotterdam Friday, February 6, 2026

Why Participate:
• Benefit from in-person meetings for each three locations followed by a networking activity
• Facilitated and organized by professional in-market consultants and Trade Commissioners

The project team reserves the right to limit the number of participants based on successful matchmaking in each country and/or overwhelming interest. In this case, please confirm your firm interest as soon as possible as we will manage in a first come, first served basis.

Funding Support:
Innovation PEI’s Export Enhancement and Diversification Fund can cover up to 60% of eligible travel-related expenses for eligible participating companies from PEI, including economy airfare, accommodations, and meals. For detailed information and access to the online application portal, please click here.

The participation fee is $350 per country.

🗓️ Deadline to apply for this mission is November 15, 2025.

For more information and receive an application, please contact: Lannia Pan MacAleer, Innovation PEI at lpmacaleer@gov.pe.ca or (902) 218-4382.

Please complete the application form and send by November 15, 2025 via email to geoff.irvine@lobstercouncilcanada.ca.
For more information, please call Geoff Irvine at 902-497-9128

Canada Trade Mission (CTM) to Mexico - Feb 15-20, 2026
2026-02-15 - 2026-02-20
Innovation PEI, in partnership with Canada’s Trade Commissioner Service (TCS), is seeking interest from export-ready PEI-based companies to participate in a Canada Trade Mission (CTM) to Mexico.

Dates: Sunday, February 15 to Friday, February 20, 2026

Location:

Core programming in Mexico City from February 15 to 17
Sector-specific programming in Guadalajara and Monterrey from February 18 to 20

Sectors:

Manufacturing
Advanced manufacturing (Mexico City and Monterrey)
Agriculture and processed foods (Mexico City and Guadalajara)
Clean technologies and clean energy (Mexico City and Monterrey)
Creative industries (Mexico City and Guadalajara) – in partnership with the Department of Canadian Heritage
Information and communication technologies (Mexico City and Monterrey)

Why Participate:

Networking opportunities with Minister LeBlanc, senior officials and Mexican business leaders
On-site business briefings by Trade Commissioners, senior officials and key local industry experts
Sector-specific site visits
Pre-arranged business-to-business meetings, exclusively offered 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 Mexican market
Meet the eligibility criteria to qualify as a client of the TCS

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 that 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:
Participants are responsible for organizing their own travel arrangements, including all air and ground transportation to and from the airport, and to make their own accommodation reservations. Programming and travel information (such as local transportation options and hotel recommendations) will be provided to confirmed participants as information becomes available.

Funding Support:
Innovation PEI’s Export Enhancement and Diversification Fund can cover up to 60% of eligible travel-related expenses for eligible participating companies from PEI, including economy airfare, accommodations, and meals. For detailed information and access to the online application portal, please click here.

Selected delegates will receive information on funding opportunities through CanExport (GAC-Led Delegations).

There is no fee to participate in the trade mission. However, participants are responsible for covering all related travel costs, including airfare, accommodations, ground transportation and meals not included in the program.

🗓️ Deadline for this mission is November 28th, 2025, 23:59 AST.

For more information on the CTM to Mexico, visit the event page or contact us at ctm-mcc.mex@international.gc.ca

SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION TODAY!

Restaurants Canada Show Mississauga, Ontario - March 8-10, 2026
2026-03-08 - 2026-03-10
Innovation PEI is seeking interest from export-ready PEI-based companies to participate at the Restaurants Canada Show in Mississauga, Ontario, from March 8-10, 2026.

Dates: March 8-10, 2026

Location: International Centre, Mississauga Ontario

Why Participate:

Advance provincial companies across Canada and North America jurisdictions
Strengthen relationships between Island companies in manufacturing, seafood, food and beverage sectors
Feature your company with a booth space within the Prince Edward Island pavilion to meet and support export objectives and feature export-ready products

Funding Support:
Innovation PEI’s Export Enhancement and Diversification Fund can cover up to 60% of eligible travel-related expenses for eligible participating companies from PEI, including economy airfare, accommodations, and meals. For detailed information and access to the online application portal, please click here.

The participation fee is $750+$112.50 HST=$862.50.

For more information and to express your interest, please contact Jamie Blanchard the event lead via email or phone.

Jamie Blanchard CITP®|FIBP®
Global Trade Officer – Innovation PEI
jrblanchard@gov.pe.ca
(902)368-4474 or (902)314-0749 cell

FOODEX Japan 2026 - March 10-13, 2026
2026-03-10 - 2026-03-13
Innovation PEI is seeking interest from export-ready PEI-based companies to participate in the FOODEX Japan 2026.

Dates: March 10 to 13, 2026

Location: Tokyo, Japan

Why Participate:

Strengthen linkages between PEI and industry buyers from Japan, Korea, China and Taiwan within the food and beverage sector
In 2025, the show attracted 3,300 exhibitors from 50 countries and regions and 80,000 professional visitors
Benefit from Innovation PEI’s provincial booth in the Canada Pavilion which will host co-exhibitors from PEI

Funding Support:
Innovation PEI’s Export Enhancement and Diversification Fund can cover up to 60% of eligible travel-related expenses for eligible participating companies from PEI, including economy airfare, accommodations, and meals. For detailed information and access to the online application portal, please click here.

The participation fee is $2,000 CAD per company counter within PEI booth.

🗓️ Deadline for this mission is November 7th, 2025

For more information and to express your interest, please contact Lannia MacAleer, the event lead, via email or phone.

Lannia Pan MacAleer
Trade Development Officer, Global Trade Services
902-368-6208
lpmacaleer@gov.pe.ca

Team Canada Trade Mission to the Republic of Korea
2026-03-30 - 2026-04-02
Canada’s Trade Commissioner Service is inviting export ready businesses on Prince Edward Island to a Team Canada Trade Mission (TCTM) to the Republic of Korea (South Korea). The mission builds on more than a decade of the Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement, which has doubled bilateral merchandise trade and provides tariff-free access for most Canada exports.

Dates: Monday, March 30 to Thursday, April 2, 2026

Location: Seoul, South Korea

Focus sectors:

Aerospace
Clean Energy
Information and Communications Technologies
Life Sciences

Why Participate:

Networking opportunities with Minister Sidhu (Canada’s Minister of International Trade), Korean business and government leaders
On-site business briefings by Canada’s Trade Commissioners, senior officials and key Korean industry players
market overviews and/or roundtables with Korean industry leaders, policy-makers and experts
Site visits
Pre-arranged business-to-business (B2B) meetings offered to small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) operating within the trade mission sectors

Early Application:
To ensure meeting opportunities, we strongly encourage companies to apply by February 6, 2026 to be considered for pre-arranged business-to-business (B2B) meetings. While the application period is open until February 13, 2026, applications submitted after February 6, will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis and may not receive tailored B2B meetings as part of the trade mission program.
To Apply:
For more information and to apply for this Business Mission, click on the link below:
https://www.tradecommissioner.gc.ca/en/trade-events-training/2026/04/team-canada-trade-mission-republic-korea.html
🗓️ Deadline for this mission is February 13, 2026, at 23:59 PM
If you have any additional questions, please contact Bonnie MacDonald, Innovation PEI at bjmacdonald@gov.pe.ca or (902) 394 -5006

Hannover Messe 2026
2026-04-20 - 2026-04-24
Innovation PEI is seeking interest from export-ready PEI-based companies to participate in a Canada Trade Mission to Hannover Messe 2026.

Dates: April 20-24, 2026

Location: Hannover, Germany

Sectors:

AI
Automation/Robotics
Defense
Digital

Why Participate:
• Showcase with Canada’s presence in the following halls: AI, Automation/Robotics, Defense, Digital
• Benefit from NGen leading the organizing of the Canada Trade Mission events, exhibitor, and visitor program

Funding Support:
Innovation PEI’s Export Enhancement and Diversification Fund can cover up to 60% of eligible travel-related expenses for eligible participating companies from PEI, including economy airfare, accommodations, and meals. For detailed information and access to the online application portal, please click here.

🗓️ Deadline for this mission is January 9th, 2026
For more information and to secure your spot, please register through the official link:

https://www.ngen.ca/hannover-messehttps://www.ngen.ca/hannover-messe

If you have any questions, please contact Cara Squires, the event lead, via email or phone.

Cara Squires CITP®|FIBP®
Global Trade Strategy Development Officer
902-626-9533
clsquires@gov.pe.ca

BuildGreen Atlantic 2026
2026-04-27 - 2026-04-28
BuildGreen Atlantic is a conference, trade show and networking event that advances the design, construction, and operation of greener buildings in Atlantic Canada.

BuildGreen Atlantic will be held at the Halifax Convention Centre on April 27 & 28, 2026. The 27th will offer Pre-Conference Workshops & Building Tours of local high-performance facilities and will wrap up with an Opening Reception for delegates, sponsors, speakers, and guests. The 28th focuses on the Conference & Tradeshow.

Both days will attract the green building sector, including building owners, architects, engineers, designers, materials manufacturers, trades professionals, policy makers and students. The conference content is relevant to residential and ICI sectors and will highlight both new construction and retrofits.

Dates: April 27 & 28, 2026

Location: Halifax Convention Centre, Halifax, NS

Why Participate:

Targeted Audience – Engage with decision-makers and influencers from all areas of the green building industry, including architects, builders, contractors, and sustainability professionals. This is an ideal opportunity to position your brand at the forefront of the movement toward sustainable construction.
Prime Tradeshow Location – Benefit from 2.5 hours of concentrated tradeshow time, allowing you to maximize your interactions and build meaningful connections. Our strategic scheduling ensures that delegates are motivated to visit your booth.
Exhibitor Benefits – Your investment of just $1,200 includes a fully-equipped 10 x 10 tradeshow booth featuring one six ft. long draped table, two chairs, and backdrop curtains to enhance your display. Plus, with wireless high-speed internet access and the option to promote power from Global Convention Services, you’re set up for success.
Enhanced Visibility – Participate in our Passport Program, designed to ensure that delegates actively visit your booth. This will not only increase foot traffic but also encourage meaningful engagement with potential clients.
Networking Opportunities – Two full registrations for the conference are included, so you can attend key sessions, meet industry leaders, and expand your professional network beyond the tradeshow floor.

Funding Support:
Innovation PEI’s Export Enhancement and Diversification Fund 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 and access to the online application portal, please click here.

The participation fee is $1,200 per Booth

For more information and to register as an exhibitor, please see the conference website: https://buildgreenatlantic.ca/exhibitors

Multi-Sector Trade Mission to Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean
2026-05-10 - 2026-05-15
The NS Association of CBDCs, in collaboration with the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, invites export ready companies from Prince Edward Island to participate in a Multi-Sector Trade Mission to Barbados and other Eastern Caribbean markets.

Dates: May 10th – 15th, 2026

Locations: Barbados and other Eastern Caribbean Islands
(options include: Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines)

Mission Key Sectors:

Alternative Energy
Infrastructure
Education
Professional Services

Why Participate:

Meet potential partners and clients, expand your network and uncover new opportunities to diversify your markets and grow your business in the Eastern Caribbean.
Customized individual meeting programs development by an experienced matchmaking team.
Market briefings, facilitated ground transportation and logistical support.
Networking events and engagement with the Canadian Trade Commissioner Service in-market.

The participation fee is $750.
This covers in-market individualized meeting programs, transportation, and networking events. Participants are responsible for flights, meals and accommodations.

🗓️ Deadline for this mission is February 10th, 2026.

For more information and to apply for this Business Mission, click on the link below:

https://atlantictrademission.com

Mexico ANTAD Show & Multi-Sector Trade Mission 2026
2026-05-18 - 2026-05-22
Innovation PEI, in partnership with the The Trade Commissioner Service (TCS), is recruiting export ready Island companies to co-exhibit in the Canada Pavilion at Expo ANTAD & Alimentaria Mexico (Expo ANTAD) taking place in Guadalajara, Mexico from May 18-22, 2026.

Dates: May 18-22, 2026

Location: Guadalajara, Mexico

Expo ANTAD (Asociación Nacional de Tiendas de Autoservicio y Departamentales, which translates to the National Association of Supermarkets and Department Stores) and Alimentaria is Mexico’s largest retail-focused trade show. The Trade Commissioner Service (TCS) in Mexico has coordinated a Canada Pavilion at this event for over a decade with participation from key Canada agri-food trade associations as well as Canadian provinces. The Expo is divided into two halls – the national hall where major retail organizations have their stands and the international hall where we can find many country pavilions.

Why Participate:

At the March 2025 edition of ANTAD, the expo counted more than 1,200 exhibitors and the event was attended by close to 47,000 visitors from 67 countries.
Mexico’s major retailers, convenience stores, specialty stores, and department store chains, as well as a range of distributors have booths at the event with buyers onsite.
Great visibility for companies who are already present in the Mexican market and for new-to-market exporters.
The Trade Commissioner Service will again be offering pre-show webinars as well as on-site activities including a briefing, market and retail tours and a group dinner
For an additional fee, companies can have access to customized B2B meetings during the show organized by a seasoned consultant we have worked with for many years.

At the last edition of ANTAD in March 2025, the Canada Pavilion showcased 21 Canadian exhibitors. Companies took part in a pre-event briefing and visits as well as a program of pre-arranged B2B meetings, held in-person at the expo. The B2B program resulted in 258 coordinated meetings with Mexican retailers, importers and/or distributors for the 21 Canadian companies, an average of 12 meetings per company with their key targets. Exhibitors reported that their participation in Expo ANTAD & Alimentaria resulted in over 115 sales leads and potential projected sales of up to CAD$10.2 million.

The participation fee is $1150 for exhibiting and $862.59 for Multi-Sector Mission.

🗓️ Deadline for this mission is March 2, 2026

For more information on this Business Mission please contact the event lead, Jamie Blanchard.

Jamie Blanchard CITP®|FIBP®
Global Trade Officer – Innovation PEI
jrblanchard@gov.pe.ca (902)368-4474 or (902)314-0749 cell

Multi-Sector Business Mission to Ireland
2026-05-25 - 2026-05-29
Innovation PEI will lead a multi-sector business mission to Ireland on May 25- May 29, 2026, in support of trade opportunities in this region. The mission will consist of a business program of prearranged meetings between participating PEI companies/organizations with Ireland based companies/organizations.

Dates: May 25-29, 2026

Location: Dublin, Ireland

Focus sectors:

Information and Communications Technologies
Life/Bio sciences
Advanced Manufacturing
Aerospace
Education
Professional Services
Food and Beverage
Agri Food and Seafood Processing

Why Participate:

Matchmaker/consulting services, development of customized business itineraries.
Market access to buyers, distributors/agents, technology partners, investment capital, labour.
Ground transportation services to and from all meetings.
Business networking.
Travel cost support on economy airfare, accommodations and meals (40-60% by Innovation PEI).

Mission schedule:

Sunday, May 24th – Arrive in market / Mission briefing
Monday, May 25th – Prearranged B2B meetings
Tuesday, May 26th – Prearranged B2B meetings
Wednesday, May 27th – Prearranged B2B meetings/ PEI Trade business Reception
Thursday, May 28th – Prearranged B2B meetings
Friday, May 29th – Prearranged B2B meetings/ travel home

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 and access to the online application portal, please click here.

The participation fee is $700

🗓️ Deadline for this mission is March 20, 2026
Click here to download the Registration Form for this mission.

For more information on this Business Mission, please contact Bonnie MacDonald, Innovation PEI at bjmacdonald@gov.pe.ca or (902) 394 -5006

Multi-Sector Business Mission to Toronto 2026
2026-06-08 - 2026-06-12
Innovation PEI is seeking interest from export-ready PEI-based companies to participate in a Multi-Sector Business Mission to Toronto, taking place from June 8th – June 12th, 2026.

The mission will consist of a business program of prearranged meetings between participating PEI companies and organizations with Toronto-based companies and organizations.

Dates: June 8th – June 12th, 2026

Arrive in Toronto on Sunday, June 7th, 2026 for a mission briefing.
Prearranged B2B meetings take place from Monday, June 8th – 12th, 2026.

Location: Toronto, Ontario

Mission Key Sectors:

Information and Communications Technologies
Life Sciences/ Bioscience
Advanced Manufacturing
Education
Professional Services
Agriculture and Agri-food, including fish and seafood
Food and Beverage
Aerospace

Why Participate:

Matchmaker and consulting services, as well as the development of customized business itineraries.
Market access to buyers, distributors/agents, technology partners, investment capital, and labour.
Ground transportation services to and from all meetings.
Business networking opportunities.
Support for travel costs on economy airfare, accommodations and meals.

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.

The participation fee is $500.

🗓️ Deadline for this mission is April 22nd, 2026.

To apply please fill out the PDF below and submit your application to the event lead Shelby McDonald via email at shelbymcdonald@gov.pe.ca
Click here to download the PDF application form.
For more information, please contact:
Shelby McDonald
Trade Development Officer – Innovation PEI
902-368-5952
shelbymcdonald@gov.pe.ca

Seoul Food & Hotel 2026
2026-06-09 - 2026-06-12
Innovation PEI is seeking interest from export-ready PEI-based companies to participate in the Seoul Food & Hotel 2026.
Dates: June 9-12, 2026
Location: Seoul, South Korea
Why Participate:

Market opportunity: In 2023, South Korea placed fourth among 22 Asia Pacific countries with an average gross income of US$25,852. During 2023-2028, the consumer market is forecast to expand by 11.3% in real terms. South Korea is a net importer of agri-food and seafood products. Canada exported Can$1.2 billion of agri-food and seafood products to South Korea in 2024. Beside commodity food products, the packaged food market has been experiencing increase in the past 5 years. The health and wellness industry continues to gain greater significance as more consumers have become cognisant of the negative impact of processed food and beverages on their health and wellbeing. Among the major groups of consumer goods and services, clothing and footwear, hospitality services, and food and non-alcoholic beverages saw the largest price increases in 2023.
Export Market Diversification: Strengthen linkages between PEI and industry buyers from South Korea within the agri-food, seafood and beverage sector
Funding Support: Benefit from Innovation PEI’s provincial booth in the Canada Pavilion

The participation fee is $2,000 CAD per company counter within PEI booth.
Deadline of expression of interest: Feb. 28, 2026
For more information and to express your interest, please contact Lannia Pan MacAleer via email or phone.
Lannia Pan MacAleer Trade Development Officer, Global Trade Services 902-368-6208 lpmacaleer@gov.pe.ca

2026 SEUS-CP Conference - Greenville, South Carolina
2026-06-21 - 2026-06-23
Innovation PEI is seeking interest from export-ready PEI-based companies to participate in Southeast United States-Canadian Provinces Conference (SEUS-CP) in Greenville, South Carolina, from June 21-23, 2026.
Dates: June 21-23, 2026
Location: Greenville, South Carolina

Mission Key Sectors:

Life Sciences – Growth opportunities include innovative technologies in health, agriculture, and the environment, with a focus on medical devices, pharmaceuticals, digital health, biotech, and R&D.
Advanced Energy – This sector addresses technologies and services that improve the efficiency and effectiveness of energy production, management, and consumption, making them more secure, clean, reliable, and affordable.
Mobility – From transportation infrastructure and vehicle manufacturing to mobility as a service (MaaS) and cross-cutting technologies, this sector addresses sustainability and demand for flexibility and efficiency.

Why Participate:

High-level networking and cross-border partnerships among small and medium-sized manufacturers, distributors, tech providers, and procurement leaders from the Southeastern U.S. and Canadian provinces.
Access to beneficial panel discussions and insights into key sectors in the advanced energy, mobility and life.
Targeted B2B matchmaking, which guarantees curated one-on-one meetings with high-level potential buyers and partners from leading global companies.
High-level access to senior government delegations from all twelve SEUS-CP jurisdictions (six U.S. states and six Canadian provinces).

Download the 2026 SEUS-CP Flyer by clicking here.
To access Anchor Company websites, profiles, and buying needs, please click here.
Anchor firms are larger manufacturers, service providers, and research institutions that would benefit from meeting new suppliers and partners from the Southeastern United States and Canada.
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 and access to the online application portal, please click here.
Registration fee for the event is $350 USD per person.
This includes meals, networking receptions, panel discussions, and scheduled one-on-one B2B meetings.
To register please visit: https://seus-cp.com
For more information on this Business Mission, please contact Bonnie MacDonald, Innovation PEI at bjmacdonald@gov.pe.ca or (902) 394 -5006

Team Canada Trade Mission to Japan 2026
2026-06-23 - 2026-06-26
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 28, 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

Ireland Business Development Mission 2026
2026-07-05 - 2026-07-12
In collaboration with the four Atlantic Provinces, Innovation PEI will partner on a business development mission to Ireland, taking place during the Limerick Film Lab and Galway Film Fleadh from July 5–12, 2026.

Up to eight producers from the four Atlantic Provinces, Newfoundland and Labrador (NL), Nova Scotia (NS), Prince Edward Island (PEI) and New Brunswick (NB) will be selected to take part in this mission, which is designed to promote coproduction, joint-financing, distribution, and development opportunities between the screen industry producers in the Atlantic provinces and those internationally.

The mission will support producers in enhancing their knowledge of working in international markets.

Dates: July 5–12, 2026

Limerick Film Lab from July 5-8, 2026
Galway Film Fleadh Industry Fair from July 9-12, 2026

Location: Limerick and Galway Ireland

Why Participate:

Build partnerships, structure co-productions, and foster creative collaboration across borders at the Limerick Film Lab.
Attend one-on-one and group meetings at the Galway Film Fleadh Industry Fair.
Opportunities for networking and collaboration within the film industry and the wider audiovisual landscape.

Travel and Accommodations

Companies will be responsible for booking their own travel and accommodations for this trip. The delegation must be on the ground to start the Limerick Film Lab, beginning the morning of July 5, 2026 (subject to change).

Targeted Meetings and Marketplace Opportunities

Following the Limerick Film Lab, targeted meetings will be arranged at the Galway Film Fair for each participant based on their individual project needs.
The Galway Film Fair encompasses the many industry events taking place during the Galway Film Fleadh. In addition to targeted meetings, the Fair hosts The Marketplace (European co-production meetings), Networking meetings, The Fleadh Forum, Industry Seminars, Masterclasses and much more.

Application Process

To apply, companies must complete the linked application form and provide all supporting materials, including company credentials and bio, project portfolio and target markets, by Friday, May 15, 2026.

Eligibility Criteria:

1. Must have at least one producer credit on completed productions, such as:

A television one-off production with a minimum broadcast length of 30 minutes
A television series production
A feature film that received financing from a Federal and/or Provincial funding agency

2. Must have participated in at least one international market or festival event (can include provincially led business development missions)

3. Must have multiple viable projects suitable for international markets
Click here to download the application form.

If you feel you may not meet the criteria but are still interested in attending the mission, please contact Innovation PEI’s Film Industry Growth Specialist, Meaghan Brander at mdbrander@gov.pe.ca
