Innovation PEI

Multi-Sector Mission to South Korea and Japan - September 14 - 21, 2025
2025-09-14 - 2025-09-21
Innovation PEI, in collaboration with the other Atlantic Provinces and ACOA, is seeking export-ready PEI companies from the following sectors for participation in an Atlantic Canada Trade Mission to Seoul, South Korea, and Tokyo and Osaka, Japan from September 14-21, 2025.

Aerospace and Defence
Agri-food & Food (Including Seafood)
Bio/Life Sciences
Clean Technology
Energy
ICT
Ocean Technology

Mission Features

Pre-arranged, qualified B2B meetings
Attendance at Atlantic Canada Day at Expo 2025 Osaka
Participation in business networking events, site tours, and roundtables
Market briefings and pre-mission webinars
Access to Canadian Trade Commissioner Service in-market
Group ground transportation in-market

Proposed Mission In-Market Programming Dates
Seoul, South Korea

Sunday, September 14 – in-market presentation/ /site tour
Monday, September 15 – B2B’s/roundtable discussions/reception Tokyo, Japan
Tuesday, September 16 – In-market presentation/site tour/roundtable discussions
Wednesday, September 17 – B2Bs/lunch reception travel to Osaka

Osaka, Japan

Thursday, September 18 – in-market presentation/B2Bs/roundtable discussion
Friday, September 19 – Atlantic Canada Day and reception at Expo 2025
Saturday, September 20-21 – Attendance at Expo 2025 (Business intelligence gathering)

Companies can choose to participate in the entire mission, visiting all three markets, or they can select only those markets they wish to participate in.
Deadline for Expression of Interest: Friday, May 30, 2025. If you are interested in joining this mission, please confirm your interest by email with Lannia Pan MacAleer lpmacaleer@gov.pe.ca. She will then send you the registration form.
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.
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Taste of Canada’s Food Island – South Korea & Japan (September 15-20, 2025)
To maximize the market expansion and diversification opportunities outlined above, Innovation PEI is planning to host comprehensive marketing campaigns and press conferences in Seoul, Tokyo, and Osaka—aligned with the Atlantic Canada trade mission to South Korea and Japan. These events will spotlight PEI’s food brand, Canada’s Food Island, and will include:

a) Integrated Marketing Campaigns A combination of traditional and digital strategies promoting Canada’s Food Island and PEI’s leadership in sustainability, food safety, quality, and innovation.
b) Signature Food Events

Prince Edward Island Day at Expo 2025 Osaka (Canada Pavilion)
Three Taste of Canada’s Food Island Press Conferences in Seoul, Tokyo, and Osaka

These initiatives will increase consumer awareness, media exposure, and business interest in PEI food products. More Info Here!
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If you have any questions, please reach out to Lannia Pan MacAleer 902-368-6208 | lpmacaleer@gov.pe.ca

Seafood Expo Asia 2025 - September 10-12, 2025
2025-09-10 - 2025-09-12 | Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Singapore
Innovation PEI, in partnership with the Atlantic Provinces, the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and Taste of Nova Scotia, are seeking Atlantic Canadian seafood companies to confirm their interest to participate at Seafood Expo Asia (SEA) in Singapore from September 10-12, 2025.
SEA is the seafood marketplace for Asia, bringing together industry suppliers from around the world with buyers from across Asia. A gateway to Asia, Singapore is the world’s busiest shipping hub, connected to 600 ports in over 120 countries. SEA offers the Hosted Buyer program, which connects top-tier, high-volume buyers with exhibiting companies and provides benefits to qualified decision-makers involved in high-volume purchases.
Over the last 5 years, the demand for Atlantic Canadian Seafood in Asia has grown tremendously with export sales totalling $1.45B in 2023. As a major consumer, importer, and producer of seafood, and with a population of more than 4 billion people, Asia shows tremendous potential for export growth and market diversification.
Mission features:

An open-concept Atlantic Canada pavilion with shared booth spaces for each province.
The option to participate as a co-exhibitor or show walker if you are not able/eligible to participate as a co-exhibitor.
Turn-key booths for each province including furnishings, graphics, and signage for each co-exhibitor.
Participation in the SEA Hosted Buyer Program with high-value B2B meetings.
Possible in-market networking and B2B initiatives (TBC)

Registration fees:

Co-exhibitor: $2,500.00
Show Walker: $1,000.00

To submit your Expression of Interest, please click on the Application Form link below:
SEA 2025 APPLICATION FORM
Expression of Interest deadline: May 23, 2025
For more information, please refer to the SEA 2025 Expression of Interest Information Sheet or contact Lannia Pan MacAleer at lpmacaleer@gov.pe.ca

World Food Expo (WOFEX) 2025- August 6-9, 2025
2025-08-06 - 2025-08-09
The Trade Commissioner Service of the Embassy of Canada in the Philippines is pleased to invite you to participate as an exhibitor under the Canadian Pavilion at the World Food Expo (WOFEX) 2025 from August 6 to 9, 2025, and as a delegate in our pre-WOFEX targeted B2B meetings and company visits from August 4 to 5, 2025).
The WOFEX is a 4-day tradeshow, and has been the largest food and beverages tradeshow in the Philippines for over 20 years. WOFEX attracts over 40,000 trade show visitors annually, coming from the Philippine agriculture, agri-food and seafood industry (food service institutions, importers and distributors, food processing companies, agents and indentors, and retailers). WOFEX includes a number of trade show segments including FineFoods (for food and beverages), FoodPackPro (for products and services related to food packaging, manufacturing and handling), FoodServe (showcases food service equipment, kitchenware and bakeware), The Hotel Summit (an expo focused on the growing food and hospitality industry), WOFEX University (a series of seminars including food and beverage industry practitioners) and the Philippine Culinary Cup or PCC (the most prestigious culinary competition in the market).
On the margins of WOFEX, the Embassy will participate in FineFoods and PCC, aside from organizing a business development (B2B) initiative to target key players in the Philippine agri-food market prior to WOFEX to promote Canada as a reliable source of safe and quality agri-food products and facilitate commercial partnerships between Canadian and Philippine companies.
We’re also pleased to let you know that WOFEX is happening two weeks after the Food Hotel Indonesia (FHI), if you are also interested in FHI, you may contact TCS in Jakarta, Indonesia (details below).
Products that are identified with high potential in the Philippines for WOFEX 2025:

Commodities: Raw materials for food processing companies (i.e. dairy/whey powder, flour from soy, potatoes, etc., meats including beef, pork and poultry, potatoes (including French fries), sweeteners, etc.
Processed Food and Beverages (retail-packaged, also open to products with capacity for private label): Sweet and savoury snack foods, potato chips, juices, cookies, condiments, breakfast items, canned food, wines and spirits, non-alcoholic beverages, etc.
Seafood: Retail-packaged and ingredients for HORECA seafood products, lobsters, cod, salmon, mussels, etc.

Benefits in joining WOFEX 2025 as a Canadian exhibitor:

Increase commercial agri-food network in the Philippines including importers, food service operators, retailers, media, social media influencers during the WOFEX Welcome Reception;
Facilitation of B2Bs at the 72-sqm Canadian Pavilion at WOFEX 2025 (participating exhibitors will be provided a podium for a cost by AAFC);
Promotion your company on social media leading up to, during and after WOFEX;
Dissemination of trade leads received at the Canadian Pavilion; and
Inclusion in cooking demonstrations, product sampling and the Welcome Reception menu at the Canadian Pavilion.

For more information on WOFEX, click here!
Companies that are interested to register as exhibitors for WOFEX 2025, please email:

Mr. Christian Lauziere christian.lauziere@AGR.GC.CA and Ms. Michelle Jardine michelle.jardine@AGR.GC.CA

cc: the team in the Philippines (Angel.Cachuela@international.gc.ca and Louise.Pasadilla@international.gc.ca).
As slots are limited (i.e. the Canadian Pavilion will only have space for 7 Canadian exhibitors), space reservations will be allotted on a first come, first served basis and selection of exhibitors will be made by Agriculture and Agri-food Canada (AAFC).

For companies that are also interested in participating as an Exhibitor to Food Hotel Indonesia (FHI) on July 22 to 25, 2025. Please contact jasmine.labelle@international.gc.ca and hermawx.hermawan@international.gc.ca.

Galway Film Fleadh – The Marketplace at Galway Film Fair – July 10th-13th, 2025
2025-07-11 - 2025-07-12
Applications are now open for Prince Edward Island film producers to apply for The Marketplace (July 11th & 12th) at the Galway Film Fair (July 10th – 13th). The Marketplace at the Galway Film Fair runs alongside the Galway Film Fleadh, offering pre-scheduled one-on-one meetings between filmmakers and key industry figures, including:

Film Financiers & Investors
Distributors & Sales Agents
Broadcasters & Film Funds
Major Producers & Film Festivals

The Marketplace’s unique selling points:

Transatlantic Bridge – Connecting European and North American film industries for cross-border collaborations.

Direct Access to the World’s Leading Financiers – Meet the decision-makers who shape international film financing.

Showcasing New Talent – Presenting the best in emerging European and international cinema to buyers and festival programmers.

The Galway Film Fair also hosts conferences, seminars, masterclasses, and industry networking events, making it a key hub for global film professionals.
Eligibility
To participate in the Marketplace at the Galway Film Fair, applicants must have either a project in development or a completed film. Applicants should note that priority will be given to projects which have a percentage of development and/or production finance in place.

Learn more and apply today!

For more information or to learn more, get in touch with Innovation PEI’s Film Industry Growth Specialist, Meaghan Brander at mdbrander@gov.pe.ca

Good Food Mercantile - NYC - June 28, 2025
2025-06-28
The US Trade Commissioner network has space for up to 10 Canadian companies to participate in their booth at the Good Food Mercantile in NYC this June. The Good Food Mercantile is an “un-trade show” that draws a diverse set of independent and gourmet retailers from across the country seeking new and ethically produced food and beverage products. Companies can express interest in participating through the end of May. Cost to participate is $1,000 USD plus travel costs.
BACKGROUND
This is the third year that Global Affairs has partnered with the Good Food Foundation to host a booth at their Mercantiles. Past exhibitors have enjoyed success at Central Market, TJX, Williams Sonoma, Cost Plus, and other key regional accounts. The New York iteration is by far their best attended, with a diverse draw of buyers attending the Summer Fancy Food Show.
Ideal applicants are small- to medium-Canadian food manufacturers who are looking to work with:

Influential independent US retailers (ex. Erewhon, Zabar’s, Zingerman’s, DiBruno Brothers)
Regional gourmet chains (ex. Dorothy Lane, Central Market)
National non-grocery retailers (ex. TJX, Williams Sonoma, Alaska Airlines)

These companies are typically pulling single cases (either drop ship or through distribution) through a pallet at a time.
The Good Food Mercantile NYC takes place from 12-5pm on Saturday, June 28 at the Metropolitan Pavilion.

PROCESS
Interested companies need to be approved by the Good Food Foundation as meeting their Guild standards (except for Made in USA) to participate in the show. Specific information on standards for exhibiting companies can be found here. Please note that the upper right of the page includes a drop down featuring category-specific standards. Companies can express interest here. Once approved by the Good Food Foundation, companies can secure a spot with their deposit directly to the Foundation.
The US Trade Commissioner network will be hosting a Q&A webinar in coming weeks for interested companies. I will be using the interest form to contact companies for the webinar. Please complete the form to be included in this, even if you are unsure about participating. There is a space in the form to include notes to Meghan (Good Food Foundation) and me.
FAQs

Are alcoholic beverages allowed? Alcoholic beverage companies that are legally sold in the US are eligible to participate. There may be additional insurance requirements that are the responsibility of the exhibitor.
Who attends? 2024 NYC attendees can be found here. This is a smaller, curated show. An estimated 200-300 buyers will be in attendance. You should expect ample engagement with those attending.
What is included? Skirted table space (4’), any electricity needs, ice, glasses for sampling. The booth is a 4’ table length, in accordance with show norms. There should not be significant booth costs as the show’s ethos supports simplicity and encourages exhibitors to keep the focus on the products.
Is the pricing discounted? Yes. The online pricing is for Good Food Guild members only. Booths for non-Guild members are $2,500 each.
Note: Good Food Mercantile typically runs 2-3 shows a year. The west coast show details have not been announced yet, but Global Affairs plans on participating. If you are a company interested in participating in any upcoming shows, but not NYC, please feel free to complete the interest form and note this.
Is there a hotel block? We do not have a hotel block for attendees.
Will Global Affairs be at the Summer Fancy Food Show / supporting companies attending? Companies interested in exhibiting at or walking the SFFS are encouraged to let me know and I will connect you with the GAC team in attendance.
I’m unsure about participation – what should I do for next steps? Please complete the interest form and include a note to this effect. It takes a little while for the Good Food team to review and approve companies. This will ensure you’re included in the Q&A webinar and are able to reserve a space if you remain interested.

Multi-Sector Mission to Toronto, Ontario – June 9th-13th, 2025
2025-06-09 - 2025-06-13
Innovation PEI will lead a multi-sector business mission to Toronto on June 9th -June 13th, 2025, in support of trade, investment and tourism opportunities in this region. The mission will consist of a business program of prearranged meetings between participating PEI companies/organizations with Toronto based companies/organizations.
Here’s what to expect:

Arrive in Toronto Sunday, June 8th, 2025/ Mission briefing
Prearranged B2B meetings / Monday, June 9th-13th, 2025
Transportation provided in market

Focus sectors:

Information and communications technologies
Life sciences/ Bio
Advanced Manufacturing
Education
Professional Services
Agriculture and processed foods
Fish and seafood
Food and Beverage
Aerospace

Mission features:

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 (60% by Innovation PEI).

Registration Deadline: March 21st, 2025.

Complete the Registration Form here.

2025 SEUS-CP Conference - Saint John, New Brunswick - June 8-10, 2025
2025-06-08 - 2025-06-10
The annual Southeast United States-Canadian Provinces Conference (SEUS-CP) brings together small and medium-sized manufacturers, distributors, tech providers, and procurement leaders from top global companies within the SEUS-CP alliance to build connections and unlock new supply chain opportunities.

Join us in Saint John, NB, from June 8-10, 2025, for three days of forging new partnerships and unlocking procurement opportunities.

Fill out the Registration Form here.

For more information about this event, please get in touch with Bonnie MacDonald, Director of Global Trade Services, Innovation PEI, at bjmacdonald@gov.pe.ca

Multi-Sector Trade Mission to the Caribbean - June 2-8, 2025
2025-06-02
Innovation PEI is inviting export-ready businesses from Prince Edward Island in the fields of engineering, architecture, clean and marine technologies, renewable energy, and manufacturing to participate in the PEI Multi-Sector Trade Mission to the Caribbean, taking place June 2–8, 2025.
A key feature of the mission will be attendance at the Annual General Meetings of the Port Management Association of the Caribbean (PMAC), scheduled for June 4–6, 2025, in Willemstad, Curaçao. In addition to the AGM, participating PEI companies will benefit from pre-arranged B2B meetings and a port tour, providing direct engagement opportunities with senior executives from four Caribbean port authorities.
PMAC represents 26 full members and 44 ports across the Caribbean, along with 38 associate members from the private sector. This year’s AGM will bring together senior executives from Caribbean port authorities, maritime stakeholders, and government agencies, along with international partners, to explore strategic opportunities for cooperation and transformation within the region’s maritime and trade sectors. Key focal themes of the 2025 AGM include:

Port Modernization and Infrastructure Development
Technological Innovation in Maritime Operations and Trade Facilitation
Environmental Stewardship and Climate Resilience
Humanization of Technology

This mission offers PEI companies a tremendous opportunity to:

Explore regional partnerships and market entry opportunities in Caribbean port redevelopment.
Participate in B2B meetings with four Caribbean port authorities.
Network with key stakeholders across the Caribbean port ecosystem.
Showcase your company’s innovative, leading-edge technologies and solutions in green building, energy efficiency, clean and marine tech, and related products and services.

Tentative itinerary:
Monday, June 2 – Tuesday, June 3: B2B Meetings and Networking with Senior Executives from:

Antigua and Barbuda Port Authority
Ports Authority of the Turks and Caicos Islands
St. Vincent and The Grenadines Port Authority
Curaçao Ports Authority

Wednesday, June 4 – Friday, June 6: PMAC Annual General Meeting
Saturday, June 7 – Sunday, June 8: Site Visit and further discussion: Antigua and Barbuda Port
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 visit: https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/service/export-enhancement-and-diversification-fund
Notes:

PEI export-ready companies may choose to participate in select activities or the full itinerary, depending on their interests and availability.
Registration for the PMAC AGM is complimentary for all PEI delegates. Innovation PEI will facilitate the registration with the PMAC team for PEI delegates.
Given the tight planning timeline, we would greatly appreciate it if you could confirm your company’s interest in joining this mission at your earliest convenience by contacting Lannia MacAleer: lpmacaleer@gov.pe.ca

Team Canada Trade Mission to Thailand and Cambodia – May 25-30, 2025
2025-05-25 - 2025-05-30
As part of Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, will lead a Team Canada Trade Mission (TCTM) to Thailand and Cambodia. The trade mission will help Canadian exporters and innovators from across the country position themselves in both markets by showcasing their capabilities and competitiveness while facilitating long-term trade and investment opportunities.
Dates: Sunday, May 25 to Friday, May 30, 2025
Markets: Core programming in Bangkok (Thailand) from May 25 to May 28, with additional priority sector programming in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) on May 29 and May 30.
Priority sectors: While the trade mission is open to companies and organizations from all sectors, the program will highlight areas of Canadian competitive advantage, with a particular focus on the following priority sectors:

Agri-food and food processing (Thailand and Cambodia)
Cleantech and sustainable infrastructure (Thailand and Cambodia)
Information and communication technologies (Thailand only)
Life sciences (Thailand only)

The B2B program stream (which includes pre-arranged business to business meetings) will be available only to eligible small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that operate in the priority sectors.
Format: In-market
Application deadline: February 14, 2025, 23:59 (P.T.)

More information here.

World Hydrogen 2025 – May 20-22, 2025
2025-05-20 - 2025-05-22
The industry’s most influential event, World Hydrogen 2025 Summit & Exhibition returns to Rotterdam to deliver its largest edition yet!
Brought to you by the Sustainable Energy Council and RX Global, in partnership with the Dutch Government, the Province of South Holland, the City of Rotterdam and the Port of Rotterdam, World Hydrogen 2025 is recognised as the official meeting place where hydrogen deals get done and key partnerships are forged.
2025 marks the midway milestone where progress must be assessed and benchmarked against industry and decarbonisation goals – are we on track? Join 15,000 global industry experts to exchange key insights, build new alliances and sign bold agreements that will kickstart the next wave of hydrogen project developments into the 2030s.

More information here.

Seafood Expo Global – Barcelona, Spain – May 6-8, 2025
2025-05-06 - 2025-05-08
The Largest Event on the Globe – Seafood Expo Global/Seafood Processing Global is the world’s largest seafood trade event. More than 35,300 buyers, suppliers, media, and other seafood professionals from over 150 countries visit the exposition. Attendees come to meet with existing suppliers, source new products and network with other industry professionals. It is the global place where the seafood industry meets.

Seafood Expo Global/Seafood Processing Global is The Global Seafood Marketplace, serving industry professionals and buyers from all corners of the supply chain and world. If you purchase seafood for your business, you simply cannot afford to miss this event.

No other resource can provide seafood buyers the sourcing opportunities and access found at Seafood Expo Global/Seafood Processing Global. At just one venue, throughout nine halls, professionals like you come face-to-face with exhibiting suppliers representing 87 countries. With nearly every type of seafood product, equipment and service at your fingertips, you are equipped to make the best purchasing decisions for your business and customers.

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More information here.

SIAL Canada 2025 – Toronto, Ontario – April 29 – May 1, 2025
2025-04-29 - 2025-05-01
Food and Beverage Atlantic, working jointly with the provinces of New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Labrador and Prince Edward Island, is seeking Atlantic Canadian companies to attend SIAL Canada in a from April 29 – May 1, 2025.
SIAL is North America’s biggest food-innovation tradeshow, bringing together equipment, technology, and food products in 3 key sectors: food and beverage, grocerant and packaging. SIAL Canada is the only national trade show that offers a complete range of food products under one roof to meet customers’ expectations. Buyers and decision makers across the whole industry, from grocery, wholesale and specialty retail to foodservice and manufacturing, will converge to uncover the hottest trends, latest product launches and the industry’s vision for the future.
The 2025 edition will include Trade Commissioners from Mexico, the Caribbean, Japan, Germany as well as the United States.
Mission features:
The goals of the mission are to showcase and promote the high-quality seafood, agri-food and beverage products from Atlantic Canada, to increase export opportunities for Atlantic Canadian companies, and to increase the number of Atlantic Canadian companies exporting outside the Atlantic Provinces.
Deadlines and Next Steps:
Please submit your Expression of Interest by March 14th, 2025. Early Applications are encouraged as space is limited and selection is competitive. Co-exhibitors spots may deplete prior to the deadline.

See the full Expression of Interest Here.

Fill out the Application Form here.

Build Green Atlantic 2025 & Incoming Caribbean Buyers Mission – April 28th-29th, 2025
2025-04-28 - 2025-04-29
Incoming Caribbean Buyers’ Mission to BuildGreen Atlantic
With support from ACOA and the four Atlantic Provinces, Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters (CME) has partnered with BuildGreen Atlantic to host an Incoming Buyers’ Mission from the Caribbean to the April 2025 conference in Halifax.
BuildGreen Atlantic, presented by ASHRAE Halifax Chapter, is a conference, tradeshow and networking event that advances the design, construction, and operation of greener buildings in Atlantic Canada. BuildGreen Atlantic 2025 will be held in Halifax on April 28 & 29, 2025.
The first day features Pre-Conference Workshops and Building Tours of high-performance facilities, concluding with an Opening Reception for delegates, sponsors, and guests. The second day centers on the Conference and Tradeshow at the Halifax Convention Centre, attracting professionals from the green building sector, including owners, architects, engineers, and students, with content relevant to both residential and ICI sectors.
The BuildGreen Atlantic Incoming Buyers Mission aims to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in global market expansion and greener practices. The incoming delegation includes buyers from the Caribbean seeking sustainable goods and services for infrastructure projects, highlighting the region’s interest in Atlantic Canada’s skills and materials in sustainability and energy efficiency.
Atlantic Canadian companies have opportunities to leverage low-carbon investments in the Caribbean, benefiting from a skilled labor force, natural resources, and proximity to markets in the Caribbean.
During their visit our Caribbean delegates will gain insights into regional technologies that reduce energy consumption and environmental impact in the built environment through B2B meetings, site visits, and building tours.
BuildGreen Atlantic delegates who are interested in participating in B2B meetings with our incoming delegates are requested to express their interest by filling out this form BGA 2005 Incoming Caribbean Delegation Meeting Request. The Mission Consultants will be responsible for matchmaking.
You must be a registered delegate of BuildGreen Atlantic to participate in the B2B opportunity. Registration information is available at canada

More information here.

Atlantic Trade Mission – Hannover Messe 2025 – March 30 – April 4, 2025
2025-03-30 - 2025-04-04
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.

For more information about Hannover Messe :

Canada at Hannover Messe
Topics & Trends at Hannover Messe

Registration and more information here

Mexico ANTAD Show & Multi-Sector Trade Mission – March 22nd – 27th
2025-03-22 - 2025-03-27
Expo ANTAD 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. At the March 2024 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.
One of the unique features of this trade show is that 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. Several retailers of interest to Canadian exporters including Soriana, Chedraui, Walmart, La Comer, H-E-B, Casa Ley, and Liverpool have their teams of buyers at the show. This allows the Canadian delegation to meet with key decision makers and provides great visibility for companies who are already present in the Mexican market and for new-to-market exporters.
At the last edition of ANTAD in March 2024, 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.
This year, 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.
The participation fee $862.59 for Multi-Sector Mission. The registration deadline is February 25th, 2025.

Company Profile Form

Registration Form

Seafood Expo North America – Boston, USA – March 16-18, 2025
2025-03-16 - 2025-03-18
The 2025 Conference Program at Seafood Expo North America/Seafood Processing North America will feature more than 30 educational sessions led by top seafood industry experts. Attendees will take away engaging and practical information covering the most important and timely issues relevant to today’s seafood business environment.
This year’s program will start with Keynote Speaker, Dr. Nomi Prins, presenting the session: Riding the Waves: Navigating Economic, Energy, and Trade Policies Impacting the Seafood Industry in 2025. The keynote address is open to all registered Expo attendees.

More information here.

Canada-Bahamas Innovation Trade Mission, February 26-28, 2025
2025-02-26 - 2025-02-28
Canada’s High Commission to The Bahamas invites you to participate in the upcoming CANADA-BAHAMAS INNOVATION TRADE MISSION 2025, hosted by the Government of The Bahamas and organized in partnership with the Government of Canada and the Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers Confederation (BCCEC).
This initiative, which is designed to encourage economic growth, innovation and collaboration between Canadian and Bahamian companies, is aimed at small, medium and large-sized Canadian exporters from diverse backgrounds.
DATES: Wednesday, February 26 to Friday, February 28, 2025
MARKET: Core programming in Nassau, The Bahamas throughout February 26 to 28, including site visits in the priority sectors.
PRIORITY SECTORS: While the trade mission is open to companies and organizations from all sectors, the programme will highlight areas of Canadian competitive advantage, with a particular focus on the following priority sectors:

Agri-food and Agri-tech
Clean technologies and clean energy
Fintech
Tourism/Hospitality Investment/Services
Academic Partnerships

To be considered for the Canada-Bahamas Innovation Trade Mission, please submit your interest as soon as possible, and no later than December 20, 2024, at 17:00 EST to kngtn-td@international.gc.ca (copied to yasmin.chong@international.gc.ca)

Multi-Sector Atlantic Canada Trade Mission to Singapore, Malaysia and Vietnam – February 19-27, 2025
2025-02-19 - 2025-02-27
Innovation PEI, in partnership with the Atlantic Provinces, and project proponent Taste of Nova Scotia, is inviting Island, export-ready companies from across sectors to participate in an Atlantic Canada Trade Mission to Singapore, Malaysia, and Vietnam, taking place February 19-27, 2025.
PEI companies operating in the following sectors are invited to register for the Multi-Sector Mission:

Agrifood & Seafood
Clean Technology
Energy Transitions & Energy Security
Information & Communications Technology
Bioscience
Ocean Technology & Blue Economy

Proposed Mission In Marketing Programing:

Singapore – February 18-21st
Malaysia – February 22 – 25th
Vietnam – February 26-27th

Participating companies can chose to participate in the entire mission in all three markets, or select only those specific markets of interest.
Why Participate:
Participating Island companies will benefit from the following:

Pre-arranged, and qualified business-to-business (B-2-B) meetings
Attendance at the Canada-in-Asia Conference 2025 in Singapore (for conference-related sector participants)
Participation in business networking opportunities
Pre-mission webinars and in-market briefings
Participation in site and facility tours
Group ground transportation in market
Participating Island companies may be eligible for up to 40% of pre-determined eligible travel costs via the IPEI Export Trade Assistance Program

Registration Process & Participation Fees:
PEI companies interested in participating are required to complete an application to be considered for the Atlantic Canada Trade Mission to Singapore, Malaysia, and Vietnam.
Companies selected to participate in the mission will be required to submit the participation fee to project proponent Tase of Nova Scotia
Participation Fee: $1,000.00 per company

Team Canada Trade Mission to Australia – February 16-21, 2025
2025-02-16 - 2025-02-21
Team Canada Trade Mission to Australia
Led by the Honourable Mary Ng
Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development
Canada’s Trade Commissioner Service is seeking small, medium and large-sized companies, including exporters from diverse backgrounds, to join the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development for a Team Canada Trade Mission to Australia.
Dates: Sunday, February 16 to Friday, February 21, 2025
Market: Core programming in Sydney from February 16 to 19 and additional priority sector programming in Brisbane and Melbourne on February 20 and 21 for those selected for the business to business (B2B) program and that operate in the priority sectors.
Priority Sectors: While the trade mission is open to companies and organizations from all sectors, the trade mission program will highlight areas of Canadian competitive advantage, with a particular focus on the following priority sectors:

agri-food and agri-tech
clean technologies and clean energy
mining equipment technology and services
ICT (with a focus on digital infrastructure and smart cities)

WHY PARTICIPATE?
Members of the Canadian business delegation will participate in:

networking opportunities with Minister Ng and Australian business leaders
on-site business briefings by our Trade Commissioners, senior officials, and key local industry players
market overviews and/or roundtables with local industry and experts
pre-arranged business to business meetings (only applicable to companies selected for the B2B program stream)

WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE?
Team Canada Trade Missions welcome:

export-ready Canadian companies of all sizes, including exporters from diverse backgrounds, with strong potential to address opportunities in Australia and generate tangible business outcomes
provinces and territories, municipalities and other Canadian organizations, such as regional development agencies, trade associations and chambers of commerce, looking to expand their reach and engagement in Australia

Each application will go through an extensive assessment process to determine the most suitable stream for the organization.
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 block bookings) will be provided to confirmed participants as information becomes available.
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.
SUBMIT AN APPLICATION
To be considered for the business delegation of the Team Canada Trade Mission to Australia, submit your application as soon as possible, and no later than November 15, 2024, 17:00 E.T. We anticipate a high demand for participation in this mission. To maximize the number of participating organizations, a maximum of two representatives per organization can register for the trade mission.

Seafood From Canada European Export Café – Rome, Paris, and London – February 3-11, 2025
2025-02-03 - 2025-02-11
About The Seafood From Canada – European Export Café:
Innovation PEI, in partnership with the Atlantic Provincial Seafood Trade Group and the Government of Canada, is currently recruiting Island, export-ready seafood companies that are interested in participating in the Seafood Export Café trade mission to Europe, visiting Rome, Paris and London.
Participating Island seafood companies will participate in organized business-to-business (B-2-B) meetings with qualified European seafood buyers in each key seafood market.
B-2-B meetings will be held in-person for each of the three European locations followed by a networking activity. Meetings will be facilitated and organized by professional in-market consultants and Trade Commissioners.

Schedule:
Rome, Italy – February 3-4 (Monday & Tuesday)
Paris, France – February 6-7 (Thursday & Friday)
London, England – February 10-11 (Monday & Tuesday)

Why Participate:

B-2-B Match-Making – Work with an in-market consultant and the Trade Commissioners to organize in-person meetings with qualified European seafood buyers.
Market Access & Networking opportunities – Engage and connect with qualified European seafood buyers in three key European markets and participate in networking events.
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

Registration Process & Fees:
There is a two-step registration process to participate.

Step 1: Register for the Prince Edward Island delegation by contacting Innovation PEI Trade Development Officer, Lannia Pan MacAleer via email @ lpmacaleer@gov.pe.ca
Step 2: Confirm your registration for the Seafood Export Café to Europe – download, complete and submit the registration form to Lobster Council of Canada Executive Director, Geoff Irvine @ irvine@lobstercouncilcanada.ca
Deadline to Register – November 15, 2025

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’s interest as soon as possible as we will manage in a first come, first served basis.

Multi-Sector Mission to Toronto, Ontario – November 25th – 29th, 2024
2024-11-25 - 2024-11-29
Innovation PEI is seeking interest from export-ready PEI-based companies to participate in a Multi-Sector Mission in Toronto, Ontario, from November 25th – 29th, 2024.
Innovation PEI will lead a multi-sector business mission to Toronto on November 25th – 29th, 2024, in support of trade, investment and tourism opportunities in this region. The mission will consist of a business program of prearranged meetings between participating PEI companies/organizations with Toronto based companies/organizations.
Here’s what to expect:

Arrive in Toronto, Ontario/ Mission Briefing / November 25th, 2024
Prearranged B2B meetings / November 25th – 29th, 2024
Transportation provided in market

Focus sectors:

Information and communications technologies
Life sciences/ Bio
Advanced Manufacturing
Education
Professional Services
Agriculture and processed foods
Fish and seafood
Food and Beverage
Aerospace

Mission features:

Matchmaker/consulting services, 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.
Travel cost support on economy airfare, accommodations and meals (40% by Innovation PEI).

Registration Deadline: October 7th, 2024.

Multi-Sector Trade Mission, Boston and New York – October 28 – November 1, 2024
2024-10-28 - 2024-11-01
Innovation PEI will lead a multi-sector trade mission to Boston and New York on October 28th – November 1st, 2024, in support of trade and investment opportunities in this region. The mission will consist of a business program of pre-arranged meetings between participating PEI companies/organizations with New England and New York based companies/organizations
Mission schedule:

Sunday, October 27 – Arrive in Boston, Mass – Mission briefing in evening.
Monday, October 28 – Wednesday October 30 – Prearranged B2B meetings in the New England area.
Wednesday, October 30 – Travel via chartered bus as a group to New York City.
Wednesday, October 30 – Friday, November 1st – Prearranged B2B meetings in the New York area.
Friday, November 1 – Finish meetings/travel home.
