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
