Canadian Technology Accelerator Program (Canada)

Benefits

• The Hong Kong CTA will give you:
  • attendance and exhibition space at the largest sustainability conference and tradeshow in HK, Re-think, as well as attendance at HK Green WeekHK Green Week
  • market briefings on doing business in Hong Kong
  • expert sharing from Corporates and investors on their sustainability needs
  • access to local corporate buyers and investors
  • opportunity to pitch in front of corporate buyers and investors in HK

Eligibility Criteria

• They are looking for high-potential Canadian sustainable technologies that can help companies and industries decarbonize and reduce waste. Companies must be interested in expanding into Asia with their end users being:
  • property developers/construction companies
  • utilities
  • hospitality
  • textiles/sourcing
  • transportation (auto/air/maritime)
  • food and beverage (F&B)
  • brands
  • financial Services
• Technologies could include:
  • green building technologies, workplace safety technologies
  • energy management, battery storage, smart grid, carbon capture
  • solutions to help reduce kitchen waste, water leak detections sensors
  • alternative dyes, sustainable fabrics, supply chain visibility software
  • low carbon fuels
  • biodegradable plastics and utensils, alternative meats
  • green packaging
  • climate risk assessment software
• Companies should have at least one of the following characteristics:
  • raised a round of funding from institutional investors
  • existing market traction – ideally companies that already have sold to customers in North America, Europe or East and Southeast Asia.
  • senior management who can commit to participating in the entire program
• The Trade Commissioner Service supports equity, diversity and inclusion in trade. They strongly encourage companies led by Canadians of all backgrounds to apply.

For more information, visit Government of Canada.