Call for Expressions of Interest for the Canadian Agri-Food Innovation Delegation at Singapore International Agri-Food Week (SIAW) 2026 (Oct 26-29, 2026)

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Call for Expressions of Interest

Canadian Agri-Food Innovation Delegation at Singapore International Agri-Food Week (SIAW) 2026

Unlock ASEAN Market Opportunities

Canada is inviting expressions of interest from innovative agriculture and agri-food companies to join a curated cohort of 6 to 8 firms in a Canadian Technology Accelerator (CTA) Express Program from October 26 to 29, 2026, during SIAW 2026, Asia-Pacific's leading platform for agri-food innovation, investment, and partnerships. Designed as a short-term, accelerator-style program, the CTA Express Program supports Canadian companies to enter and scale in Southeast Asia, building strategic partnerships with corporates, investors, and public-sector stakeholders.

What Selected Companies Receive

  1. Market readiness support: ASEAN-focused briefings, regulatory insights, and commercialization guidance
  2. Direct access to partners: Curated B2B meetings with investors, corporates, and ecosystem leaders
  3. High-impact exposure: Opportunity to pitch at the Asia-Pacific Agri-Food Innovation Summit
  4. Canada showcase: Participation in a Canada agriculture innovation event
  5. Ongoing support: Engagement with Canada's Trade Commissioner Service and partners

Who Should Apply

Canadian companies with scalable, market-ready innovations across the agriculture and agri-food value chain, including:

  1. Food tech & ingredients: plant proteins, functional ingredients, novel processing
  2. Sustainability solutions: regenerative agriculture, emissions reduction, climate resilience
  3. Nutrition innovation: health-focused products, value-added foods
  4. Agri-food system innovation: solutions that improve food production, supply chains, or resource efficiency

Ideal Candidate Profile

We are seeking companies that:

  1. Demonstrate strong commercial potential and readiness to scale
  2. Have validated solutions (e.g., pilots, customers, or partnerships)
  3. Are seeking international expansion, investment, or strategic collaboration
  4. Offer solutions relevant to ASEAN market needs (cost efficiency, resilience, food security)
  5. Are ready to engage with corporates, investors, and public-sector partners

Program Overview

Successful companies will receive the program components below at no cost (participants are responsible for their own travel and accommodation):

  1. Pre-departure preparation and advisory
  2. In-market programming during SIAW 2026
  3. Post-event follow-up support to advance pilots, partnerships, and investment opportunities

Expression of Interest

Please submit your Expression of Interest in approximately one page (or 500 words). Shortlisted companies may be asked to provide additional information at a later stage. Companies will be assessed based on the strength of their solution, commercial readiness, and potential fit for the Singapore and ASEAN markets.

Please address the following:

  1. Company overview
    What does your company do, and what problem are you solving?
  2. Solution & differentiation
    What makes your solution unique or compelling?
  3. Commercial traction
    (e.g., pilots, customers, revenue, partnerships)
  4. ASEAN interest
    Why are you interested in Singapore/ASEAN, and what are you seeking?
    (e.g., partners, pilots, investment)
  5. Key contact details

Submission Details

Please submit your Expression of Interest to:
francis.chan@international.gc.ca and martin.sullivan@international.gc.ca

Deadline: August 10, 2027