# 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](https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fagrifoodinnovation.com%2F&data=05%7C02%7CJulie%40CFIN-RCIA.ca%7Ca7d8d95d9a8143bc7e6e08dee6643425%7C034d9167e243418aba7f6b4022abfec5%7C0%7C0%7C639201515240142927%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=SfyhB%2BVkqW%2BzlhC4lIGiCP0i3rr3ijBdRJQCXuG2w%2Fs%3D&reserved=0)
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**](mailto:francis.chan@international.gc.ca) **and** [**martin.sullivan@international.gc.ca**](mailto:martin.sullivan@international.gc.ca)

**Deadline: August 10, 2027**