Ontario Smart Tech & Embedded Systems Export Mission to Embedded World 2026

Embedded World is the premier global trade fair for embedded technologies, attracting over 1,200 exhibitors and 32,000 visitors in 2025, with more than 40,000 participants expected in 2026. The event showcases the latest in embedded hardware, software, security, and IoT, featuring high-level conferences and workshops on emerging trends like edge computing, AI integration, and secure IoT applications.

Key exhibition areas include: Embedded Vision (optical systems, sensors, image processing), Electronic Displays (microLEDs, HMI, automotive displays), M2M Communication (LPWAN, NB-IoT, 5G), Safety & Security (functional safety, cybersecurity), IC & IP Design (chip and encryption design)

The embedded systems market is growing rapidly (CAGR 10–15% through 2030), driven by smart devices, AI, and Industry 4.0, offering unique export opportunities for Ontario companies.

Participation Includes:

• One-on-one export advice and consultation

• Market and sector briefings on European trends and opportunities

• Turnkey co-exhibitor kiosk within the Canada Pavilion

• Two exhibitor passes

• Site visits and B2B matchmaking

• Marketing and promotional support

• On-site assistance during the trade show

Cost of Participation is CAD $4,560.

Ontario ICT Export Business Mission to Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2026

MWC Barcelona is the world’s largest and most influential annual exhibition for the mobile technology and connectivity industry with over 109,000 visitors from 205 countries and territories and over 2,900 exhibitors. 

MWC provides an excellent showcase of Ontario mobile technology products, and solutions and provides companies with key opportunities to build business partnerships in the European market, with the intention of unlocking new export markets in Europe and increasing exports for Ontario companies already active in the markets.

MWC attracts some of the industry’s most important decision-makers and the show is regarded as the best place to find new clients and partners and to network with leading players in the mobile and communication technology industry worldwide.

The mission program will include: 

• 1:1 export advice and consultation
• A pre-event Virtual Market Seminar
• Market and sector briefings to provide updates on trends and opportunities in key European markets
• Individual co-exhibitor turn-in ready kiosk within the Canada pavilion.
• 3 exhibitor passes
• B2B matchmaking and networking opportunities
• Marketing and promotional support 
• On-site assistance during the trade show

Booth assignments are first-come, first-served based on payment.  

The cost of exhibiting is CAD $ 4,851

Ontario ICT Export Business Mission to Mobile World Congress 2026

Mobile World Congress (MWC) Barcelona is the world’s largest and most influential annual exhibition for the mobile technology and connectivity industry with over 109,000 visitors from 205 countries and territories and over 2,900 exhibitors. 

MWC provides an excellent showcase of Ontario mobile technology products, and solutions and provides companies with key opportunities to build business partnerships in the European market, with the intention of unlocking new export markets in Europe and increasing exports for Ontario companies already active in the markets.

The mission program will include: 

• 1:1 export advice and consultation
• A pre-event Virtual Market Seminar
• Market and sector briefings to provide updates on trends and opportunities in key European markets
• Individual co-exhibitor turn-in ready kiosk within the Canada pavilion.
• 3 exhibitor passes and more

Ontario AI Export Business Mission to World AI Cannes Festival

World AI Cannes Festival (WAICF) 2026 will take place February 12–13, 2026. This elite event brings together a high-caliber mix of AI innovators, global tech leaders, fast-scaling startups, and enterprise decision-makers. Organized by the creators of Big Data & AI Paris, WAICF is purpose-built for real-world use cases, international B2B lead generation, and cross-sector strategic partnerships.

 The 2026 edition is expected to feature: more than 10,000 business attendees; over 220 international exhibitors, including companies such as Google, Meta, NVIDIA, AWS, Airbus, Hugging Face, Alibaba, JP Morgan, and Accenture; 320+ global speakers from industry, academia, and public institutions; 600+ pre-arranged business meetings, powered by WAICF’s AI-driven matchmaking platform; and strong representation from key sectors: healthcare, fintech, cybersecurity, mobility, energy, manufacturing, retail, and government.

The Ontario Mission will include:

• 1:1 export advice and consultation

• Market and sector briefings on key trends and opportunities in Europe

• Site visits

• Marketing and promotional support

• On-site assistance during the trade show

• Co-exhibitor plug-and-play kiosks within the branded Ontario/Canada Pavilion

• Unlimited exhibitor badges (exhibit-only access for additional staff)

• Company logo and profile featured on the official WAICF website

• Unlimited access to the BBCM matchmaking platform, allowing direct B2B meeting scheduling with qualified attendees (exhibitors, visitors, and speakers)

• Participation in a premium networking cocktail at the Majestic Hotel, engaging with high-profile delegates and decision-makers. 

 Booth assignments are first-come, first-served based on payment.  

 The cost to exhibit is CAD $3,900.

Call for Proposals: Non-Invasive Abdominal Wall Surgical Support Device for Open Abdominal Surgery

Through the Health Innovation Pathway, Ontario Health is launching a time-limited technology project to further understand the benefits of adopting non-invasive abdominal wall surgical support devices for open abdominal surgery in Ontario.

The Health Innovation Pathway funding is intended for the evaluation of the clinical utility and economic impact of the technology across Ontario to improve patient and provider experience, while supporting health service providers readiness for innovation adoption.

Objectives:

• Generate evidence to close the gap related to the effectiveness and economic impact of using an innovative non-invasive abdominal wall surgical support device for open abdominal surgery, compared with standard of care

• Identify requirements for procurement and implementation of the technology (e.g. technology deployment parameters, training needs, infrastructure and cross-sector collaboration)

Proposal template and submission details can be found in the online application form.

Deadline: February 27, 2026

Ontario Life Sciences Mission for Medtech and Biotech Companies to Brazil 2026

The Ontario Life Sciences Mission to Brazil is the premier opportunity for Medtech and Biotech companies to tap into one of Latin America’s fastest-growing healthcare markets. Taking place from February 8-13, 2026, this mission provides a unique platform for Ontario companies to connect with key players in Brazil’s dynamic life sciences ecosystem. Brazil is the largest healthcare market in Latin America, with a population of over 210 million and rapidly increasing demand for innovative medical technologies and biotech solutions. The country's Medtech and Biotech industries are expanding rapidly, with annual healthcare expenditures exceeding US$200 billion, making Brazil one of the world’s most promising markets for life sciences. Delivered in partnership with the Trade Commissioner Service in Brazil, this mission offers Ontario companies unparalleled access to market opportunities through a highly curated agenda.

Boston Tech and Life Sciences Canadian Technology Accelerator

The Boston Canadian Technology Accelerator (CTA) is an award-winning program in a key innovation market. Boston is home to a world-leading biotechnology clusters and is supported by a strong tech landscape.

Boston provides tremendous excellent opportunities for Canadian companies, due to its established ecosystem and high concentration of strategic partners, investors and clients. 

This CTA global business development program can give you the knowledge and connections you need to enter and succeed in this market. 

It will be delivered in a hybrid format, with education and mentoring done virtually, and an in-market component focused on business development.

Who should apply

We are seeking fast-growing Canadian life sciences or technology companies in one of the following areas: 

Technology

• Robotics and advanced manufacturing

• Foodtech and agtech

• Retailtech

• Information and communications technologies:

  • Artificial intelligence (AI)

  • Software as a service

  • Security

  • Fintech

Life sciences

• Biotechnology

• Medical devices

• Diagnostics

• Digital health

• Research tools 

Application deadline: February 27, 2026

Funding Opportunity to Support Innovation in Quebec’s Biopharma Sector

SynergiQc, CQDM’s biopharmaceutical R&D funding program, is designed to support innovation in Quebec-based companies through collaborative research projects with public research centres in the province.

Please contact mpaquette@cqdm.org for more information.

Deadline: February 25, 2026

Call for Applications for INOVAIT’s Winter 2026 Pilot Fund

INOVAIT, Canada’s image-guided therapy and artificial intelligence network, opened a call for applications for the Winter 2026 Pilot Fund. The Pilot Fund is a non-dilutive funding program that supports cutting-edge research and development (R&D) projects in image-guided therapy (IGT) and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies.

This Pilot Fund round will provide up to 150,000 CAD to advance promising technologies through 9- to 12-month R&D projects. 

The Pilot Fund supports industrial research - from discovering new knowledge to developing technology-driven products and services - and large-scale demonstrations that advance innovations into market-ready applications.

This funding program is open to Canadian corporations, academic institutions, hospitals, and not-for-profit organizations.

Application deadline: March 11, 2026, 11:59 pm Pacific Standard Time.

mHUB Memberships in Chicago

The Consulate General of Canada in Chicago is partnering with mHUB Chicago, the leading hardtech innovation center in the U.S., to offer up to five (5) membershipsfor qualified Canadian companies developing advanced technology solutions that require manufacturing support.

Located in Chicago, mHUB accelerates tech commercialization and supports entrepreneurs in Sustainable Manufacturing, MedTech, and Energy-Tech. Membership includes:

• Access to 11 prototyping labs with $6M+ in equipment (3D printing, metals, electronics, plastics, testing, and more) and 24-hour designated workspace with business-class amenities. 

• Manufacturing and supplier connections. 

• Connections to: 

• Educational programming, mentors, tech support,

• Product development contractors,

• Industry and venture capital networks. 

• Free design and CAD/CAM software licenses. 

• Office space services such as: 

• Conference, meeting, classroom, and event space. 

• Mail/package handling and loading dock access. 

• Sponsorship and branding visibility. 

• Personalized support from the Trade Commissioner Service

• Access to the Hard Tech Summit and an opportunity to pitch at the event.

The program will run from March to September 2026 with hybrid participation options. It begins with a mandatory in-person Orientation Week in March 2026.

 Eligibile applicants must be: 

• Canadian companies, with a Canadian headquarters. 

• Companies with market traction. This means sales, investment, or strategic partnerships indicating that they have the market’s attention and are on a course for growth. 

• Interested in the US Midwest. Companies must be seeking further contracts, strategic partnerships, investments, or other opportunities in the Midwest portion of the United States. 

• Operating in at least one of the 3 sectors listed below. These are the themes/sectors of the innovation labs that are held at mHUB to which companies can apply to be admitted to. 

• Commit to send at least a “C”-level individual to Chicago to attend the in-person weeks for the duration of the 6-month cohort. 

• Commit to have responsible company representatives participate in virtual sessions hosted by mHUB. 

Additionally, in the MedTech sector, preference will be given to companies that are developing a hardware device or physical product that incorporates Internet of Things (IoT) capabilities and aligns with one of mHUB’s priorities: 

• Innovations in medicine delivery, 

• remote patient monitoring, wearables, 

• Smart Hub solutions, 

• chronic disease management, 

• connected therapeutic devices, 

• detection and diagnosis, 

• and drug delivery. 

For more information, write to Aude-Alexia Véronneau, Trade Commissioner, Life Sciences, Ontario Regional Office.

Deadline for application: January 23, 2026.

Applications are open for the FemTech Breakfast Club 2026

The FemTech Breakfast Club is Canada’s largest national platform supporting women’s health startups through an investor-led fundraising bootcamp and national showcases.

Each year, 15 Canadian FemTech startups are selected to:
• Take part in a 3-week virtual Fundraising Bootcamp (March 6th, 13th and 20th, 2026)
• Pitch for a chance to win a minimum of $150K in investments (conditions apply)
• The chance to pitch at one of the national FemTech Breakfast Club showcases:
Vancouver — May 11, 2026
Montréal — July 7, 2026
Toronto — September 21, 2026
• Exposure to 250+ ecosystem partners and 100+ venture capital investors actively investing in women’s health
• One winner per location will win over $20K in prizes (see details on the FemTech Breakfast Club website).

Apply by: February 15, 2026

Biotech Showcase (during JPM 2026)

Biotech Showcase, along with its family of events, Seed Showcase and TechBio Showcase, is a dedicated investor conference designed to provide private and micro-mid-cap biotechnology companies with the opportunity to present to and connect with investors and biopharmaceutical executives. With a roster of over 400 carefully selected presenting companies from across the globe, ranging from seed-stage startups to established multinational corporations, encompassing diverse fields such as platform technologies, therapeutic areas, digital health, devices, and diagnostics, these events attract investors wielding over USD 400 billion in capital and motivated strategic partners within the life science ecosystem.

Now in its 18th edition, Biotech Showcase will continue to embrace a hybrid format. In-person activities will unfold from January 12–14, 2026, at the Hilton San Francisco Union Square in San Francisco, California. Following this, the virtual components will take place during the subsequent week, from January 20–21, 2026, hosted on the partneringONE platform—an all-in-one digital experience that seamlessly combines both aspects of the event.

OBIO® members - log in to the member portal for discount codes.

Ontario Mission to the Biotech Showcase 2026

The 18th Annual Biotech Showcase is an important investor and partnering conference for private, small and mid-sized biotech and digital health companies. This rapidly growing conference features many curated presenting companies, plenary sessions, workshops, networking, and an opportunity to schedule one-to-one meetings via the partneringONE system. The Biotech Showcase delegates include investors in private and public companies, sector analysts, bankers and industry professionals. Over 4,000 attendees and 1,000 investors are expected to attend.

Ontario’s export business mission to Biotech Showcase 2026 will provide 20 companies with an opportunity to pursue growth in the U.S. and international markets, by meeting investors, potential partners, customers, and individual companies they would not normally have the opportunity to meet. This program will be delivered in collaboration with the Ontario Trade and Investment Office in San Francisco, and the Canadian Consulate in San Francisco.  to learn more about this event, please click on the link below:

In case of any questions, please reach out to Patricia Cosgrove.

RESI JPM 2026

The RESI Conference will be held on January 12-13 at the San Francisco Marriott Marquis, featuring two days in-person event followed by three days (January 14, 19&20) of online partnership activities. Previous RESI JPM conferences have drawn over a thousand attendees, including more than 500 early-stage life science investors, innovators, and industry experts. This RESI is held concurrently with JP Morgan Healthcare Week which will take place from January 12-15, 2026, at the Westin St. Francis in San Francisco. As the largest and most comprehensive healthcare investment symposium, it attracts thousands of life science professionals globally. 

OBIO® members can access exclusive discount codes and registration links by logging into the member portal.

Empowering Trainee Entrepreneurs to Drive Biomanufacturing Innovation in Human Health

The EQUIP pillar of BioHubNet is dedicated to providing commercialization support to help trainees advance their biomanufacturing innovations toward market readiness. Our program offers tiered funding and specialized resources designed to assist trainee-entrepreneurs at various stages of development, from concept validation to scale-up and market entry. 

EQUIP offers two levels of funding support dedicated to advancing innovations that improve human health outcomes:

VentureConnect Grant and VentureLift Grant, with a total funding limit of $30,000 per applicant. 

Pre-screening form submission deadline for VentureLift is January 23, 2026.

The deadline to apply for VentureConnect is January 26, 2026.

Applications open for Google for Startups Accelerator

This is a ten-week accelerator program for high potential Seed to Series A tech startups based in Canada. To date, the program has supported 145 Canadian startups across the country, who have gone on to raise $580M+ CAD and contributed to creating more than 1,400 new jobs since completing the program. 

The deadline to apply is January 22, 2026.

Canadian medical biotechnology co-innovation mission to the Eureka Global Innovation Summit and Swiss Biotech Day in Switzerland

The National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP) is inviting Canadian small and medium‑sized enterprises to submit an expression of interest to join a partnering mission to Switzerland. This partnering mission will take place from May 3 to 8, 2026, and will include participation in the Eureka Global Innovation Summit, the Swiss Biotech Day conference, and networking events with companies, research institutes, and investors from Switzerland and other Eureka member countries focused on medical biotechnology.

Deadline to register: January 30, 2026

Deadline to submit an expression of interest: February 13, 2026

Result notification: February 27, 2026

Applications open for Medicine by Design 2026

This eight-day program will feature expert-led, interactive sessions including lectures, group work and case studies. Participants will:

• Learn from experts across various aspects of the technology translation continuum and be introduced to important topics including:

  • Conducting technology assessments (market opportunity, competitive landscaping)

  • Product conceptualization

  • Pivotal experiments

  • Technology strategy and intellectual property (IP)

  • Scale-up and biomanufacturing

  • Regulatory affairs

  • Marketing

  • Strategic communications and pitching including one-on-one coaching to develop presentation and pitch skills.

• Explore Toronto’s dynamic life sciences hub by meeting with clinical and industry leaders in the field of regenerative medicine

• Meet and collaborate with other Summer by Design participants, a diverse group of Canadian and international peers

Apply by January 19!

Canada–Taiwan 2025-2026 collaborative industrial research and development call for proposals

This competitive call for proposals is open to organizations from Canada and Taiwan that wish to form project consortia to undertake collaborative projects focused on advanced manufacturing, clean technologies, digital technologies, health and biosciences, and quantum technologies sectors. 

Projects must focus on one or more of the following themes:

• Advanced manufacturing, including smart factory and smart manufacturing, advanced materials, automotive manufacturing, semiconductor, robotics and automation

• Clean technologies, including water and wastewater management, smart grid and energy storage, battery-related technologies, renewable energy, low-carbon economy technologies, and hydrogen technologies

• Digital technologies, including ICT, quantum computing technologies and artificial intelligence (AI) for industry, cyber security and smart vehicles

• Health and biosciences, including pharmaceuticals, digital health, medical devices, and mobile health

• Quantum technologies, including quantum computing, quantum communication, quantum sensing, cryptography, imaging, security, and quantum materials

Canadian registration deadline: February 19, 2026

The Career Starter Program is now accepting applications!

Offers up to $20,000 in support, including wrap-around services, to hire young talent.

Employers participating in the Career Starter Program can receive up to 60% of a youth’s salary, helping them address urgent workforce needs and strengthen their operations. The program offers up to $20,000 in employer supports such as Essential and Technical Skills courses, mentorship services and onboarding tools, including diversity and inclusion resources.

BioTalent Canada’s Career Starter helps transition youth into the labour market, and introduces employers to skilled labour in places they may not have otherwise considered looking.

To learn more and check eligibility, contact askme@biotalent.ca.

Science Horizons Youth Internship Program

The Science Horizons Youth Internship Program is an employer support program that helps post-secondary graduates acquire hands-on work experience and mentorship in an environment-related STEM field.

The Science Horizons Youth Internship Program gives employers the freedom to:

• Gain access to funds to hire scientific and technical staff with less financial risk

• Grow their business

• Hire talent eager to utilize their skills

• Develop new talent within their company

To learn more, contact askme@biotalent.ca.

Ontario Life Sciences Roadshow in Brisbane and Sydney, Australia

Australia’s life sciences sector offers significant potential across the biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, medtech, digital health, and clinical research markets. An outreach program in Australia will be made available to Ontario firms interested in exploring opportunities in the Australian market. This program can be offered as a standalone program or integrated with the Mission to Healthcare+ Expo Taiwan, helping to maximize the benefits of the Asia-Pacific trip.

Application deadline: September 20, 2025.

RESI London 2025

December 4: In-person at King’s Fund, 11 Cavendish Square
December 8-9: Virtual Partnering

The first week of December marks the largest life science partnering and venture week in the UK. If you’re raising pre-seed, seed, round A or round B, or are in phase 2 or earlier development, Life Science Nation’s (LSN) RESI London, One Nucleus’ Genesis, and ELRIG/SLAS events offer far better partnering, investment, learning, and procurement opportunities compared to the health care week in late November (concurrent with the Jefferies investment banking event), for a fraction of the cost. 

RESI London and Genesis are combining to offer a multi-day investment, partnering and thought leadership event for venture stage companies seeking funding and strategic alliances.

OBIO® members can access exclusive discount codes and registration links by logging into the member portal.

Ontario Life Sciences Mission to Healthcare + Expo Taiwan 

The Government of Ontario is organizing a life sciences export business mission for Ontario companies in the biotech, medtech and healthtech sector to participate in the 2025 Healthcare+ Expo Taiwan event. Initiated by hospitals in Taiwan, the 2024 Healthcare+ Expo attracted 650+ exhibitors, 78,000 visitors including 2,500 international buyers, 158 overseas hospitals and 48 industry associations/trade delegations across the globe.

Application deadline: September 20, 2025 (8 spots available).

Invention Call for Innovation 2026

The Invention Call for Innovation is the entry point to a high-impact support pathway designed to accelerate progress from concept to commercialization. 

The journey begins with a 4-week Invention Bootcamp, focused on: 

• Refining the business model 

• Unlocking the potential of the value proposition 

• Receiving iterative feedback to assess fit for deeper support 

Following the Bootcamp, top-performing companies will be invited to join the Invention Studio Session, which includes: 

• Tailored mentorship from health-tech industry experts 

• Clinical feedback and technical validation 

• Fundraising preparation 

• Showcase opportunities with clinical champions, partners, and funders 

Application deadline: December 8, 2025 

Digital Health Canada Strategic Planning Process - Stakeholder Engagement

Digital Health Canada is developing its next strategic plan, and they are engaging digital health professionals across Canada to help share the association’s priorities for the years ahead. The feedback will help confirm what is working well and where Digital Health Canada delivers the most value, identify opportunities for innovation and growth, and define what success looks like by 2023. The survey will take approx. 10-20 minute to complete.

Survey deadline: December 10, 2025