Indo-Pacific AgeTech Canadian Technology Accelerator

The Canadian Trade Commissioner Service (TCS) is currently recruiting export-ready Canadian companies for the Indo-Pacific AgeTech Canadian Technology Accelerator (CTA).

The Indo-Pacific region's population aged 60 and above is expected to reach 1.3 billion by 2050. Markets such as Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Singapore are among the world's most advanced "silver economies," creating significant demand for innovation in eldercare, digital health, healthy ageing, and age-friendly technologies. 

This program is designed for growth-stage companies developing innovative solutions that address the needs of ageing populations, including:

• AgeTech and Healthy Ageing Solutions

• Digital Health Technologies

• AI-enabled Healthcare Applications

• Remote Monitoring and Care Technologies

• Assistive Technologies

• Healthcare Workforce Solutions

• Program Benefits

Participants will receive customized market development support across Japan, Taiwan, Singapore, and Hong Kong, including:

• In-depth market briefings on doing business in key Indo-Pacific markets

• Tailored mentorship and market-entry guidance

• Introductions to potential buyers, investors, and strategic partners

• Curated in-market programs across the four Indo-Pacific markets:

o   Tokyo: November 26 – 30, 2026 (TBC)

o   Taipei: December 3 – 6, 2026 coincides with Healthcare+ Expo, Taiwan

o   Singapore: December 8 – 11, 2026

o   Hong Kong: December 15 – 20, 2026 coincides with Gerontech and Innovation Expo cum Summit 2026

• How to Apply

To apply: please fill out the application form
Submission deadline: August 26, 2026

Please note that applicants must indicate interest in at least two (2) and up to four (4) of the listed markets when applying. Following the selection process, companies may be accepted into one or more markets based on their business objectives, market readiness, and program fit.