Canadian AI-based solutions for advanced manufacturing and cleantech mission to Japan │ National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP)

The CTA program will be delivered in hybrid format. In-person participation in the signature event is mandatory. The 3-to-4-month program will offer tailored virtual support beginning in mid September.

This CTA will bring together between 8-10 Canadian companies that are willing and able to participate in one-on-one meetings and group sessions.

The program will include:

• Webinars and workshops providing insights on Japanese business culture and how best to navigate through Japan’s corporate structures in the sector of focus.
• Market insights from the panel of industry experts or VC/CVCs to tailor pitch style to the Japanese market.
• Pitch opportunities to potential buyers, investors and strategic partners.
• Tailored one-on-one mentoring sessions to help refine and validate your market entry strategy and support referrals to local contacts.
• Targeted B2B meetings and networking opportunities with potential local partners, investors and clients. Meetings will focus on potential PoC, R&D collaboration, or sales.
• A signature event, anchored around Innovation Leaders Summit (ILS) will take place from December 1 to 5, 2025. The program will include B2B meetings with selected top tier Japanese major corporations focused on AI solutions for manufacturing, as well as clean technologies.