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Join ventureLAB and CMC on this joint mission to Germany and be part of fostering innovation, driving collaborations, and expanding your network in the world of electronics! We will be part of the Province of Ontario pavilion but participants do not have to be from Ontario. Trade fair topics include automotive, semiconductors, sensors, MEMS, EDAs, and more.
Mission Dates: November 11-15, 2024. The mission would start on November 11 with a market briefing at the consulate on November 11, followed by show attendance from November 12-15.
Leads: Gord Harling, President & CEO, CMC Microsystems and Avinash Persaud, VP HardwareCatalyst Initiative, ventureLAB.
Purpose: The mission aims to foster and establish key relationships in Germany and Europe, positioning ventureLAB as the premier destination for founders and investors in hardtech sectors and CMC as a main conduit to highlight Canadian semiconductor capabilities and capacity and finally to attract international investment and highly qualified personnel.
Who should go? This trip is designed for founders, investors and industry leaders seeking international market opportunities and forging strategic collaborations in Germany, Europe and globally.
Who will I meet?: The delegation will engage with companies and industry leaders, not only fromGermany and Europe, but also worldwide. The top countries exhibiting, besides Germany, are from Asiaand the US. (Source: Electronica)
What can I expect?
Networking and Relationship Building: The delegation will participate in networking events, tours, and one-on-one meetings, to establish strong connections with key stakeholders and foster long-term collaborations.
Showcasing ventureLAB’s founders, investor network and ecosystem partners: The delegation will showcase ventureLAB's and CMC’s exceptional founders, diverse investor network, and esteemed ecosystem partners.
Knowledge Exchange and Collaboration: The trip will facilitate knowledge-sharing sessions to promote collaboration, technology transfer, and best practices in the hardtech sector.
Market Insights and Trends: The delegation will gather market insights and trends in Germany and globally, providing valuable information for international expansion strategies within the hardtech industry for founders and investors.
Exciting Opportunity for Founders Attending Electronica!
Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto is offering an incredible opportunity to our founders attending Electronica in Munich. MBA students from Rotman will provide free support to help founders prepare for this international event. This includes:
- Crafting and refining pitch decks
- Identifying key stakeholders in Germany to connect with
- Working on international market strategies
- Traveling with founders to Germany (expenses covered by Rotman)
More info can be found here
Interested or have questions? Please email schan-combrink@venturelab.ca by September 27, 2024.
