B2B Program for Team Canada Trade Mission to Japan

The Embassy of Canada to Japan is seeking a contractor to deliver business-to-business matchmaking services for a select group of Canadian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with strong potential to explore opportunities in the Japanese market and achieve concrete business results. This initiative will be part of a Trade Mission scheduled to take place in Tokyo from June 23 to 26, 2026. The program aims to foster connections in five priority sectors: defence and security (including aerospace and advanced manufacturing), information and communication technologies (with a focus on artificial intelligence), clean technologies and energy transition, agriculture and agri-food (including fish and seafood), and forestry and forest products. The contract is managed by the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development under the Government of Canada, with the solicitation number 26-316673-TOKYO-SL. Proposals must be submitted by April 20, 2026. The point of contact for this contracting opportunity is Sarah-Lynn Laventure, the Contracting Authority, who can be reached via email or phone as provided. The contractor selected will play a crucial role in facilitating valuable B2B connections promoting Canadian exports and trade relations with Japan.