Lead Generation Services to Develop Foreign Direct Investment Connections

The identified firm will perform the following:This FDI Lead Generation needs to build on the Ontario’s Hydrogen Hub in Sarnia-Lambton Strategic Plan by GHD. The FDI Lead Generator will generate 12 qualified leads (based on 6 leads per event over 2 events) over the course of the contract with parties interested in expanding into the Sarnia-Lambton region, and as defined within this document. Markets that could be targeted are the USA, Asia and Europe.Relevant extracts from the hydrogen strategic plan and CanExport – Community Initiatives project description include:FDI lead generation will align with the Low-Carbon Hydrogen sector and the associated low-carbon value chain. Potentially relevant industry segments include, but are not limited to:Electrolytic hydrogenPyrolytic hydrogenBio-hydrogenCarbon Capture & Sequestration (CCS) technologiesBuild on the success of the branding initiatives associated with the Ontario’s Hydrogen Hub.The project will result in the identification of pre-qualified leads and meetings with foreign companies that have potential for investment and can benefit from access to the assets of Sarnia-Lambton.To increase Sarnia-Lambton’s profile as a potential location for new investment for foreign companies in the identified sectors highlighted above.To increase Sarnia-Lambton’s profile as a potential location for expansion opportunities from these foreign companies.To generate incremental business opportunities for Sarnia-Lambton industrial companies as suppliers of equipment and related services to those identified companies that invest in the region.An engaging, knowledgeable, independent market consultant will be retained to undertake market research and arrange pre-qualified meetings with foreign owned companies and introduce them to the business and investment opportunities in the Sarnia-Lambton region.The FDI Lead Generator should identify potential leads in the proposed geographic regions, identify meetings through pre-approved conventions/trade shows, and connect with industry associations and partners within each sector for lead generation activities.