OostNL, InnovationQuarter, Rotterdam Partners, The Netherlands Enterprise Agency, The Consulate-General Vancouver, The Netherlands Embassy in Washington are organising a mission to visit the Pacific Agtech show and are organising various activities such as networking events, project visits & informative sessions. The goal of this mission is to gain a better understanding of the market and collaboration opportunities in British Columbia.
This mission is part of a market research that is being conducted in Q3 & Q4 of 2024. This market research will be published and shared during the mission in BC. We are exploring the opportunities for setting-up a multi-year collaboration through a PIB (parters for international business).
Interested in joining this mission? Register through the button below.
Practical information
Why British Columbia?
British Columbia has growth potential, not only for established names, but also for Dutch start-ups and scale-ups. Due to the close ties with the Netherlands through Dutch immigration and the good reputation of Ag-Tech from the Netherlands, it is an attractive environment for Dutch companies. The sector in British Columbia also faces a number of the same problems as the sector in the Netherlands, with employee shortages and increasing pressure for further sustainability within the food system. This leads to a natural demand for sustainable solutions in the field of automation, robotization and AI, which can sometimes already be found in the Netherlands but have yet to find their way to Western Canada.
For whom is this mission?
Participation in this mission is exclusively open to Dutch companies that are active in the field of; (high-tech) greenhouse horticulture with solutions for example in the field of automation, robotization and AI in greenhouses.
In addition, the mission is also expressly open to start-ups, young entrepreneurs and scale-ups.
Costs
You are not yet commited to any costs by pre-registering for this mission.
Please note that this mission will involve participation costs. The expected cost are between € 500 - 1000 euro (excl tax) for one company/participant, the amount will decided based on the program.
Privacy statement
By registering, you agree that the organizing parties may collect and use your data for the purpose of organizing this mission. We will never share your contact details with third parties without your prior consent. For more information, please refer to: https://www.innovationquarter.nl/nl/privacy-beleid
Program - what can you expect?
The program is currently being developed. To give you an indication on what to expect, please see below. This is subjected to change.
- Gain insight into promising projects within the mentioned sectors.
- Come into contact with inspiring companies and institutions during collective visits in Vancouver.
- Meet potential business relations (tailor-made networking conversations).
- Meet Dutch entrepreneurs who are active on the Canadian west coast and who share their experiences with you.
- Conduct business conversations during seminars and collective visits.
- Gain knowledge through network conversations with relevant companies and government agencies.
- Get to know new partners through networking events. Based on your profile, we invite relevant networking parties to these events.
The Pacfic Agtech Show will showcase the latest and most innovative equipment and technology for the agriculture industry. Join thousands of farmers and agri-food producers in comparing and investigating what over 300 exhibitors have to make your operation more efficient.
Questions
If you have any questions or queries, feel free to reach out to Alya de Bie, Belqis Askaryar, Almar Davids or Tiffany Meijer:
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