South-East Asia watertech - Canadian Technology Accelerator
With a total population of 660 million experiencing rising income levels and rapid urbanization, Southeast Asian ('ASEAN') cities will face emerging challenges to their water security. Meeting the water needs of this region is going to require cross-border cooperation, financing, good governance, and innovation.
If you are looking to scale up your water technology solutions primarily in Singapore, Malaysia and the Philippines, the Canadian Technology Accelerator (CTA) in Singapore invites you to join the business development program at no cost*.
This is a not-to-be-missed opportunity for Canadian water technology companies seeking new partnerships, customer acquisitions and local business know-how.
*Does not include travel and accommodation. Applicants can consider other funding programs such as CanExport.
Important dates
| Application deadline | Program dates | Time commitment |
|---|---|---|
| Closed | April 2024 to July 2024 | About 2 hours per week |
What are the benefits of joining?
The CTA will give you:
- networking opportunities and the opportunity to present to potential buyers, strategic partners, and investors in the cleantech ecosystems.
- access to market intelligence and strategic guidance on entering the ASEAN markets.
- personalized mentorship and coaching from our in-market experts.
- a platform to validate and localize your go-to-market plans.
Note that the program is focused more on business development and less on fundraising.
Who should apply
Companies must be interested in expanding into Singapore and the neighboring ASEAN markets. We are looking for high-potential, scale-up stage companies with solutions that benefit human health, economic development, and the environment. These solutions include applications such as:
- Industrial wastewater treatment
- Municipal wastewater treatment
- Water quality management
- Desalination
- Water-related disasters management. E.g., stormwater control, flash floods prevention
- Coastal protection
- Ageing infrastructure and pipelines
Digitalization of water solutions using IoT, AI and Data analytics in any of these applications will also be highly sought after.
Your company must have:
- a Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) business number
- an existing market traction (i.e., pilot, prototype, and commercialization) in North America, Europe, or Asia
- a passionate and committed team with market-entry goals for Singapore and other ASEAN markets.
- an experienced and strong executive team, with at least one senior member able to commit to the entire program
The Trade Commissioner Service supports equity, diversity and inclusion in trade. We strongly encourage companies led by Canadians of all backgrounds to apply.
How the program works
The ASEAN Watertech CTA program offers a mix of virtual sessions and in-person participation in an international tradeshow. The program includes:
- market briefings on doing business in the three primary ASEAN markets: Singapore, Malaysia, and the Philippines
- in-market site visits and participation in the Singapore International Water Week (SIWW) from 18 – 22 June 2024
- an opportunity to pitch in front of a curated audience
- tailored mentorship and coaching
- Business-to-Business (B2B) matchmaking with business leads and investors
Contact us
Learn more about this program by contacting:
Tom Chang
Trade Commissioner
Canadian Technology Accelerator – Singapore
Canada's Trade Commissioner Service
Tom.Chang@international.gc.ca
