Singapore week of innovation and technology (SWITCH) 2025

The Trade Commissioner Service (TCS) in Singapore is organising a business delegation to participate in the Singapore Week of Innovation and Technology (SWITCH) in October 2025.

SWITCH is a platform that connects innovators, investors, and industry leaders from the Global-Asia ecosystem. The event seeks to drive partnerships across priority sectors through dynamic networking and cross-sector collaboration. The 2025 edition has special significance as Singapore marks its 60th year of Independence (SG60), with focus themes including:

• smart cities
• trade and connectivity
• healthcare
• sustainable technologies

For Canadian innovators, SWITCH 2025 offers a timely opportunity to:

• showcase solutions
• engage key stakeholders
• explore growth across Southeast Asia and the Indo-Pacific region

This mission will be delivered through four distinct streams:

1. Smart Cities
2. FinTech
3. FinTech – Canadian Technology Accelerator (CTA) 
4. MedTech – Canadian International Innovation Program, Partnership Development Activity (CIIP-PDA)

We are currently seeking Expressions of Interest from Canadian companies interested in joining the Smart Cities and FinTech streams of the mission. 

Smart Cities

Canadian companies providing innovative Smart City technology solutions and services. We are especially looking for women-led companies with B2B solutions embedded with innovative technology, such as AI, Internet of Things (IoT) and machine learning (ML). Your solution should address key areas for Smart Cities, such as:

• integrated planning & design (e.g. Digital Twin for infrastructure management)
• operations and maintenance
• robotics and automation
• digital transformation 

FinTech

Canadian companies providing financial technology (FinTech) products and services. We are especially looking for companies with B2B solutions driven by innovative technology, such as AI, machine learning (ML) and blockchain. Your solution should address key areas for the financial services industry, such as:

• cybersecurity and data privacy
• scam and fraud detection
• cost optimization and efficiency
• customer experience and personalized engagement
• digital transformation 

• For the Financial Technology stream please express your interest to join this delegation by email to Andrew Threlfall (andrew.threlfall@international.gc.ca), Trade Commissioner (Financial Technology)

• For the Smart Cities stream please express your interest to join this delegation by email to Nicole Yap (nicole.yap@international.gc.ca), Trade Commissioner (ICT)

In both cases please cc to Norliyah Jamal (norliyah.jamal@international.gc.ca). 

Once your registration is confirmed, you will be required to complete a Pre-Mission Survey by the recruitment closing date of August 15, 2025. Please note that space for this mission is limited, and Expressions of Interest submitted after this date may not be accepted.

• B2B matchmaking
• Canada pavilion (shared-user and landing space at the exhibition)
• Market briefing
• Pitch session
• Site visit(s)
• Networking opportunities

• ​Gain insights and market intelligence
• ​​Develop a first-hand understanding of the opportunities and challenges of doing business in foreign markets
• ​​Meet key commercial entities, industry players, and potential buyers, investors and/or partners
• ​​Meet key regulatory bodies 
• ​​Meet academic or research entities 
• ​Participate in networking events
• ​Participate in pre-organized business to business meetings
• ​Increase visibility of your product or service
• ​​Receive on-the-ground assistance from the Canadian Trade Commissioner Service
• ​​Compare your product/service with international competitors 
• ​​Pitch your product /service to selected audiences
• ​​Receive mentoring and coaching