Canadian Tunnel Technologies Delegation to India 2025

India’s tunnel sector is expected to grow quickly, with plans for 1,300 new tunnels across railways, highways, metro, hydropower, and underground storage over the next decade. These plans represent an estimated USD 40 billion investment opportunity. 

As tunneling becomes more mechanized (using methods like TBM and NATM), there is increasing demand for advanced materials, safety systems, and digital tools. This creates strong opportunities for Canadian companies with expertise in areas such as:

• ground investigations
• slope stabilization
• ventilation
• fire safety
• building information modeling (BIM)
• artificial intelligence (AI)

To support engagement, the Trade Commissioner Service will be organizing business-to-business (B2B) meetings with key stakeholders in Mumbai and New Delhi. They will also be supporting Canadian businesses participating at the Tunnel Asia Conference 2025 in New Delhi. 

• 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
• 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 Trade Commissioner Service
• Compare your product/service with international competitors
• Pitch your product/service to selected audiences

• Business-to-business (B2B) matchmaking: The TCS will organize curated B2B meetings, connecting Canadian companies with international partners, investors, and clients to explore new business opportunities.
• Pavilion/exhibit: Showcase your company at the Canada Pavillion where your organization can have a booth located in a high-traffic area.  
• Networking opportunities: Join TCS-hosted networking sessions to connect with key industry players, government representatives, and global leaders, fostering collaborations that support international growth.
• ​Seminar
• Site visits