Women in Trade: life sciences delegation to Kazakhstan

• oncology
• heart and diabetes treatment
• medical devices
• digital health
• natural products
• information and communications technologies

The Trade Commissioner Service (TCS) and the Embassy of Canada to Kazakhstan are organizing a targeted business program in Astana alongside the country’s leading health conference. This initiative aims to help Canadian life sciences companies explore the Kazakh market. Curated engagements will help key stakeholders identify real commercial opportunities.

This program is delivered in collaboration with the Businesswomen Association of Kazakhstan, one of the country’s most established national business networks. The association is active across all provinces and has many members in the life sciences sector. It plays a vital role in promoting women’s economic participation and supporting business development throughout Kazakhstan.

Kazakhstan is the second-largest market in Central Asia, and its healthcare system is undergoing major modernization. The government has committed significant funding to improve service delivery, expand infrastructure, and adopt advanced technologies. Priority areas for development include:

• oncology, diabetes, cardiovascular and neurological care
• fertility treatment
• pharmaceuticals and medical devices
• digital health, diagnostics, and hospital management
• preventive health and natural products

The market includes major public buyers and a fast-growing private sector of over 5,000 clinics. Many of these clinics are seeking innovative solutions to improve patient outcomes and differentiate their services.

The Embassy is preparing a curated program to help participants gain on-the-ground insight, engage directly with decision-makers, and understand market needs. The program will include:

• a workshop with local life sciences experts
• networking activities with the Businesswomen Association of Kazakhstan and sector stakeholders
• pre-arranged business-to-business (B2B) meetings with major buyers, distributors, and hospital representatives
• participation in the health conference
• site visits to hospitals and clinics to observe operational needs and technology gaps firsthand

To express interest in participating, send an email to Gaukhar Kydyrkhanova using the button below before December, 31th, copying gulden.balgozhina@international.gc.ca.

• 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 Trade Commissioner Service
• Compare your product/service with international competitors
• Pitch your product/service to selected audiences
• Receive mentoring and coaching
• Explore new commercial opportunities in alternative international markets

• Business-to-business matchmaking: The TCS organizes curated B2B meetings, connecting Canadian companies with international partners, investors, and clients to explore new business opportunities.
• Networking opportunities: Join TCS-hosted networking sessions to connect with key industry players, government representatives, and global leaders, fostering collaborations that support international growth.
• Site visits