Canada-Türkiye Sustainability Challenge 2026

The Canada-Türkiye Sustainability Challenge is a unique opportunity for Canadian innovators to promote their technology on an international-scale. Selected participants will also have the opportunity to visit Türkiye in person to pursue advanced discussions with major Turkish corporations looking to advance their innovation and sustainability goals. The initiative is a concrete, proven and effective way to test solutions with global companies, while positioning these Canadian innovators in a thriving economic region. 

This initiative aims to increase the sustainability, productivity, competitiveness, and social impact of participating Turkish corporations through collaboration with Canadian companies offering solutions to their defined “challenges”. The program includes a dedicated proof of concept (PoC) phase where selected startups and Turkish corporations can engage in structured pilot implementations with a reserved budget to validate solutions.​ 

The challenges for this year’s program fall under the following 3 categories:

• carbon emissions solutions, environmental, social, and governance (ESG) data and sustainability management platforms
• circular waste, water and energy transition solutions
• health, safety, and environment, smart operations and industrial digitalization solutions

• January 29 to February 25: application process open
• April 17 to June 5: preparatory meetings
• June 8 to 11: in-person program

Register for the informational webinar, taking place on February 18, to learn more about the program.

• 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
• 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 (TCS)
• Pitch your product /service to selected audiences

• Business-to-business (B2B) 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
• Product pitch to select audiences