Energy Storage and Grid Tech Roadshow to the U.S. and Mexico

Event type: Business delegation

Date: November 16 to 25, 2026

Location: Los Angeles, Bakersfield, Phoenix, and Mexico City

Industry: Clean technologies, Infrastructure

Application deadline: October 7, 2026

Who should apply:

Commercialized Canadian companies with innovative energy and grid tech solutions, including but not limited to:

  • grid-scale storage
  • battery management systems
  • thermal or mechanical storage innovations
  • deployment platforms for clean energy
  • grid-Enhancing Technologies (GETs)
  • heat mitigation technology for grid resiliency
  • smart grid and advanced metering infrastructure (AMI)
  • energy resource management systems

Event description

The Trade Commissioner Service (TCS) in Los Angeles and Mexico City are organizing in-person Energy Storage and Grid Tech Roadshows, in collaboration with local utilities and other major organizations.

Participating companies will have opportunities to pitch their solutions to local buyers and build connections with public- and private-sector stakeholders shaping the future of energy development in the Southwestern United States (U.S.) and Mexico.

Companies should ideally have experience doing business in the U.S. Applications will be reviewed by the TCS in Los Angeles and Mexico City. Eight to 10 Canadian companies will be selected to participate.

Selected companies will have an opportunity to receive feedback on their pitches before the roadshows and will pitch their solutions during the program.

Participants must commit to at least one of the following:

  • Southwestern U.S. program (2 days in Southern California and 2 days in Arizona)
  • Mexico City program

Companies are encouraged to participate in both the Southwestern U.S. and Mexico City programs but may apply to participate in only one.

Participants are responsible for their own travel and accommodation expenses. Local transportation between scheduled meetings and some meals will be provided by the Consulate or Embassy as part of the program.

Benefits of participating

  • 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
  • Pitch your product /service to selected audiences
  • Receive mentoring and coaching

How the program works

  • 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

Contact us

Maricela Macias

Trade Commissioner
maricela.macias@international.gc.ca

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