Deep Tech Canada smart materials delegation to Japan

Event type: Trade show

Date: January 26 to 30, 2026

Location: Tokyo, Japan

Venue: Tokyo Big Sight

Industry: Life sciences, Chemicals and plastics, Automotive, Industrial machinery, Forestry and wood products, Information and communications technologies

Registration deadline: November 21, 2025

Who should apply: Canadian smart materials and related nanotechnology companies or organizations looking to collaborate and commercialize in Japan. This includes companies offering solutions related to:

  • bio materials
  • photochromic materials
  • electrochromic materials
  • polymers
  • self-healing materials

Event description

Deep Tech Canada will lead the upcoming trade delegation to Tokyo, with support from the Trade Commissioner Service (TCS) in Japan. As part of the program, Deep Tech Canada will host a Canada booth at Nano tech Japan, one of the world’s largest nanotechnology conferences and exhibitions.

Participants will have the chance to connect with Japanese stakeholders and explore collaboration and commercialization opportunities related to smart materials.

Before the event, the TCS will offer a market training seminar and a site visit in Tokyo. These activities will take place during the first 2 days of the mission and are subject to demand and resource availability.

To register for the TCS program component or for further information, please contact Trade Commissioner, Kojiro Ichikawa (kojiro.ichikawa@international.gc.ca).

Please note that the registration deadline is to be confirmed and may be subject to change.

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
  • 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
  • Pitch your product /service to selected audiences

How the program works

  • Networking opportunities: Join TCS-hosted networking sessions to connect with key industry players, government representatives, and global leaders, fostering collaborations that support international growth.
  • Business-to-business matchmaking: The TCS will organize curated business-to-business (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. 
  • Seminar
  • Site visits

Contact us

Kojiro Ichikawa

Trade Commissioner
Japan
kojiro.ichikawa@internationgal.gc.ca

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