For all companies and research institutions interested in cooperation opportunities with Canada, the Aviation, Space & Defense Sector Group of the Enterprise Europe Network, in cooperation with the Canadian Trade Commissioner, the region of Québec and the European-Canadian Centre for Innovation and Research, will offer several opportunities for information, networking and market development in spring and summer 2024.

The focus will be on the following topics:

• New materials & additive manufacturing
• Emission-reducing technologies (“Green aviation”)
• Drones, UAVs & Advanced Air Mobility (AAM)

Based on cooperation requests from European and Canadian companies (exhibitors and delegation participants), the Enterprise Europe Network will organize matchmaking opportunities and support tailor-made networking "on-site" at the International Aerospace Exhibition ILA Berlin. Appropriate meetings on the exhibition grounds will be scheduled in advance and coordinated with interested companies.

The language of these activities will be English. Participation is free of charge.

How can I get involved?

If you are interested in cooperating with Canadian companies or research institutions, please contact us.

The following options are possible:

• Presentation of your company and your cooperation wishes with Canada in a live webinar ("pitching")
• Having a cooperation request in our cooperation database, identification, contact and placement of suitable partners by partners of the Enterprise Europe Network and the Canadian Trade Comissioner (also after the event)
• Participation in our 1:1 matchmaking at ILA Berlin and networking with members of the Canadian company mission
• Advice on funding opportunities for R&D projects with Canadian project partners

More background information on the Canadian aerospace sector:

• State of Canada’s Aerospace Industry 2023
• Aerospace Industries Association of Canada – companies and services guide 2023
• AéroMontréal – Quebec’s aerospace cluster
• Atlantic Canada Aerospace & Defense
• Ontario Aerospace Council – Quick facts
• Manitoba Aerospace
• Calgary Economic Development – Alberta aerospace cluster
• Trade and Invest B.C. - Aerospace in British Columbia