The Ontario Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, in partnership with the Canadian Trade Office in Taipei, is organizing an Information and Communications Technology Export Business Mission to Computex Taipei 2024 (https://www.computextaipei.com.tw/en/index.html) from June 3-7, 2024.
Computex Taipei
Computex Taipei is the leading global ICT and IoT show covering the whole spectrum of the ICT industry, from established brands to startups and from ICT supply chain to IoT ecosystems. Computex Taipei 2023 hosted 1,000+ exhibitors from 26 countries and attracted 47,594 visitors from 150 countries.
To learn more about Computex Taipei, please view Computex Taipei 2023 Post Show Report HERE.
Government of Ontario and Canadian Trade Office in Taipei will host an “Ontario/Canada Booth” at this trade show to promote and showcase the products, services and technologies from innovative Ontario ICT firms to key industry players in Taiwan and the Asia Pacific Region. This mission provides an opportunity to enhance your brand awareness, expand your sales and distribution network, demonstrate your innovative offerings and build business partnerships in the ICT sector especially in areas of AI Computing, Advanced Connectivity, Future Mobility, Immersive Reality, Sustainability and Innovations, with the intention of unlocking new export market in Taiwan.
Mission Program:
- 1:1 export advice and consultation
- Market overview and opportunity briefing (by Canadian Trade Commissioners and/or industry insiders in Taiwan)
- Marketing support (incl. Mission Directory, Mission webpage, company poster, exhibitor listing etc.)
- Individual turn-key exhibit space within the Ontario/Canada booth
- Match-making service provided by Computex organizer
- Pre-arranged meetings with key industry players in Taiwan (TBC)
- Networking activities provided by Computex organizer
- In-market follow-up and support by the Canadian Trade Commissioner and Ministry staff
Available Exhibition Spot(s): 8
Mission Itinerary (subject to change with notice)
| Date | Activity | Note |
|---|---|---|
June 2 or 3 (Sun or Mon) |
Arrive at Taipei |
AC6549 arrives at Taipei around 5:30am local time |
June 3 (Mon) |
AM: Market Briefing |
Exhibition Venue: Hall 1, Nangang International Exhibition Center. Address: No.1, Jingmao 2nd Rd., Nangang District, Taipei |
PM: Kiosk set-up |
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June 4 – 7 (Tue – Fri) |
Exhibit at Computex Taipei; B2B meetings; Company visits etc |
Exhibition Hours: 9:30 – 17:30, June 4-7, 2024 Exhibitors may access the exhibition hall starting 8am on June 4, and 8:50am on June 5-7 |
June 7 or 8 (Fri or Sat) |
Leave Taipei for Toronto |
AC6548 departs from Taipei at 19:40 local time |
Participation Cost:
Early Bird Participation Fee: $1,500 per company (not per person) if you submit the application by March 15 (Fri), 2024.
Full Participation Fee: $2,000 per company (not per person) if you submit the application after March 15, 2024
Application Deadline:
April 12 (Fri), 2024
(application may close early due to space limitation). Application is taken on a “First come, First Served” basis.
Application Link:
Please kindly submit your application at https://www.eventreg.mgcs.gov.on.ca/?eventid=3727BD57-072A-47D2-AD90-99E913FB6864&lang=en
Canada CanExport Funding
Can Export SMEs program is a reliable source of financial aid that can help you grow your business abroad by covering up to 50% of the eligible costs! Although Can Export SMEs program is not currently receiving applications, the program may reopen in February 2024 for projects beginning on April 1, 2024. Please continue to consult the program website for updates on the timing and terms of the program's reopening. Since the program is very popular, the application door may only open for a very short period of time before reaching funding or administration workload limit. That being said, I suggest you get familiar with the funding application criteria, eligible costs and application forms as soon as possible (even before program reopens).
All relevant information is available on the Program Website and the Application Guide below.
Program Website: https://www.tradecommissioner.gc.ca/funding-financement/canexport/sme-pme/index.aspx?lang=eng
Application Guide: https://www.tradecommissioner.gc.ca/funding-financement/canexport/sme-pme/applicant-guide-requerant.aspx?lang=eng#sme5.2
Estimated Travel & Accommodation Costs
- Airfare: Mission participants are responsible for booking and purchasing their own flights. Please check with travel agent for all available flights. At the time of preparing this email, the lowest available round-trip economy tickets are priced at $2,455 for Air Canada non-stop flight between Toronto and Taipei (June 1-8, 2024). Please note the round-trip flights are codeshare flights operated by Eva Air although you may choose to purchase tickets from either Air Canada or Eva Air.
- Accommodation: Mission participants are responsible for all the costs associated with their accommodation, meals, and other personal and incidental expenses. Room rates vary depending on the location and hotel brands. Recommended hotels are available at https://www.computextaipei.com.tw/en/menu/8D6476F12537A8D4D0636733C6861689/info.html
Visa Requirement(s)
Canadian passport-holders do not need a visa for stays up to 90 days in Taiwan. For non-Canadians, please check the visa application page https://www.roc-taiwan.org/ca_en/post/177.html to confirm your status.
