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Canada-Bavaria SmartTech CONNECT@embedded world 2026
9. March 2026 - 12. March 2026
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Canada's Semiconductor Council (CSC) & Bavarian Chips Alliance & Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) Event
On the occasion of Embedded World 2026 in Nuremberg, the Enterprise Europe Network at Bayern Innovativ is welcoming a delegation from the Province of Ontario and the Canadian Semiconductor Council—the national trade association for the Canadian semiconductor industry—together with around 20 highly innovative companies from the fields of smart tech and embedded systems.
The current geopolitical and economic challenges in international trade clearly show that resilience is created through new partnerships, fresh impetus and joint innovation. The Smart Tech & Embedded Systems sector in particular offers enormous opportunities. Canada is therefore planning to make considerable investments to expand its semiconductor and microelectronics capacities and is specifically seeking partnerships in Bavaria. The province of Ontario alone generates almost two thirds of Canada's value added in the semiconductor sector, which corresponds to around 10.2 billion US dollars.
Kick-off event at Bayern Innovativ - Monday, 09.03.2026
This event serves to network the Canadian delegations with the Bavarian ecosystem in the field of semiconductor technologies and smart systems. The focus is on building a fundamental understanding of the respective innovation landscapes and identifying common fields of development. It is intended to create the basis for successful international partnerships, prepare long-term innovation collaborations and technology transfer processes and thus strengthen European - and in particular Bavarian - competitiveness in global innovation ecosystems.
Briefing & Pitching at the trade fair - Wednesday, 11.03.2026
This format is aimed at Bavarian companies and research institutions that want to position their expertise and technologies in the fields of semiconductors and embedded systems internationally.
The focus is on a market briefing that offers in-depth insights into the Canadian semiconductor and embedded systems market, followed by a curated pitching event. This will be followed by a curated pitching event, where Bavarian companies and R&D institutions can present their technologies and innovation projects to the Canadian companies in attendance and at the same time get to know the pitches of the Canadian companies.
The event will conclude with a get-together with catering, an ideal opportunity to continue discussions in a relaxed atmosphere and to deepen valuable international contacts.
Bayern Innovativ GmbH
Am Tullnaupark 8, 90402 Nuremberg
Welcome & Introduction & Presentations
- Moderation
- Patricia Ruppert, Patricia Ruppert, Enterprise Europe Network, Network Advisor, co-ordinator of the visit
- Welcome by Bayern Innovativ and EEN Bavaria
- (Dr. Rainer Sessner, Managing Director, CEO, Bayern Innovativ, tbc.
- Welcome by the Canadian Embassy and the National Research Council (NRC)
- (tbc.)
- Presentation of Bayern Innovativ and Enterprise Europe Network Bavaria
- Dr. Markus Doebbelin, Head of Europe & International, Bayern Innovativ, Consortium Coordinator EEN Bavaria
- Dr. Markus Doebbelin, Head of Europe & International, Bayern Innovativ, Consortium Coordinator EEN Bavaria
- Presentation of the Innovation Network Digitalization
- Dr. Malte Kohring, Head of Innovation Network Digitalization, Bayern Innovativ
- Introduction Introduction of the Canadian Semiconductor Council and the company delegation
- Arman Giloyan, Senior International Market Consultant, ICT for Europe, Ontario Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade
Presentation of the Bavarian ecosystem and market for Smart Tech & Embedded Systems
- Bavarian Chip Alliance (BCA)
- Jürgen Frickinger, Head of the BCA
- ECPE - European Center for Power Electronics e.V.
- Dr. Bernd Bitterlich, Head of the ECPE
- Sensor Technology Cluster - Strategic Partnership Sensor Technology Bavaria e.V.
- Matthias Streller, Director
- Bavarian Chip Design Center (BCDC)
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- tbc.
- Further cluster
- tbc.
Joint event of Canada's Semiconductor Council (CSC), Province Ontario, Bavarian Chips Alliance & Enterprise Europe Network (EEN)
Moderation: Patricia Ruppert, Enterprise Europe Network, Network Advisor, co-ordinator of the visit
Nuremberg Convention Center - Mitte, Room Milan
Registration & Coffee
Welcome & Introduction & Presentations
- Welcome on behalf of the Bavarian Chips Alliance at Bayern Innovativ
- (Jürgen Frickinger, Head of the Bavarian Chips Alliance, Bayern Innovativ)
- Welcome on behalf of the Government of Ontario and the Semiconductor Council
- (tbc.)
- Moderation: Patricia Ruppert, Enterprise Europe Network, Network Advisor, co-ordinator of the visit
- Welcomeon behalf of the Province of Ontario and the Canadian Semiconductor Council
- Arman Giloyan, Senior International Market Consultant, ICT for Europe, Ontario Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade
- Keynote 1: The Canadian Semiconductor and Embedded Systems Market
- tbc
- Keynote 2: Business and Technology Opportunities in the Province of Ontario
- Arman Giloyan, Senior International Market Consultant, ICT for Europe, Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade
- Keynote 3: Business and Technology Opportunities in the Province of Ontario
- tbc, Invest Ottawa, Economic Development Agency
- Keynote 4: Funding Opportunities for Canadian-Bavarian Collaboration
- Canadian National Research Council & BayFOR - Bavarian Research Alliance
- Keynote 5: tbc
Pitching session
- Step 1: Introduction to the format
- Karolina Bähr, Enterprise Europe Network, Network Advisor
- Step 2: Pitching
- Each participant gives a 1-minute pitch based on their one-pager. The matches are selected by the other participants.
- Step 3: Presentation of the "Network Champion Award"
- Karolina Bähr, Enterprise Europe Network, Network Advisor
Please register here by February 27, 2026, 12:00 noon.
For your participation in the event, it is mandatory to fill out a profile for the pitching. In doing so, you agree to the terms of use of the Enterprise Europe Network Services of Bayern Innovativ and to the forwarding of your profile to the participants.
Places are limited; we reserve the right to make a selection. For your participation in the event it is mandatory to fill out a profile for the pitching.
The Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) is an EU-funded project to support SMEs in internationalization, innovation and cooperation. It offers access to new markets, technologies, know-how and strategic partners.
You will receive the profiles of the Canadian companies as soon as you have registered and sent us your profile.
HaiLa Technologies
Stathera
Daanaa Resolution Inc.
CEMWorks Inc.
Irréversible Inc
Blumind Inc.
Crank Software Inc.
Cybeats Technologies
Galtronics (A Baylin Technologies Company)
J-SQUARED TECHNOLOGIES INC.
Pegmatis Inc.
Pleora Technologies Inc.
Quantropi Inc.
Rotman School of Management
Security Compass
Sylphia Consulting Inc.
(SCi) Wolf Advanced Technology
- Keynote speeches by leading representatives from science and practice and current market trends
- Overview of funding and financing opportunities
- Canada - BavariaPitching & Matching
- Networking and get-together
Further benefits for participants
- Bonus voucher for a free Advisory Assessment Global Cooperation Compass - Reflect on your international strategy with us
- Personal support from the EEN team in Bavaria and Canada until successful cooperation, free of charge
Are you interested in Trendsouting Canada?
Then you've come to the right place! Bayern Innovativ recently comprehensively scouted and analyzed the latest technological trends and innovations in Canada. Our scouting answers the most important questions for your company:
- What technological trends and innovations are there in the Canadian market and how relevant are they for Bavarian companies?
- Where are Bavarian technologies particularly attractive for export in Canada?
- In which areas are there still strategic gaps in the Bavarian economy that could be closed by Canadian technologies, for example by attracting companies to Bavaria?
Use the results of this analysis for your faster and more targeted innovation development!
