The Canadian-Bavarian EV PowerDrive INNO 2026 brings together leading companies, research institutions, and innovation stakeholders from Canada and Bavaria to launch new innovation projects in the field of electric mobility. The focus is particularly on power electronics and next-generation electric motors—two key technologies for the mobility of the future.

Canada and Germany have maintained a close partnership in research, innovation, and industry for many years. Both countries view electric mobility, resilient supply chains, and joint technology development as central building blocks for competitiveness, economic resilience, and the achievement of their climate and innovation goals.

Led by the National Research Council of Canada (NRC), a Canadian delegation of approximately 25 participants—selected through a national call for proposals by the NRC—will be visiting us. The delegation consists of innovative companies and research partners who are specifically seeking international collaborations as well as research and development projects with high industrial relevance, strong involvement of industry and academia, and clear prospects for commercialization.

The event is jointly organized by the Enterprise Europe Network, Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg, the Chair of Manufacturing Automation and Production Systems (FAPS), the Power Electronics Cluster, the Mobility Innovation Network, the Bavarian Chips Alliance, and the Innovation Service for Funding & Consulting at Bayern Innovativ.

The first day of the event, October 5, 2026, is reserved for the Canadian delegation. The program for that day includes exclusive visits to companies and research institutions in the greater Munich area.

The second day of the event, October 6, 2026, will take place at the AEG campus in Nuremberg and will be conducted in collaboration with the Friedrich-Alexander University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, Chair of Manufacturing Automation and Production Systems (FAPS). Participants will gain insights into the research infrastructure and current development projects on site.

The focus is not on general networking activities, but rather on the targeted identification of partners for future collaborations in the fields of power electronics, electric drive systems, and related mobility technologies.

This offers Bavarian companies and research institutions a rare opportunity to establish early contact with Canadian firms and research institutions and to position themselves for the formation of German-Canadian consortia in future funding programs.

Participation fee: free of charge.

Target Audience

• Companies and SMEs
• Start-ups
• Research institutions
• Colleges and universities
• Clusters and networks

Technological Focus Areas

Advanced Power Electronics
We are seeking Bavarian partners for future innovation projects in areas such as:

• Wide-Bandgap Semiconductors (SiC, GaN)
• EV Inverters & Converters
• High-Voltage Systems
• Advanced Materials
• Testing & Validation
• AI-Supported Design

Next-Generation Electric Motors
The focus is on innovations to improve power density, efficiency, cost structure, and sustainability:

• Rare-Earth-Free Motors
• Electric Drive Technologies
• Advanced Manufacturing
• AI & Machine Learning
• Sustainable Mobility Solutions
• Advanced Testing Methods

Monday, October 5, 2026

Technology Visits & Ecosystem Insights | Munich

Exclusive company and research visits with the Canadian delegation.

Possible stops include technology-focused companies and research institutions in the greater Munich area.

This day of the program is reserved for the Canadian delegation. Would you like to host the Canadian delegation at your Munich location and present your company? Please feel free to contact us by email at andreas.aron(at)bayern-innovativ.de.

Tuesday, October 6, 2026

Briefing, Pitching & Matchmaking | AEG Campus, Muggenhofer Straße 141, 90429 Nuremberg
starting at 10:00 a.m. (all-day event)
The second day of the event at the AEG Campus is aimed at Bavarian companies and research institutions.

Scheduled Program Items

• Welcome
• Introduction to the Canadian and Bavarian innovation ecosystems
• Insight into an existing German-Canadian R&D collaboration by FAPS
• Briefing on specific German-Canadian and other funding opportunities, as well as consulting and support services
• Curated bilateral pitching and matchmaking
• Networking – Lunch
• Tour of selected R&D facilities on the AEG campus with the FAPS team
• Joint evening wrap-up and networking

Briefing, Pitching & Matchmaking – October 6, 2026
Registration is open to companies and research institutions that would like to actively showcase their technologies, expertise, and collaboration interests.
Space is limited. Submission of a collaboration profile is required to participate in the pitching and matchmaking sessions.

Collaboration Profile Form

Registration Form

Secure your spot now: send us a brief email at patricia.ruppert(at)bayern-innovativ.de.

Benefits of Participating

• Access to selected Canadian companies and research partners
• Pitching & matchmaking for specific innovation projects
• Insights into technology trends and funding opportunities
• Access to all collaboration profiles in the digital participant directory
• Personalized support in finding partners and developing projects

Participation is free of charge.

Canadian SMEs

AI Materia
Accelerated Systems Inc
Axiom Plastics Inc.
Delta-Q Technologies Corp.
Daanaa Resolution Inc
EMWorks Inc
Inmotive
Polycontrols Technologies Inc.
OPAL-RT Technologies
Solace Power Inc.
Verdyn

Canadian Universities

Ontario Tech University
University of New Brunswick
University of Waterloo

NRC researchers

NRC e-auto Challenge Program