Basic Information

Reference Number

cb-157-62092498

Issuing Organization

Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development (GAC)

Solicitation Type

RFP - Request for Proposal (Formal)

Solicitation Number

26-297973-SL

Title

Lead Generator for Investment and Innovation Roadshow in Zurich, Switzerland

Source ID

PWGSC

Agreement Type

Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement

Details

Location

Ontario

Dates

Publication

2025/06/04 12:00:00 AM EDT

Closing Date

2025/06/16 10:00:00 AM EDT

Contact Information

Sarah-Lynn Laventure

(613) 290-4605

internationalproposals@international.gc.ca

Description

The Embassy of Canada to Switzerland and Liechtenstein in Bern requires the services of a Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) lead generator with Swiss and Liechtensteiner market expertise for a series of business-to-business (B2B) matchmaking meetings with the Canadian delegation members from November 26-28, 2025.

The target sectors and subsectors are:

• Agri-Business – smart farming, sustainable practices, and food / beverage processing.
• Advanced Manufacturing – high-precision components for aircraft and spacecraft, electric vehicle supply chain, and automation / robotics and defence.
• Cleantech – support Canada's transition to a low-carbon economy through wind, solar, hydroelectric power, energy storage, energy efficiency and carbon capture and storage (CCUS).
• Life Sciences - innovative production and research and development in medical technologies, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and digital health.
• Natural Resources – mining investments in critical minerals, sustainable mining, processing, and refining and supply chain integration.
• Digital Technology - artificial intelligence, machine learning, cloud computing / data centres and cyber security.

For more information, please refer to the Request for Proposals documents in the bidding details section.

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