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SUMMARY:Aquatech
DESCRIPTION:The California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) invite California small businesses to exhibit within the California Pavilion at the 2026 AquaTech Tradeshow in Mexico City. California companies with water technology solutions looking to expand to Mexico are highly encouraged to apply to join our pavilion! \n  \nParticipation in the California Pavilion is designed to reduce exhibition costs while amplifying your visibility and business development opportunities at the show. By exhibiting alongside the State of California brand\, participating companies benefit from a shared\, high-profile presence that helps attract buyers\, distributors\, government stakeholders\, and industry partners. GO-Biz also provides coordinated support through networking opportunities\, business introductions\, market briefings\, and on-the-ground assistance to help companies maximize their participation and expand into the Mexican market. \n  \nKey Dates/Details \n\nTradeshow dates: September 1-3\, 2026\n\n\nLocation: Mexico City\, Mexico\n\n\nApplication Deadline: July 1\, 2026 (or until spaces are filled)\n\n\nProgram Size: ~10 businesses and partner organizations\n\n\nRegister: HERE\n\nWhy Mexico? \nWater is one of Mexico’s greatest challenges. Led by National Water Commission (CONAGUA)\, Mexico’s National Water Program is driving demand for innovative technologies and international partnerships — creating strong opportunities for California exporters. Mexico is making major investments in (but not limited to) water infrastructure modernization\, wastewater treatment and reuse\, industrial water efficiency\, flood resilience and drought mitigation\, and smart water management systems. \n  \nWhy Aquatech Mexico? \nCo-located with Green Expo and Intersolar\, the event provides direct access to Mexico’s growing water\, infrastructure\, and sustainability markets. Participating companies and organizations will have opportunities to: \n\nMeet qualified buyers\, distributors\, and strategic partners\n\n\nBuild commercial and institutional relationships\n\n\nShowcase innovative California solutions\n\n\nParticipate in networking and matchmaking activities\n\n\nGain market intelligence and industry insights\n\n\nExplore cross-border and investment opportunities\n\n  \nWho Should Attend? California small businesses with solutions in: \n\nWater treatment\n\n\nWaste water treatment\n\n\nIndustrial water reuse\n\n\nProcess control and process automation technology\n\n\nSmart water technologies\n\n\nPoint-of-use systems\n\n\nWater transport and storage infrastructure\n\n  \nParticipation Packages\n(Final package selection and payment will be collected upon acceptance into the program.) \n  \nCatalogue Exhibitor – $750 USD\nBest for companies exploring the Mexican market that are not traveling in person but want visibility and market access \n\nCompany listing in the official show catalogue\n\n\nInclusion in California Pavilion marketing and promotional materials\n\n\nRepresentation by GO-Biz staff on-site at AquaTech Mexico\n\n\nOpportunity to receive and respond to inbound business leads generated at the show and during events\n\n\nParticipation in select virtual briefings and market intelligence sessions\n\n\nPost-event summary of key insights and contacts generated at the show\n\n  \nRoving Exporter – $1\,500 USD\nBest for companies seeking active business development without a dedicated booth \n\nCompany listing in the official show catalogue\n\n\nInclusion in California Pavilion marketing and promotional materials\n\n\nShared access to the California Pavilion meeting space\n\n\nOne exhibitor badge (additional badges available for purchase)\n\n\nParticipation in curated B2B matchmaking meetings\n\n\nAccess to networking events and market briefings\n\n\nOn-the-ground support from GO-Biz and partners\n\n  \nCo-Exhibitor (Turn-Key Booth) – $3\,000 USD\nBest for companies ready to actively showcase products and meet buyers on-site \n\nCompany listing in the official show catalogue\n\n\nInclusion in California Pavilion marketing and promotional materials\n\n\nShared access to the California Pavilion meeting space\n\n\nTwo exhibitor badges (additional badges available for purchase)\n\n\nDedicated\, turn-key booth within the California Pavilion\n\n\nBooth build-out including basic furniture\, graphics\, and power access\n\n\nFull trade show registration and exhibitor listing\n\n\nB2B matchmaking and targeted introductions\n\n\nVisibility to visiting delegations and key stakeholders\n\n\nInvitation to GO-Biz-led networking events and market briefings\n\n\nOn-the-ground support from GO-Biz and U.S. Commercial Service Mexico\n\n  \nEconomic Development Organization (EDO) Partner Package – $3\,000 USD \nBest for California regional economic development organizations\, cities\, counties\, utilities\, and investment attraction partners seeking to promote California as a premier destination for foreign direct investment\, innovation\, and cross-border partnerships. \n\nInclusion in California Pavilion branding and promotional materials\n\n\nShared access to California Pavilion meeting and hospitality space\n\n\nOne exhibitor badge (additional badges available for purchase)\n\n\nOpportunity to participate in investment attraction and ecosystem discussions with Mexican companies and stakeholders\n\n\nMeet companies exploring U.S. expansion\, partnerships\, or site selection opportunities\n\n\nAbility to pitch California regional assets\, industry clusters\, workforce strengths\, infrastructure\, and investment opportunities\n\n\nParticipation in networking receptions\, stakeholder meetings\, and market briefings\n\n\nCoordination support from GO-Biz for investment-related engagements and strategic meetings\n\n  \nApply Today \nSpace is limited and participation is subject to GO-Biz review and approval. \nRegister your interest at https://step.business.ca.gov/ \n\nSelect STEP Event as the application type\n\n\nSelect “AquaTech Mexico 2026” from the drop-down menu\n\n  \nNote\, submission of your application does not constitute acceptance into the program. Company participation fee will be collected after your application is reviewed and approved. \n  \nQuestions? Contact  Diana.Dominguez@gobiz.ca.gov or David. Pasquini@gobiz.ca.gov  \n  \nAbout GO-Biz \nThe California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) serves as the state’s lead entity for economic development\, supporting business growth\, exports\, and foreign investment. GO-Biz provides no-cost\, confidential services to help companies expand globally\, including market entry support\, connections to international partners\, and access to state resources and incentives. \n  \nAbout Meet Buyers Mexico \nMeet Buyers is an in-market business development and trade facilitation partner specializing in connecting international companies with qualified buyers\, distributors\, industry stakeholders\, and strategic partners across Mexico. Through targeted outreach\, business matchmaking\, networking support\, and market intelligence\, Meet Buyers helps companies maximize commercial opportunities and build meaningful connections within the Mexican market.
URL:https://export.business.ca.gov/event/aquatech-2/
LOCATION:Mexico City\, Mexico
CATEGORIES:California Pavilion
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SUMMARY:Semicon Taiwan
DESCRIPTION:GO-Biz invites up to 8 California small businesses in the semiconductor supply chain to join the 2026 California SEMICON Taiwan trade mission in September in Taipei\, co-exhibiting under the California Pavilion at the SEMICON Taiwan trade show\, and participate in other trade mission activities such as site visits\, pre-arranged meetings and networking event. \nDownload the flyer for more information.
URL:https://export.business.ca.gov/event/semicon-taiwan/
LOCATION:Taipei\, Taiwan
CATEGORIES:California Pavilion,Manufacturing
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