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SUMMARY:California Trade Mission on Poland and Ukraine
DESCRIPTION:Why Poland and Ukraine?\nDriven by increased NATO investment and regional security priorities\, Poland has become a strategic gateway for U.S. aerospace and defense companies seeking opportunities across Central and Eastern Europe. Strong demand for advanced technologies\, unmanned systems\, aerospace components\, cybersecurity\, and infrastructure resilience creates significant opportunities for California companies. \n  \nAt the same time\, significant EU funding is driving the energy transition\, and Poland is making major investments in energy modernization\, renewable deployment\, and infrastructure upgrades. In neighboring Ukraine\, reconstruction efforts are generating substantial demand for innovative construction solutions\, resilient infrastructure\, and advanced energy systems. California companies are uniquely positioned to contribute expertise while building long-term commercial partnerships in a region undergoing historic transformation. \n  \nWhy Join the California Trade Mission?\nThis mission offers a comprehensive\, high-value platform to help your company enter and expand in these markets: \n·         In-market briefings on Polish and Ukrainian business environments and opportunities \n·         Customized B2B matchmaking and business development support (valued at $6\,000) \n·         Opportunity to exhibit at ReBuild Ukraine within the California Pavilion (energy and construction companies only) \n·         High-level networking with government officials\, industry leaders\, and key decision-makers \n·         Multi-city engagement across Warsaw and Rzeszów (as well as Kraków and Katowice for energy and construction companies only) \n  \nTarget Industry Sectors\nConstruction and engineering services: \n·         Sustainable and modular building technologies \n·         Renewable energy (solar\, wind\, hydrogen) \n·         Grid modernization and energy storage \n·         Energy efficiency and building decarbonization \n·         Water\, waste\, and climate resilience solutions \n  \nAerospace and defense services: \n·         Dual-use technologies \n·         Unmanned systems \n·         Defense space tech \n·         MRO \n·         Land and sea systems \n·         Commercial and military aviation \n·         Airport infrastructure \n·         Cybersecurity solutions \n  \nApply Now\nSpace is limited\, and interest is expected to be strong. \n  \nParticipation Cost \n·         $2\,000 for eligible businesses ($5\,000 for medium and large companies) in the aerospace and defense industry \n·         $3\,000 for eligible small businesses ($6\,000 for medium and large companies) in the construction and energy industry (includes exhibiting at ReBuild Ukraine tradeshow) \n  \nTo learn more\, see the energy and construction flyer here\, and the aerospace and defense flyer here. \n 
URL:https://export.business.ca.gov/event/california-trade-mission-on-poland-and-ukraine/
LOCATION:Warsaw\, Rzeszów\, Kraków\, and Katowice\, Poland
CATEGORIES:Aerospace and Defense,California Pavilion,Design and Construction,Energy Industries
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