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SUMMARY:AquaTech
DESCRIPTION:The California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) invites California small businesses to exhibit within the California Pavilion at the 2025 AquaTech Tradeshow in Mexico City. California businesses that qualify for funding are eligible to participate at a significantly reduced cost. California companies with water technology solutions looking to expand to Mexico are highly encouraged to apply to join our pavilion! \nWater is one of Mexico’s greatest challenges.\nThe National Water Program\, led by CONAGUA\, focuses on ensuring access to clean water and sanitation—especially for vulnerable communities—while promoting efficient water use across key industries. The plan also aims to strengthen water management\, protect basins and aquifers\, and reduce risks from floods and droughts. \nAQUATECH EXPO.\nGet to know the Mexican water market. Find new partners\, distributors\, and import opportunities. Meet thousands of industry professionals in just three days. Establish profitable business relationships\, exchange ideas and expand your knowledge. The shows coincides with GreenExpo and Intersolar under one roof to bring together industry leaders in environmental management\, water technology\, solar\, and wind energy. \nWho Should Attend? California small businesses with solutions in: \n\nWater treatment\nWaste water treatment\nProcess control and process automation technology\nPoint of use\nTransport and storage\n\nCo-Exhibition Fee: $2\,500 USD (collected after your application is reviewed and accepted) \nCalifornia Pavilion Benefits: \n\nTurn-key booth within the California Pavilion\nBasic furniture\, graphics printing\, & power access\nTwo Company Exhibitor Badges (more available for purchase)\nCompany trade show registration fees\nCompany entry in the official Exhibitor Catalogue\nListing in the printed directory\nSupport from GO-Biz and the U.S. Commercial Service Mexico City\nVisibility to visiting delegations\nAccess to an industry Market Briefing\n\nLearn More: Please see the event flyer for further details. \nEvent registration contact: Diana.Dominguez@gobiz.ca.gov \nRegister here. To register\, select STEP Event as the application type; then select “AquaTech Mexico 2025” from the drop-down menu. \nRegistration deadline: August 1\, 2025 (or until spaces are filled)
URL:https://export.business.ca.gov/event/aquatech/
LOCATION:Mexico City\, Mexico
CATEGORIES:California Pavilion,Environmental Technologies
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SUMMARY:Hannover Messe 2024
DESCRIPTION:The California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) invites California small businesses that specialize in Renewables and Distributed Generation; Sustainability\, Resource Efficiency\, and Circular Economy; Digital Energy Management and AI; Energy Efficiency\, Consulting and Services; and Mobility to apply to be part of the California delegation to Hannover Messe 2024. California small businesses that qualify for STEP funding are eligible to participate at a significantly reduced cost. \nReview the flyer to learn more.\nContact Patricia.Utterback@gobiz.ca.gov
URL:https://export.business.ca.gov/event/hannover-messe-2024/
LOCATION:Hanover\, Germany
CATEGORIES:Automotive and Smart Mobility,Energy Industries,Environmental Technologies
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240301
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SUMMARY:Green Building & Green Tech Opportunities in Mexico
DESCRIPTION:SAVE THE DATE! The California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) will support up to six California small businesses to participate in this business matchmaking and green construction forum organized by the U.S. Department of Commerce and the Sustainability for Mexico and Green Building Council Inc. in Mexico City. GO-Biz will cover 75% of participation costs up front\, bringing eligible California company cost down to $250-$500. \nMexico is moving rapidly towards green construction activities! This is a great opportunity for California/U.S. green builders and green technologies suppliers to present and showcase their latest green technologies and services with up to five Mexican companies interested in doing business with sustainable construction suppliers. Participating California/U.S. companies will have pre-arranged business matchmaking meetings and an opportunity to participate in a briefing session to learn about opportunities in the Mexican market prior to the start of the service. \nAPPLICATION PROCESS: \n\nPlease note\, this is not a public event\, the business matchmaking meetings will be reserved for vetted professionals only.\nInterested companies must first register their interest with GOBiz\nYou will be referred to the U.S. Department of Commerce for further consideration.\n\nOnce accepted into the program\, selected companies will need to pay the reduced participation fee directly to the U.S. Department of Commerce to secure spot. \nContact for the California Participant Eligibility: Diana Dominguez\nContact for the Market Intelligence: George Ayache and JuanCarlos Ruiz \nReview the flyer to learn more.\nContact Diana Dominguez
URL:https://export.business.ca.gov/event/green-building-green-tech-opportunities-in-mexico/
LOCATION:Mexico City\, Mexico
CATEGORIES:Environmental Technologies
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220522
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SUMMARY:Minority Business Focused Trade Mission to Italy\, Spain\, and Portugal (Registration Open Until March 25\, 2022)
DESCRIPTION:The goal of this executive-led trade mission is to connect minority US businesses and trade associations in the ICT\, safety and security technology\, environmental technology\, and energy sectors with pre-screened business prospects in these Southern European markets. Participants will have the opportunity to receive market insights from US International Trade Administration experts and US companies already operating within the region. They will also conduct appointments with pre-screened potential buyers\, agents\, distributors\, and joint venture partners\, as well as with local government officials and industry experts\, where applicable. This mission is being organized by the US Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration. Please contact Jonathan Zeigler with any questions regarding the event. Participation costs up to $3\,000 USD are subsidized for California businesses that qualify for STEP funding.
URL:https://export.business.ca.gov/event/minority-business-focused-trade-mission-to-italy-spain-and-portugal/
LOCATION:Milan\, Italy; Madrid\, Spain; Lisbon\, Portugal
CATEGORIES:Energy Industries,Environmental Technologies,ICT and Digital Economy,Safety and Security
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SUMMARY:World Smart Energy Week Japan (Registration Open Until December 10\, 2021)
DESCRIPTION:GO-Biz will be leading a delegation of small businesses from across the state to exhibit at World Smart Energy Week\, a renewable energy trade show in Tokyo\, Japan featuring nine expos: Hydrogen & Fuel Cell\, Rechargeable Battery Technology\, Smart Grid & Smart Communities\, Zero Emission Thermal Power\, Photovoltaic Power\, Wind\, Biomass\, Decarbonization\, and Resource Circulation. The event will also feature technical conferences with industry leaders. Participants may attend the event in-person in Tokyo or join remotely\, depending on their participation package. Please contact Henan Li with any questions regarding this event.
URL:https://export.business.ca.gov/event/world-smart-energy-week-japan/
LOCATION:Tokyo Big Sight\, Tokyo\, Japan; Virtual
CATEGORIES:Environmental Technologies
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220312
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SUMMARY:India Virtual Trade Mission (Registration Open Until January 21\, 2022)
DESCRIPTION:GO-Biz will be leading a virtual delegation of small businesses from across the state to participate in this trade mission. This is a great opportunity for eligible California businesses to establish relationships with procurement officials\, distributors\, buyers\, importers\, partners\, and industry multipliers recruited by US Embassy and Consulate officials in India. Opportunity sectors include healthcare technology\, clean technology\, and information and communications technology. Participating businesses will also have the ability to connect with US Embassy industry experts. Please contact Jonathan Zeigler with any questions regarding this event. Participation is free for California businesses that qualify for STEP funding.
URL:https://export.business.ca.gov/event/india-virtual-trade-mission/
LOCATION:India; Virtual\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental Technologies,Healthcare and Health Technologies,ICT and Digital Economy
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