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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250519
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250524
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SUMMARY:Genomic & Genetic Technologies Trade Mission
DESCRIPTION:The California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) is considering supporting California small businesses in the following sectors to participate: Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) R&D and test kit development\, Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS)\, Whole Exome Sequencing (WES)\, Bioinformatics\, Proteomics\, RNA Therapeutics\, Molecular Cytogenetics\, Molecular Genetics\, Cancer Genetics\, Pharmacogenetics\, Rare Diseases\, Pre-natal Genetic Disorders\, and Preimplantation Genetic Testing (PGT) for In-Vitro Fertilization. \nLearn more about the Trade Mission. \n 
URL:https://export.business.ca.gov/event/genomic-genetic-technologies-trade-mission/
LOCATION:Greece\, Turkey\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Healthcare and Health Technologies
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250127
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250131
DTSTAMP:20260513T112246
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T192200Z
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SUMMARY:Arab Health
DESCRIPTION:GO-Biz invites California small businesses focused on healthcare and medical technology to apply to exhibit in the California Pavilion at Arab Health from January 27-30\, 2025. \nPlease review the flyer to learn more.
URL:https://export.business.ca.gov/event/arab-health-2/
LOCATION:Dubai\, UAE
CATEGORIES:California Pavilion,Healthcare and Health Technologies
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241022
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241025
DTSTAMP:20260513T112246
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SUMMARY:Africa Health
DESCRIPTION:The California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) is awarding up to 3 STEP-eligible California health and medical technology companies with $5\,000 in export vouchers to offset exhibiting costs at the show. \nPlease see the event flyer for further details. \nContact: Patricia.Utterback@gobiz.ca.gov
URL:https://export.business.ca.gov/event/africa-health/
LOCATION:Cape Town International Convention Centre\, Cape Town\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Healthcare and Health Technologies
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240129
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240202
DTSTAMP:20260513T112246
CREATED:20230713T152243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230829T160826Z
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SUMMARY:Arab Health 2024 California Pavilion
DESCRIPTION:The California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) invites California small businesses to register their interest to exhibit at the California Pavilion within the USA Pavilion at Arab Health. California small businesses that qualify for STEP funding are eligible to participate at a significantly reduced cost. \nReview the flyer to learn more.\nRegister Your Interest \nContact Patricia.Utterback@gobiz.ca.gov
URL:https://export.business.ca.gov/event/arab-health-2024-california-pavilion/
LOCATION:Dubai\, UAE
CATEGORIES:Healthcare and Health Technologies
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231113
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231117
DTSTAMP:20260513T112246
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SUMMARY:MEDICA 2023 CEO Program
DESCRIPTION:The California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) invites California small businesses to participate in the US Commercial Service’s CEO Program at MEDICA 2023. 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/medica-2023-ceo-program/
LOCATION:Düsseldorf\, Germany
CATEGORIES:Healthcare and Health Technologies
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230130
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230203
DTSTAMP:20260513T112246
CREATED:20221006T171818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221006T171818Z
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SUMMARY:Arab Health
DESCRIPTION:Details: The California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) is supporting up to seven (7) California small businesses with $4\,000 each in funding to participate in Arab Health. Arab Health brings together key stakeholders to collaborate and make healthcare a more sustainable\, positive impact industry. Discover the way forward through sustainable and innovative solutions that will disrupt existing models\, revolutionizing healthcare for future generations. \nReview the flyer to learn more. \nContact for the Trade Show: Jodi Munzer jodim@kallman.com\nContract for the STEP program: Diana Dominguez diana.dominguez@gobiz.ca.gov
URL:https://export.business.ca.gov/event/arab-health/
LOCATION:Dubai World Trade Center
CATEGORIES:Healthcare and Health Technologies
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221114
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221118
DTSTAMP:20260513T112246
CREATED:20220809T024418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220919T195201Z
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SUMMARY:Corporate Executive Office (CEO) Center Program at MEDICA 2022 (Registration Open Until October 7\, 2022)
DESCRIPTION:GO-Biz welcomes California businesses to pre-register for the Corporate Executive Office (CEO) Center Program at MEDICA 2022\, taking place November 14-17\, 2022 in Düsseldorf\, Germany! This CEO Center Program offers a curated platform for participating companies seeking to promote their products and discover new opportunities for exports from a full-service office located on the show floor. GO-Biz is supporting a limited number of STEP-eligible California small businesses with up to $4\,000 in grant funds to attend this event in partnership with the U.S. Commercial Service. Companies that express interest in participation by filling out the pre-registration form will receive details on STEP eligibility and the next steps in the approval process for joining this program. Please note that funding will be awarded based on availability\, so be sure to act quickly! To learn more please view the Event Flyer or contact Emily Desai.
URL:https://export.business.ca.gov/event/corporate-executive-office-ceo-center-program-at-medica-2022/
LOCATION:Düsseldorf\, Germany
CATEGORIES:Healthcare and Health Technologies
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221110
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221112
DTSTAMP:20260513T112246
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SUMMARY:Asia Summit on Global Health
DESCRIPTION:Details: The Asia Summit on Global Health brings together key players decisions makers and change drivers to address trending topics\, explore new opportunities and collaborate at the forefront of the healthcare industry. The Virtual Exhibition area is dedicated to showcasing exhibitors’ businesses and exploring business opportunities in the medical and healthcare sectors with investors and partners around the world via ASGH’s online platform. \nThe California STEP Program will support up to 5 STEP program-eligible California small businesses to participate in this event virtually. Pre-register with event organizer HKTDC is required. Resource is limited\, first come first serve. \nReview the flyer learn more. \nContact for the event: Carmen Lee  carmen.k.lee@hktdc.org\nContract for the STEP program: Henan Li henan.li@gobiz.ca.gov
URL:https://export.business.ca.gov/event/asia-summit-on-global-health/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Healthcare and Health Technologies
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220407
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220411
DTSTAMP:20260513T112246
CREATED:20220316T153617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220412T145513Z
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SUMMARY:China International Medical Equipment Fair (CMEF) Shanghai (Registration Open Until January 28\, 2022)
DESCRIPTION:California small business exporters in the healthcare industry supply chain who join the USA Pavilion at the biannual CMEF trade show will be able to connect with industry leaders from around the world. This event will feature scientific and technological innovation\, new product launches\, business matching\, brand promotion\, academic exchanges\, trend insights\, education\, and training. Every CMEF attracts 7\,000+ manufacturing enterprises from 30+ countries and regions\, 600+ key opinion leaders and entrepreneurs\, and 200\,000+ government officials\, hospitals\, end-users\, agents\, and distributors from 110+ countries and regions. Due to the ongoing uncertainty regarding travel restrictions\, businesses interested in participating should have a local representative in China who can attend the event in person. Please contact Henan Li with any questions regarding this event. Participation costs up to $5\,000 USD are subsidized for California businesses that qualify for STEP funding.
URL:https://export.business.ca.gov/event/china-international-medical-equipment-fair-cmef-shanghai/
LOCATION:National Exhibition and Convention Center\, Shanghai\, China\, United States
CATEGORIES:Healthcare and Health Technologies
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220401
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220601
DTSTAMP:20260513T112246
CREATED:20220316T171144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220412T004116Z
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SUMMARY:Hong Kong Promotional Catalogue for California Medical Technologies (Registration Open Until March 25\, 2022)
DESCRIPTION:The US Commercial Service is recruiting US companies to be included in this pitchbook\, which will be promoted directly to Hong Kong’s leading medical device and healthcare product distributors and purchasers. Each featured business will receive a free customized International Market Check Report\, which will include direct feedback from Hong Kong-based companies on the market potential of their product or service. Full matchmaking services are also available for participating firms who want to arrange direct\, one-on-one meetings with potential partners. Target sectors include senior care\, rehabilitation\, pain treatment\, brain and cognitive-related diseases treatment and assessment\, oncology\, heart and vascular treatment\, joint treatment\, and digital health solutions. Please contact Henan Li with any questions regarding this event. Participation is free for California businesses that qualify for STEP funding.
URL:https://export.business.ca.gov/event/hong-kong-promotional-catalogue-for-california-medical-technologies/
LOCATION:China; Virtual\, United States
CATEGORIES:Healthcare and Health Technologies
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220401
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220601
DTSTAMP:20260513T112246
CREATED:20220316T154727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220405T225113Z
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SUMMARY:2022 California-China Virtual Trade Mission: Medical Devices (Registration Open Until March 18\, 2022)
DESCRIPTION:As a California China Trade and Investment Network (CTIN) member\, the City of Sacramento China Trade Office has teamed up with GO-Biz and the US Commercial Service to offer California businesses a virtual trade mission designed to link California exporters directly with buyers\, potential partners\, and distributors in the Chinese market through one-on-one online matchmaking meetings. Key opportunity sectors include medical diagnostics\, imaging equipment\, orthopedics and consumables\, surgical equipment\, and therapeutic products. Please contact Henan Li with any questions regarding this event. Participation is free for California businesses that qualify for STEP funding.
URL:https://export.business.ca.gov/event/2022-california-china-virtual-trade-mission-medical-devices/
LOCATION:China; Virtual\, United States
CATEGORIES:Healthcare and Health Technologies
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220307
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220312
DTSTAMP:20260513T112246
CREATED:20221216T171800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221216T171800Z
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SUMMARY:Global Connect: India Virtual Trade Mission
DESCRIPTION:The California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) has teamed up with the U.S. Commercial Service to offer California businesses a virtual trade mission designed to link California suppliers directly with international buyers\, potential partners\, and buying authorities. This B2B matchmaking event will help California companies create dynamic business relationships from their desktop\, explore new markets\, and identify potential export sales leads immediately!
URL:https://export.business.ca.gov/event/global-connect-india-virtual-trade-mission/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Healthcare and Health Technologies,ICT and Digital Economy
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220307
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220312
DTSTAMP:20260513T112246
CREATED:20220314T153227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220412T145936Z
UID:38736-1646611200-1647043199@export.business.ca.gov
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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210920
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210924
DTSTAMP:20260513T112246
CREATED:20221216T172350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221216T172542Z
UID:50426-1632096000-1632441599@export.business.ca.gov
SUMMARY:California Global Connect: United Arab Emirates & Saudi Arabia Virtual Trade Mission
DESCRIPTION:Since August 2020\, the California Global Connect program has provided 100+ California small businesses the opportunity to speak directly with international buyers\, potential partners\, and buying authorities in various countries and industries. The next stop on our global opportunities tour is the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia. During this two-part mission\, California companies will hear from\, and be introduced to\, potential business partners that include government officials and key healthcare experts from both the UAE and Saudi Arabia.
URL:https://export.business.ca.gov/event/california-global-connect-united-arab-emirates-saudi-arabia-virtual-trade-mission/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Healthcare and Health Technologies,Medical Devices
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200818
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200819
DTSTAMP:20260513T112246
CREATED:20221216T180105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221216T180105Z
UID:50442-1597708800-1597795199@export.business.ca.gov
SUMMARY:California Global Connect: Chile Virtual Trade Mission
DESCRIPTION:Join GO-Biz and Kallman Worldwide on this virtual trade mission designed to link California civil aviation and airport equipment and service providers with the Chilean Civil Aviation Authority. This trade mission is supported by the U.S. Commercial Service.
URL:https://export.business.ca.gov/event/california-global-connect-chile-virtual-trade-mission/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Aerospace and Defense,Healthcare and Health Technologies,Safety and Security
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