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SUMMARY:California Trade Mission: India (Health Tech)
DESCRIPTION:WHY INDIA \nIndia’s healthcare market is entering a period of unprecedented growth. Valued at over $370 billion in 2022\, it is projected to surpass $610 billion by 2026. Across the spectrum—hospital infrastructure\, digital health\, AI-powered diagnostics\, and home-based care—demand is accelerating\, creating a wealth of opportunities for international collaboration. \nPrivate equity and venture capital firms invested $5.5 billion in India’s health and pharmaceutical sectors in 2023\, marking a 25% year-on-year increase. Major hospital networks are rapidly expanding\, with Manipal Hospitals’ recent acquisitions increasing their capacity to more than 10\,500 beds nationwide. Meanwhile\, the AI-in-healthcare market is projected to leap from $758.8 million in 2023 to $8.7 billion by 2030\, growing at an impressive 41.8% CAGR. \nCalifornia companies are particularly well-positioned to succeed in this market. The state’s expertise in medical technology\, digital health solutions\, artificial intelligence\, and innovative service delivery models aligns perfectly with India’s healthcare priorities. For California innovators\, the opportunity lies not only in meeting immediate needs but also in shaping the long-term evolution of India’s healthcare system. \nTRADE MISSION DETAILS \nThe California Trade Mission to India offers a targeted\, on-the-ground approach to building connections in India’s high-growth healthcare sector. Participants will benefit from curated networking opportunities\, direct access to decision-makers\, and the visibility of exhibiting within the California Pavilion at Medical Fair India—one of the country’s largest healthcare trade shows. \nMission Itinerary \n\nDays 1–2: Mumbai\n\nMarket briefings led by industry experts and government representatives\nSite visits to hospitals\, manufacturers\, and innovation hubs\nHigh-speed business matchmaking with vetted partners and buyers\n\n\nDays 3–5: New Delhi – Medical Fair India\n\nExhibit within the California Pavilion at India’s leading healthcare exhibition\nEngage in curated B2B meetings to explore sales\, distribution\, and joint venture opportunities\nNetwork with thousands of healthcare professionals\, decision-makers\, and policy leaders from India and beyond\n\n\n\nWHY JOIN? \nThis mission goes beyond a typical trade show. It provides California companies with: \n\nDirect\, in-market introductions to potential partners and clients\nInsider market intelligence from local experts\nFirst-hand insights into India’s healthcare needs and opportunities\n\nWhether your company develops medical devices\, digital health platforms\, AI healthcare solutions\, or specialty services\, this mission offers the access and context you need to succeed in one of the world’s fastest-growing healthcare markets. \nApply here. \nDownload the flyer for more information.
URL:https://export.business.ca.gov/event/california-trade-mission-india-health-tech/
LOCATION:Mumbai\, India; New Delhi\, India
CATEGORIES:California Pavilion,Medical Devices
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SUMMARY:Thailand Medical Fair
DESCRIPTION:GO-Biz invites California small businesses focused on diagnostic\, pharmaceutical\, and medical device manufacturers interested in Southeast Asia to apply to exhibit in the California Pavilion at Thailand Medical Fair from September 9-12\, 2025. \nDownload our flyer for more information. \nPlease apply on the STEP Portal.
URL:https://export.business.ca.gov/event/thailand-medical-fair/
LOCATION:Bangkok\, Thailand
CATEGORIES:California Pavilion,Medical Devices
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210920
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210924
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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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