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SUMMARY:Chile FIDAE
DESCRIPTION:FIDAE provides significant sales opportunities for California businesses seeking to enter the Chilean aerospace and defense market. Join the California Pavilion at the 2026 FIDAE Airshow! The California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) invites interested California small businesses to exhibit under the California Pavilion within the USA Pavilion at Airshow. California small businesses that qualify are eligible to participate at a significantly reduced cost. \nFIDAE brings together all organizations involved in Chile’s National Space System. This is a multi-sectoral trade show covering: Civil & Commercial Aviation\, Defense\, Airport Equipment & Services\, Homeland Security\, Aircraft Maintenance & Space Technology\, RPAS/UAV & Cybersecurity. \nThe California STEP Program will support up four STEP eligible California small businesses to participate in the Pavilion. Review the flyer to learn more. \nContact for the STEP program/California Pavilion: Diana Dominguez\nContact for the Exhibitor Registration: Kevin Tighe \n 
URL:https://export.business.ca.gov/event/chile-fidae/
LOCATION:Santiago\, Chile
CATEGORIES:Aerospace and Defense
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SUMMARY:Certified Global Business Professional (CGBP) Export Training
DESCRIPTION:GO-Biz invites California business owners interested in participating in the Certified Global Business Professional (CGBP) Export Training. \n  \nThe CGBP designation encompasses knowledge in Global Business Management\, Global Marketing\, Supply Chain Management\, Trade Finance\, Legal and Regulatory Compliance\, Intercultural Awareness\, Technology and Trade-related Resources. \n  \nSelect “2025 Certified Global Business Professional Export Training”
URL:https://export.business.ca.gov/event/certified-global-business-professional-cgbp-export-training/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:STEP Export Training
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SUMMARY:Safety and Security in Canada Export Training
DESCRIPTION:The California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz)\, in partnership with Channel Architect\, invites California small businesses in the safety and security sector to participate in a virtual export training program. This initiative includes in-depth sessions and confidential one-on-one “Know Before You Go” consultations to help companies prepare for major sales opportunities in the Canadian market. Training will be delivered between October 2025 and January 2026. \nOn September 5\, 2025\, Governor Gavin Newsom announced that California has joined the Northwest Wildland Fire Fighting Compact—a cross-border alliance of U.S. states\, Canadian provinces\, and territories that collaborate to share resources\, expertise\, and personnel in combating large-scale wildfires. With Canadian partners such as Alberta\, British Columbia\, Saskatchewan\, and Yukon already in the Compact\, California’s membership strengthens continental cooperation and opens doors for California companies to expand their reach. This partnership not only advances public safety but also creates new business opportunities for California firms providing firefighting equipment\, technology\, and forest resilience services in Canadian markets. \nCost\nParticipation is $500 per company. \nMarket Opportunity\nCanada’s government agencies and industries are seeking proven safety and security solutions for emergency preparedness\, mitigation\, response\, and recovery (EP&R)\, particularly those that: \n\nMitigate risks from climate-driven natural disasters\nStrengthen resilience against natural and civil emergencies\nProtect critical supply chains and logistics\nSafeguard essential infrastructure sectors such as food\, energy\, and water\nReinforce public institutions’ preparedness\n\nWho Should Participate\nExecutives and business development leaders offering solutions to these challenges. \nProgram Overview\nThe training includes live virtual modules\, supporting materials\, and recorded content available on-demand. Each participating company will also receive dedicated one-on-one consultations with Tom Hanson\, founder and Global Trade Advisor for Channel Architect. \nPart One: Training & Education \n\nOperating in Canada (company structure\, partnerships)\nUnderstanding Canada’s business climate\nIdentifying public procurement opportunities\nParticipating in tabletop disaster simulations\nNavigating government regulations\, standards\, and incentives\nReviewing industrial standards across energy\, transportation\, and manufacturing\nGaining awareness of First Nations/Indigenous and rural/remote issues\nIdentifying leading private-sector partners\n\nPart Two: Export Market Readiness \n\nAssessing your current export roadmap\nRefining unique value propositions and selling solutions\nDeveloping an export readiness checklist\nPreparing for meetings with Canadian buyers and partners\, organized by the U.S. Commercial Service\nPrioritizing key trade events\, conferences\, and industry days\n\nEligibility Requirements\nCompanies must: \n\nBe a for-profit entity with significant California operations\nMeet SBA small business size standards\nHave been in operation at least one year\nBe organized/incorporated in the U.S. or have goods/services with at least 51% U.S. content\nBe registered to do business in California\nHave export-ready products or services\n\nAbout Channel Architect\nFounded by Tom Hanson\, Channel Architect LLC is a certified small business with over 30 years of expertise guiding companies and governments to success in global markets. Tom is a former U.S. Commercial Officer with the Foreign Commercial Service\, where he served in international postings across the Americas and Europe\, advancing U.S. business competitiveness through export promotion\, investment attraction\, and trade advocacy. Fluent in Spanish\, Portuguese\, and Romanian\, he has also worked extensively on North America’s trilateral trade policies. Channel Architect specializes in market entry strategies\, global sales partnerships\, and trade event facilitation—helping businesses expand internationally with confidence. \n  \nClick HERE to download our flyer. \n  \nRegister Your Interest to Participate HERE. Submitting an application does not commit you to participation. Once received\, we will follow up to discuss your company’s interests.
URL:https://export.business.ca.gov/event/safety-and-security-in-canada-export-training/
LOCATION:Canada virtual
CATEGORIES:STEP Export Training
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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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