Join our business delegation to Ontario, Canada: Advanced Manufacturing

EIT Manufacturing, in collaboration with Advantage Austria and the Austrian Economic Chamber (WKO), are pleased to invite you to participate in our Business Mission to Ontario, Canada, taking place from 28 September to 1 October 2025.

Ontario is one of North America’s leading regions in advanced manufacturing, with over 800,000 employees in the manufacturing sector and hosting 40% of Canadian manufacturing companies, generating approximately € 210 billion in annual revenue. The region is a global hub for automation, robotics, AI, and smart production, with strong industry clusters like the Kitchener-Waterloo robotics and automation cluster that includes over 1,400 companies.

This delegation offers exclusive access to top-tier companies, research institutions, and innovation hubs, aiming to foster strategic partnerships and explore new market opportunities through a curated programme of site visits, expert discussions, and networking sessions.

Programme highlights:

• Attend the Canadian Manufacturing Technology Show (CMTS) in Toronto – one of North America’s key manufacturing trade fairs focused on AI, sensors, digital control systems, and additive manufacturing
• Visit leading companies such as Linamar, Clearpath Robotics, ATS Automation, Fanuc Canada, and voestalpine High Performance Metals
• Explore cutting-edge research centers:
  • MSAM Lab (Metal 3D Printing) at the University of Waterloo
  • Waterloo RoboHub at the University of Waterloo
  • McMaster Manufacturing Research Institute (MMRI)
  • CanmetMATERIALS in Hamilton
• Participate in matchmaking and showcase events hosted by NGen, Canada’s Advanced Manufacturing Supercluster, including B2B meetings

For the first time, this business mission is open to participation of non-Austrian companies! 

Participation details for Austrian companies:

• Fee for WKO members: € 600 (excl. VAT)
• Fee for non-WKO members: € 1.200 (excl. VAT)
• Travel and accommodation: must be arranged and covered individually by each participant.
• Note: Participation is eligible for financial support through the go-international programme (Internationalisierungsscheck), which can help cover the costs.

Participation details for non-Austrian companies:

• Standard fee (General Admission): €3,000 (excl. VAT)
• Discounted fee for EIT Manufacturing partners and supported startups: €1,490
• Travel and accommodation: must be arranged and covered individually by each participant.
• Note: In many countries, companies can apply for financial support through national export or innovation agencies. We are happy to assist you in identifying funding options to help cover your expenses.

Registration for non-Austrian companies:

If you are interested in joining the delegation, please register by 22 August 2025 by filling out the registration form via the link below.

Please note: Places are limited and will be allocated on a first come, first serve basis. Registration will close as soon as all available slots are filled.

This mission is part of EIT Manufacturing’s broader effort to support European industry in exploring high-potential markets and building impactful international partnerships.

If you have any questions or would like further details, please feel free to reach out to us. We are happy to assist you.