The business mission to Germany at a glance
From April 16 to 21, attend the worldwide premiere of the latest industrial technology innovations and trends at Hannover Messe—the world's leading trade show for Industry 4.0. Every year, this event draws manufacturing industry leaders from around the world.
Don't miss this unique opportunity to join the official Quebec delegation on this trade mission, an initiative of the Ministère de l'Économie, de l'Innovation et de l'Énergie, Investissement Québec, and propelled by the Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal's Acclr team with the support of the general delegation of Québec Government Office in Munich.
About the Hannover Messe trade show
Held annually since 1947, the Hannover Messe trade show is the leading international trade show for industrial technology, commonly called Industry 4.0. The Hanover trade show is the largest event in its industry, offering a worldwide preview of technological innovations aimed at meeting the latest challenges in energy, productivity, digital industrialization, engineering and technological performance.
Key figures 2022 edition
The show is divided into several major themes and sub-themes. The eight main themes at Hannover Messe this year are:
- Future of the industry and tomorrow's hubs
- Engineering
- Digital ecosystems and IT
- Automation and robotics
- Energy
- Air, pneumatics and cross-cutting technologies
- Global business and markets
- Startups
Mission objectives:
- Promote the expertise of Quebec companies, research centres and institutes, and create business and partnership opportunities with the German ecosystem and with other international partners.
- Showcase Quebec innovations in industrial technology and position ourselves as partners of choice.
- Attract large corporations for future innovation and investment projects in Quebec.
- Position Quebec as the ideal place for developing strategic sectors related to digital transformation.
Register
Participation in this mission includes:
A pre-departure seminar in Montréal
A welcome seminar in Hanover
Networking and information activities with local organizations, conferences, etc.
Possibility of visits to key industrial companies in the area
Access to multiple Hannover Messe pavilions and a personalized/VIP tour organized by the show
Support from the Acclr's team of experts throughout your stay
As in previous years, there will be a Quebec Space in the Canadian Pavilion. If you wish to know more about the exhibitor package, please contact Vanessa Cupidon, vanessa.cupidon@invest-quebec.com.
**Acclr experts remain available for any participants who need help with finding the right accommodations.**
Are you an entrepreneur aged 35 or younger?
Les Offices jeunesse internationaux du Québec (LOJIQ) would like to facilitate the participation of the entrepreneurs selected for this mission. To find out if you qualify, please contact Étienne Champigny (echampigny@ccmm.ca).
You could be eligible for a grant!
- 100% reimbursement of your airfare (round trip), up to $800;
- A lump-sum payment of $1,000 to cover a portion of your expenses;
- An additional allowance if you live in a remote area;
- Civil liability insurance.
- Deadline: March 27, 2023
The Hannover Messe show successfully draws a wide range of participants each year. For actors directly or indirectly involved with industrial technologies, the Hanover event lets them meet experts in the following areas:
- Aerospace
- Automation, innovative manufacturing and robotics
- Energy, environment and sustainable development
- Engineering, construction, real estate and infrastructure
- Automotive and electric vehicle industries
- Mines, metals and minerals
- Start-ups, SMEs and large companies
- ICT
From all backgrounds:
- Startups, SMEs and large companies
- NPOs, economic development organizations, business incubators and others
- Public and parapublic policymakers
- Academia, research and innovation
Although the trade mission is held in Germany, the show offers access to many business development markets since attendees come from nearly one hundred different countries.