Invitation to Join an
Agricultural Technology Partnering Mission
The 17th China Yangling Agricultural Hi-Tech Fair (CAF2010)
Yangling, Shaanxi Province, China
November 1-5, 2010
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Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) and International Science and Technology Partnerships Canada (ISTP Canada) are pleased to invite Canadian companies and researchers to participate in a technology and business partnering mission to the most comprehensive annual agricultural high-tech fair in China.
The China Yangling Agricultural Hi-Tech Fair (CAF) is China's largest annual event featuring agricultural production, science, technology and investment. In 2009, the event attracted approximately one million visitors, over 1300 international booths, 10,000 enterprises from over 40 countries including China and an estimated CAD$3 billion in trade and investment.
The Opportunity
The mission is of value for Canadian organizations seeking opportunities, partners and technology cooperation in agricultural technology in China.
Delegates will meet potential R&D partners, business partners, key government and business leaders and discover new opportunities. The mission will focus on one-on-one partnering meetings and networking, and include briefing sessions on doing business in China. Matchmaking meetings will be coordinated bi-laterally between Canadian and Chinese companies. Events will include keynote speakers from Canada and China, a showcase of leading edge technologies from participating countries and roundtable discussions to explore opportunities for bilateral cooperation and trade.
The mission offers participants the following support:
a) Research and technology profiles and presentations of companies and researchers in specific areas of interest to the participant;
b) Evaluation of and connection with potential partners;
c) Potential financial contribution, through ISTP Canada-managed competitive process, for joint R&D projects with Chinese companies respectively;
d) Opportunity to exhibit in the Canada Pavilion (see below for details) and to participate at Science and Innovation seminars.
Canada Pavilion Benefits
- Opportunity to showcase your company or technology;
- Onsite promotional support, scheduled business to business meetings and liaison assistance with show organizers;
- Exhibitor-specific market and commercialization information;
- Promotion in the CAF catalogue and web site (for one year);
- English-Chinese interpretation assistance
- Upgraded design, ensuring increased exposure as a Pavilion member;
Exhibitor fees are CAD$1,600 for 9sqm which includes space allocation, booth construction and one on-site assistant with English-Chinese interpretation ability. Graphic design, printing and translation services available on-site for exhibitors for an additional fee. For more information on the Canadian Pavilion, please visit http://www.ats-sea.agr.gc.ca/eve/4510-eng.htm
Booth Payment Details
1. A cheque made payable to Receiver General for Canada is required by Sept. 15/10
2. Mail cheque to:
Shan He
Senior officer for scientific relations, China
International Scientific Cooperation Bureau
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
1341 Baseline Rd., Tower 5-5-128
Ottawa, ON K1A 0C5
Financial Assistance for Canadian Companies
Eligible Participants are technology researchers and senior management members of research-based Canadian companies whose technologies and products are for application in the agriculture and agri-food sectors. Participants must join the Technology and Business Partnering. A maximum of 2 representatives per participating company may be accepted, subject to approval from ISTPCanada.
Financial Assistance, up to 50% of eligible cost of participation, or a maximum of CDN$3,000 per participant, will be provided to eligible participants (sponsorship is limited and on a first-come-first-serve basis). Eligible expenses include travel, accommodations, meals and incidentals as per Treasury Board Canada guidelines. The normal stacking limit of Total Government Assistance (federal, provincial and municipal assistance for the same eligible expenditures) for this mission is 75%. This stacking limit must be respected when assistance is provided. For additional information, contact ISTPCanada for further information.
Registration
To register your interest in participation in the Mission, please use the attached Reply Form or contact YanglingCAF@istpcanada.ca. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions.
Contacts
- ISTPCanada : Ms. Stacy Chew (Country Manager for China), 613-729-3069, ext 223 (phone),
613-729-3061 (fax), StacyChew@istpcanada.ca(email);
371A Richmond Road, Suite 4, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K2A 0E7 - AAFC: Mr. Shan He (Senior Officer for Scientific Relations) at 613-773-1834 (phone), 613-773-1833 (fax), shan.he@agr.gc.ca (email).
- AAFC: Ms. Angela Ierullo (Senior Market Development Officer) at 613-773-0155 (phone), 613-773-1666, angela.ierullo@agr.gc.ca (email).
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