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The Ontario government is organizing the following export webinars and business missions taking place in the Summer of 2022.

June 7, 2022: Navigating India’s E-commerce Market - Webinar

The Ontario government is holding a webinar on India’s e-commerce market to assist companies to formulate a market-entry approach for their products and services in this growing global sales channel. The webinar will cover topics such as: India’s e-commerce growth forecast; most promising category potential in India; market-entry strategies for international sellers; and government policies driving online sales in India. The Indian e-commerce sector is expected to jump by 21.5 percent and reach U.S. $74.8 billion in 2022. Rising Internet and smartphone penetration, an increase in digital literacy and the Indian government’s digital ambitions have propelled online sales in the country. Covid-19 has also accelerated the shift toward online shopping. E-commerce payments in India are expected to rise at a compound annual growth rate of 18.2% between 2021 and 2025, to reach U.S.$120 billion. The most popular segments in India include electronics; apparel; home and furnishings; baby, beauty, personal care and wellness products; and books. Register Now

June 14, 2022: Business Opportunities in Bangladesh’s ICT Sector - Webinar

The Ontario government, in association with the Canadian Trade Commissioner Service, is organizing a webinar about the ICT industry in Bangladesh and the opportunities for Ontario technology companies to participate in this “frontier” market. With low levels of IT adoption by households and firms, there exists a large untapped pool of potential first-time technology buyers and a youthful population. Bangladesh has about 117 million Internet subscribers; only 9.8 million people use broadband connections, while the rest are mobile users. The ICT sector is estimated to be worth $1.1 billion and expected to grow to $4.8 billion by 2025. Bangladesh offers opportunities for companies with a background in ICT infrastructure and equipment; telecommunications towers and related infrastructure; data centers and associated equipment and services; mobile applications; data and content development; online healthcare and government services solutions; and e-commerce applications and technologies. The program will be of interest to Ontario companies keen to learn about the ICT landscape and key players in Bangladesh; in-demand technologies and expertise; market-penetration strategies for Bangladesh; and government policies and programs shaping the industry. Register Now

September 20-23, 2022: Ontario Edtech Export Business Mission to DIDAC India

Now in its 12th edition, DIDAC India is India’s only, and Asia’s largest, exhibition and conference for education resources and solutions.

DIDAC India has a 75% to 80% focus on educational products, software and solutions. The India Didactics Association organizes the trade show, which is supported by the British Education Suppliers Association, DIDACTA (Germany), Worlddidac Association, the United Nations, Government of the United Kingdom, Government of Victoria-Australia, Education Finland, British Education Suppliers Association and Edugrowth (National Edtech Association of Australia). DIDAC India sees 250 exhibitors from 19 countries and 15,000 education leaders. The trade show attracts international visitors from 34 countries and domestic visitors from all 28 Indian states and 4 union territories. This mission to India will support Ontario technology companies and service providers to gain access to the Indian edtech market, the #2 e-learning market after the U.S., which is poised to reach $30 billion in size in the next 10 years. The mission program will include: 1:1 export advice and consultation; turn-key exhibit space within the Ontario pavilion; a company listing on the SourceFromOntario website and in the DIDAC India trade show directory; access to conference sessions with more than 150 speakers; 30+ theme-oriented workshops; and curated B2B matchmaking program, site visits and networking opportunities in Bengaluru and a second Indian city. DIDAC India Application Form

 **You may also apply for the federal government’s CanExport program that offers businesses funding to participate in international trade-related activities and events.