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Lead Generator for Investment and Innovation Roadshow in Zurich, Switzerland

Générateur de pistes pour la tournée d’information sur l’investissement et l’innovation de Zurich en Suisse

Description

The Embassy of Canada to Switzerland and Liechtenstein in Bern requires the services of a Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) lead generator with Swiss and Liechtensteiner market expertise for a series of business-to-business (B2B) matchmaking meetings with the Canadian delegation members from November 26-28, 2025. The target sectors and subsectors are: • Agri-Business – smart farming, sustainable practices, and food / beverage processing. • Advanced Manufacturing – high-precision components for aircraft and spacecraft, electric vehicle supply chain, and automation / robotics and defence. • Cleantech – support Canada's transition to a low-carbon economy through wind, solar, hydroelectric power, energy storage, energy efficiency and carbon capture and storage (CCUS). • Life Sciences - innovative production and research and development in medical technologies, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and digital health. • Natural Resources – mining investments in critical minerals, sustainable mining, processing, and refining and supply chain integration. • Digital Technology - artificial intelligence, machine learning, cloud computing / data centres and cyber security. For more information, please refer to the Request for Proposals documents in the bidding details section.

Quick Summary

The Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development (GAC) is seeking a lead generator with expertise in the Swiss and Liechtensteiner markets to facilitate business-to-business matchmaking meetings for a Canadian delegation. The event will take place in Zurich from November 26-28, 2025, focusing on sectors such as agri-business, advanced manufacturing, cleantech, life sciences, natural resources, and digital technology.

Ideal For

Companies specializing in foreign direct investment lead generation with strong knowledge of the Swiss and Liechtensteiner markets should bid.

Foreign Direct InvestmentLead GenerationB2B MatchmakingAgri-BusinessAdvanced ManufacturingCleantechLife SciencesNatural ResourcesDigital Technology
High complexity

Tender Details

Reference Number
cb-157-62092498
Solicitation Number
26-297973-SL
Publication Date
Jun 4, 2025
Closing Date
Jun 16, 2025
Expected Start
Jun 23, 2025
Expected End
Dec 31, 2025
Procurement Method
Competitive - Open bidding
Selection Criteria
Highest Combined Rating of Technical Merit and Price
Notice Type
Request for Proposal

Classification

UNSPSC Code
80141607; 80161502
UNSPSC Description
Events management; Meeting planning services

Trade Agreements

Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement (CKFTA)

Contracting Entity

Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development (GAC)

125 Sussex Drive

Ottawa, Ontario

Contact

Sarah-Lynn Laventure

internationalproposals@international.gc.ca

(613) 290-4605

Regions of Delivery

Switzerland