Trade Mission: South Korea (KORMARINE 2025) and Japan

This mission is full. We are no longer accepting applications.

Invest Nova Scoita, in partnership with The Ocean Technology Council of Nova Scotia (OTCNS), Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), and other Atlantic partners, is recruiting ocean technology companies to participate in a market diversification and business development mission to Asia.

Why now?

As global markets shift, there has never been a better time to expand your international business activities. Have you considered the Asian market?

South Korea and Japan are major maritime nations with growing demand for cutting- edge ocean technologies. This mission offers a strategic entry point into two of the most advanced and opportunity-rich economies in the Asia-Pacific region.

About the mission

Participants will attend KORMARINE 2025 in Busan, South Korea—one of Asia’s top maritime trade shows—with access to a dedicated meeting space at the Canada Pavilion for B2B meetings.

Afterward, the mission continues in Japan with customized B2B meetings tailored to each company’s goals.

Tentative itinerary

• October 21-24, 2025: Attend KORMARINE 2025 in Busan, South Korea
• October 25-26, 2025: Travel from South Korea to Japan
• October 27-30, 2025: In-market business development in Japan

What’s included?

• Access to Canada Pavilion at KORMARINE 2025 for meetings
• Tailored business-to-business meetings in Japan
• Market intelligence and in-market support
• Pre-mission briefing and logistics guidance
• Participation in networking events

Registration details

This mission is now full. We are no longer accepting registrations.

$1710.00 ($1,500.00 + $210.00 HST) Space is limited. Early registration is encouraged.

To register, please email:
Nicholas Quinn, Operations Manager
OTCNS
nick@otcns.ca

For more information, please contact:
Bridget Archibald, Manager, Market Development
bridget.archibald@investnovascotia.ca

This project is supported by the Government of Canada and the four Atlantic Provinces through the Atlantic Trade, Investment, and Growth Agreement.