Enlit Europe 2026

Invest Nova Scotia, in partnership with the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, the Atlantic Provinces, and in collaboration with the Smart Grid Innovation Network (SGIN), is excited to invite export-ready clean tech companies to participate in an Atlantic Canada trade mission to EnLit Europe 2026 in Vienna, Austria from November 9-13, 2026.

Enlit Europe is one of the world’s leading events focused on the energy transition, attracting more than 15,000 attendees, 750+ exhibitors, and 600+ speakers from over 140 countries. The event connects the entire energy value chain - from utilities and grid operators to clean technology innovators, policymakers, investors, and energy users.

Why participate

Organizations will benefit from coordinated support before, during, and after the event, including the following:

• Access to the Canadian delegation network
• B2B matchmaking opportunities
• International networking receptions
• Market intelligence and export support
• Meetings with utilities, partners, investors, and technology providers
• Learning sessions and site visits
• Increased international visibility
• Collaboration opportunities with European stakeholders
• On-the-ground support from SGIN and partners

Who should attend

This mission is ideal for:

• Utilities
• Smart grid companies
• Clean technology providers
• Energy storage companies
• AI and digital energy solution providers
• Renewable energy organizations
• Municipalities and governments
• Researchers and innovation organizations
• Investors and ecosystem partners

Participation and fees

With support through the Atlantic Trade and Investment Growth Strategy (ATIGS), qualified SMEs from Nova Scotia will have the option to be part of a recognized delegation as an Atlantic Canada Delegate.

Participation as an Atlantic Canada Delegate includes:

• Pre-arranged B2B matchmaking
• Atlantic cohort workshop
• Spotlight at the Canadian Reception networking session with European buyers

Participation fee: $2,300.00 + HST per organization (Conference passes are not discounted). 

Please note: The participation fees for SMEs is per organization. Each organization may send as many employees as they wish. The SMEs eligible for CanExport funding supports are only eligible for funding for one representative.

Registration details

To register, click on the SGIN online registration link below:

REGISTER

Registration deadline: Friday, October 16, 2026 to be profiled for B2B matchmaking.

Please note: SGIN will review all submissions and follow up with additional details. All organizations are required to participate in pre-mission onboarding and planning activities.

This project is being supported by the Atlantic Trade and Investment Growth Strategy, a partnership between the Government of Canada and the four Atlantic provincial governments. The Atlantic Trade and Investment Growth Strategy is a collaborative, pan-Atlantic approach which aims to help Atlantic businesses begin exporting, increase their export sales, expand to new markets, and create global partnerships. The strategy was developed jointly by the provincial governments of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland & Labrador, and the Government of Canada.
 

SGIN is the proponent, working in collaboration with the Trade Commissioner Service.