Innovation PEI

06/09/2026

Calling all Island seafood companies! Are you looking to expand your exports in the Asian markets? Join us for this exciting opportunity at the Seafood Expo Asia (SEA) 2026!

Dates: September 2-4, 2026
Location: Singapore

Why Participate:
🌐 Opportunity to strengthen connections in a strategic hub for trade, business and regional market access in Asia
🍁 An open-concept Atlantic Canada pavilion with shared turn-key booth space, including furnishing, graphics, and signage
🤝 The option to participate as a co-exhibitor or show walker if you are not able/eligible to participate as a co-exhibitor
💼 Participation in the SEA Hosted Buyer Program with high-value B2B meetings
🦞 Seafood from Canada Reception
🚌 Possible opportunities for post-show market development activities in Southeast Asia

🗓️ Deadline to expression of interest for this mission is Monday, June 15, 2026.

Find more information through the link below!
https://innovationpei.com/event/seafood-expo-asia-2026/

06/03/2026

06/01/2026

Are you an Island business looking to strengthen their exports in the Southeastern United States?

Innovation PEI is seeking interest from export-ready PEI-based companies to participate in Southeast United States-Canadian Provinces Conference (SEUS-CP) in Greenville, South Carolina, from June 21-23, 2026.

Dates: June 21-23, 2026
Location: Greenville, South Carolina

Why Participate:
🤝 Direct Access: Network with key decision-makers.
🚀 New Markets: Discover cross-border trade opportunities.
🌱 Strategic Growth: Secure your spot in the regional supply chain.

Find more information through the link below!
https://innovationpei.com/event/2026-seus-cp-conference/

05/28/2026

🌟We're pleased to announce Logan Rempel of T3 Fitness and Kinesiology as the recipient of the 2026 Rising Entrepreneur Award.

Sponsored by Innovation PEI, the award recognizes an entrepreneur aged 30 or younger who demonstrates exceptional leadership, innovation, and entrepreneurial spirit. The award was presented to Logan at the Chamber’s 2026 President's Luncheon at the Delta Hotels by Marriott Prince Edward on Thursday, May 14.

"Winning this award is incredibly meaningful because there have been a lot of long days, late nights, and hard work behind building T3 Fitness and Kinesiology,” said Logan. “We’ve poured everything into creating a space where people feel supported, welcomed, and empowered to improve their health. To have that recognized by the community and the Chamber is something I’m truly grateful for.”

Check out the full story on our website to learn more about Logan and T3 Fitness and Kinesiology. ➡https://charlottetownchamber.com/logan-rempel-of-t3-fitness-and-kinesiology-wins-chambers-2026-rising-entrepreneur-award/

📸 L-R: Minister Jenn Redmond and Logan Rempel

05/14/2026

05/05/2026

Congratulations to Abbey Gopsill, founder of The Nest, on being named a top‑four finalist in Futurpreneur’s Growth Accelerator pitch competition—representing Prince Edward Island among leading entrepreneurs from across Canada!

Abbey’s innovative bilingual music program, Adventures in Languages for Little Ones (ALLO™), is a great example of how PEI‑based creative businesses can grow from local roots to national opportunity. Innovation PEI was proud to support The Nest in its early stages through the Small Business Assistance program, including support for marketing, promotion, and web presence, helping to lay a strong foundation for their national momentum.

Join us in supporting local creative entrepreneurs as they grow their businesses and showcase Island innovation on the national stage! 🌟

04/29/2026

04/28/2026

⭐️ A big thank you to Innovation PEI for returning as a Major Sponsor of the 2026 PEI Business Hall of Fame! Your incredible support of everything we do elevates our activities and programming in Island schools throughout the year.

⭐️ We look forward to celebrating with everyone on Thursday, May 21, at Delta Prince Edward.

The May 21st gala is just around the corner and tickets are going fast! We're already over 85% sold out, so don't miss out on a night celebrating incredible achievements and inspiring the next generation. Contact the JA PEI office to secure your spot today.

📧 [email protected]
📞 (902) 892-6066

04/24/2026

Deadline extended until April 28, 2026! Get your applications in now!

Is your PEI based company ready to export to Japan? Don’t miss the opportunity to participate in the Team Canada Trade Mission to Japan, taking place from Tuesday, June 23 to Friday, June 26, 2026!

This trade mission will help Island exporters and innovators position themselves in
the Japanese market by showcasing their capabilities and competitiveness while facilitating long-term, diversified trade and investment opportunities.

Dates: Tuesday, June 23 to Friday, June 26, 2026
Location: Tokyo, Japan

Mission Key Sectors
🚜 Agriculture and Agri-food, including fish and seafood
⚡ Clean Technologies and Energy Transition
✈️ Defence and Security, including Aerospace and Advanced Manufacturing
🌳 Forestry and Forest Products
💻 Information and Communication Technologies, including Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Why Participate
💼 On-site business briefings by Trade Commissioners, senior officials and key local industry experts.
🚌 Sector-specific site visits.
🤝 Pre-arranged business-to-business meetings, offered in priority to participating small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating within the trade mission sectors.

🗓️ Deadline for this mission is April 21, 2026, at 23:59 (AST)

Find more information through the link below!
https://innovationpei.com/event/team-canada-trade-mission-to-japan-2026/

04/20/2026