Backgrounder

As part of the Team Canada Trade Mission, Minister Sidhu celebrated the announcement of 34 commercial agreements, partnerships and FDI wins, with a combined estimated value of close to $300 million, between Canadian and Indian organizations. The agreements include 11 signings in Mumbai and 23 signings in Bengaluru and span the aerospace and space, clean technology and energy transitions, education, information and communications technologies, infrastructure, life sciences, and tourism sectors.

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As part of the Team Canada Trade Mission, Minister Sidhu celebrated the announcement of 34 commercial agreements, partnerships and FDI wins, with a combined estimated value of close to $300 million, between Canadian and Indian organizations. The agreements include 11 signings in Mumbai and 23 signings in Bengaluru and span the aerospace and space, clean technology and energy transitions, education, information and communications technologies, infrastructure, life sciences, and tourism sectors.

Aerospace and space

1. CANEUS International / AMFTI

CANEUS International and AMFTI have established a collaboration focused on aerospace, advanced manufacturing, clean technologies and digital technologies. The partnership will support technology development, commercialization and skills training initiatives.

2. Comtech Satellite Network Technologies Corp. / Rangsons Aerospace

Comtech Satellite Network Technologies Corp. and Rangsons Aerospace have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on advanced satellite communications technologies. The partnership will support development of next-generation connectivity solutions.

3. Logic Air Inc. / Genser Aerospace & Information Technologies Pvt. Ltd.

Logic Air Inc. and Genser Aerospace & Information Technologies Pvt. Ltd. have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on aircraft engineering and aerospace support activities. The partnership combines Canadian and Indian aerospace expertise.

4. Logic Air Inc. / GMR Aero Technic

Logic Air Inc. and GMR Aero Technic have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on aircraft modification, certification and support services. The partnership will support customers in India and international markets.

5. Logic Air Inc. / Max Aerospace & Aviation Pvt. Ltd.

Logic Air Inc. and Max Aerospace & Aviation Pvt. Ltd. have entered into a partnership to support modernization of military aviation platforms. The collaboration combines Canadian aircraft systems expertise with Indian aerospace capabilities.

6. MDS Aero Support Corporation / Tata Projects

MDS Aero Support Corporation and Tata Projects are establishing a strategic partnership focused on aero-engine testing infrastructure in India. The collaboration supports aerospace innovation and industrial development.

7. RSAT Space Canada / JAIN University

RSAT Space Canada and JAIN University have signed a memorandum of understanding to establish an innovation incubator focused on artificial intelligence, quantum technologies and advanced satellite systems. The collaboration will support research and talent development.

8. RSAT Space Canada / Lamhas Space

RSAT Space Canada and Lamhas Space have signed a memorandum of understanding supporting development of Earth observation capabilities. The collaboration combines Canadian satellite expertise with Indian space-sector capabilities.

Clean technology and energy transition

9. ASAsoft (Canada) Inc. / Aditya Birla Insulators

ASAsoft® (Canada) Inc. and Aditya Birla Insulators are formalizing a strategic partnership to commercialize ASAsoft®’s Canadian-developed composite insulator technologies. The agreement combines Canadian technology with Indian manufacturing capabilities to pursue opportunities in international markets.

10. eLeapPower Ltd. / Napino Auto & Electronics Ltd.

eLeapPower Ltd. and Napino Auto & Electronics Ltd. are establishing a joint venture to manufacture eLeapPower’s integrated power electronics solutions in India. The agreement supports India’s growing electric vehicle sector.

11. Ceres BioSystems Limited / Bioxgreen

Ceres BioSystems Limited and Bioxgreen have established a partnership to develop and market a soil-enhancement product in India. The collaboration aims to support soil health and sustainable agricultural practices.

12. Ceres BioSystems Limited / Grassroots Energy

Ceres BioSystems Limited and Grassroots Energy have entered into a partnership to support the development of biogas projects in India. The collaboration will advance clean energy and circular economy initiatives.

13. Hygge Energy Inc. / Atria Renewable

Hygge Energy Inc. and Atria Renewable are partnering to support deployment of rooftop solar installations across India. The agreement combines Hygge Energy’s platform with Atria Renewable’s implementation capabilities.

14. Hygge Energy Inc. / Fibe

Hygge Energy Inc. and Fibe are partnering to support financing solutions for rooftop solar projects in India. The collaboration aims to improve access to clean energy financing.

15. Hygge Energy Inc. / Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC)

Hygge Energy Inc. and ONDC have signed a partnership to support commercialization of Hygge Energy’s platform in India. The agreement will help expand access to clean energy and related digital services.

16. Zen Energy / Nsure Energy

Zen Energy and Nsure Energy have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on battery-cell manufacturing technologies. The partnership will support development of advanced energy storage solutions.

Education

17. Dalhousie University / IIT Tirupati / IISER Tirupati

Dalhousie University, IIT Tirupati and IISER Tirupati have established a Joint PhD partnership under the Global Innovation Campus initiative. The collaboration will support research, innovation and highly skilled talent development.

18. Humber Polytechnic / ITM Group of Institutions

Humber Polytechnic and ITM Group of Institutions have signed a letter of intent to explore collaboration in mechatronics and advanced manufacturing education. The partnership will support workforce development and student mobility.

19. Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) / Symbiosis University (Centre for International Training)

NAIT and Symbiosis are establishing a partnership to strengthen Canada–India collaboration in applied education, skills development, and workforce training. The agreement will foster knowledge exchange and industry-aligned learning opportunities, supporting talent development and innovation in both countries.

20. Niagara College / Apollo Health Resources Limited

Niagara College and Apollo Health Resources Limited have signed a five-year memorandum of understanding to explore collaboration in academic programming and workforce development. The partnership supports healthcare training and professional development initiatives.

21. University of Calgary / IIT Roorkee

The University of Calgary and IIT Roorkee have established a jointly supervised PhD program focused on civil engineering and water-related research. The agreement supports academic collaboration, research and student mobility.

Information and communications technologies

22. Autnhive Corporation / KPMG India

Autnhive Corporation and KPMG India have established a strategic alliance to support the adoption of trusted artificial intelligence solutions. The agreement will help organizations manage AI security, governance and compliance requirements.

23. Autnhive Corporation / Youngsoft

Autnhive Corporation and Youngsoft have entered into a strategic alliance to support deployment of secure artificial intelligence solutions. The agreement will expand access to Autnhive’s AI security and governance platform in India.

24. Deepspatial Inc. / IIT Tirupati Navavishkar I-Hub Foundation

Deepspatial Inc. and IIT Tirupati Navavishkar I-Hub Foundation have signed an agreement to collaborate on geospatial technologies and spatial artificial intelligence. The partnership will support research, talent development and technology commercialization.

25. Deepspatial Inc. / OneIndia

Deepspatial Inc. and OneIndia have entered into a content partnership supporting Deepspatial’s digital learning platform. The agreement will help expand educational content and reach in India.

26. DynaWise AI Labs / Relanto

DynaWise AI Labs and Relanto have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on enterprise artificial intelligence solutions. The partnership will support development and commercialization of responsible AI technologies.

27. Tangentia / Brysk

Tangentia and Brysk have entered into a partnership to introduce Brysk’s autonomous retail technology to the Canadian market. The collaboration creates new commercialization opportunities for both companies.

28. Tangentia / Enmovil

Tangentia and Enmovil have established a partnership to integrate their technologies and pursue opportunities in manufacturing and automotive markets. The agreement supports innovation and market expansion in Canada and India.

29. ZeroKey Inc. / Microntech Group

ZeroKey Inc. and Microntech Group have entered into a commercial partnership to introduce ZeroKey’s smart-factory technology to India’s automotive sector. The collaboration will support manufacturing modernization initiatives.

Infrastructure

30. Port of Montreal / Adani Ports and SEZ

The Port of Montreal and Adani Ports and SEZ have renewed their memorandum of understanding for five years. The agreement supports cooperation on logistics, supply chain innovation and trade through the Mundra-Montreal shipping corridor.

Life sciences

31. SinoVeda CHP Inc. / GCV Life Private Limited and Inovae Nutra Care Private Limited

SinoVeda CHP Inc. has entered into a memorandum of understanding with GCV Life Private Limited and Inovae Nutra Care Private Limited to introduce Canadian-developed Cordyva® ingredients to the Indian market. The agreement supports commercialization and distribution opportunities in India.

32. Thoracic Medical Systems Inc(THORASYS) / Yashoda Hospitals

THORASYS, Yashoda Hospitals and Carna Medicare have finalized an MoU to establish a Center of Excellence in Oscillometry in India. The collaboration is focused on two key pillars: clinical education and hands-on oscillometry training for healthcare professionals.

Tourism

33. Destination Canada / Air Canada / Lufthansa Group

Destination Canada, Air Canada and Lufthansa Group have launched a strategic marketing partnership to promote Canada as a travel destination for visitors from South India. The collaboration will support tourism growth and travel demand.

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)

34. Happiest Minds new investment in New Brunswick

Happiest Minds has formalized a significant investment in New Brunswick, committing millions in the first phase of its expansion into Canada. Opening its first office in the province, this investment will create more than 50 high-quality IT services jobs and underscores Canada’s growing attractiveness as a destination for global technology investment.