Who Should Apply for the Mission?
Export-ready U.S. companies, trade associations and other exporting organizations. This mission is particularly suited to women executives and women-led, women-founded and women-owned businesses:
- Artificial Intelligence
- CleanTech
- Cybersecurity
- E-Commerce
- EdTech
- FinTech
- HealthTech
- IoT and Smart Cities
- Software and Digital Services
- Telecommunications
Why Join the Mission?
This is an ideal opportunity for U.S. tech companies and trade associations looking to establish or expand business relationships in the Netherlands, France, and Portugal. Over the course of one week, participants will have customized, one-on-one business appointments in all three markets with pre-screened prospective buyers, agents, distributors, and joint venture partners, as well as with local government officials and industry leaders, where applicable. Participants will benefit from the guidance and insights of U.S. Commercial Service’s local teams working in the Netherlands, France and Portugal, and also have opportunities to network with U.S. companies already doing business in the region.
Additionally, while in Portugal, Trade Mission participants will attend Web Summit 2022 events and meet with companies from across Europe through networking opportunities or pre-arranged meetings at the event.
Find out more about Dutch, Portuguese and French Tech Markets here.
Schedule
The Trade Mission will make three stops in three cities/countries:
- Amsterdam, Netherlands — October 30-November 1, 2022
- Lisbon, Portugal — November 1- November 3, 2022
- Paris, France — November 3-November 5, 2022
Fees & Expenses
- $4,700 for small and medium enterprises (<500 employees)
- $7,400 for large companies or trade associations
- $1,000 for each additional company representative, with a limit of 2 representatives per participating company
*Expenses for travel, lodging, meals, and incidentals will be the responsibility of each Trade Mission participant.
How to Apply for the Mission
Please submit an application to be considered for one of the limited spots in the Women in Tech Trade Mission. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the September 12, 2022 deadline.
Apply for the Mission
Questions About the Mission?
Please email Susan Hettleman with questions regarding the mission.
View this Webinar for more information on the Mission:
Webinar: Netherlands, Portugal, & France Coffee Chat: Women in Tech Opportunities
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