Part 1: Estonia: A High-Tech Hub for Health R&D Collaboration and a Strategic Gateway to the EU

Explore new horizons and unlock global opportunities with the Export Café Series: Unlocking New Growth Opportunities Abroad in 2026. Life Sciences Nova Scotia, in partnership with Global Affairs Canada and the Nova Scotia Health Innovation Hub, is proud to present a Hybrid educational series designed to help businesses expand their international reach. Each session in this dynamic series will explore opportunities across key markets in Europe and Asia.

The first session will focus on the Estonian market and is scheduled for January 27 at 10am. Guided by Canada’s Trade Commissioner Service, participants will get a practical overview of the target market including an overview of local business environments and the life sciences ecosystem, key opportunities for Canadian companies, cultural considerations, and market entry strategies. Each session will be followed by a panel with Canadian ecosystem partners on funding and programs available to support your international business or R&D expansion.

Whether you’re new to exporting or ready to grow in new directions, this series will equip you with actionable insights, practical considerations, and trusted contacts to successfully enter and thrive in these key global markets.

Join us to learn how to position your business for global success in 2026 and beyond.

Hybrid session details:

Tues Jan 27th 10:00am – 11:30am

1. 30 mins – Trade Commissioners

• Nicolas Lepage, Regional Senior Trade Commissioner at the Embassy of Canada to Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania
• Annika Järs, Trade Commissioner, Embassy of Canada to Estonia

2. 15 mins – Q&A

3. 30 mins – Partner Panel including

• Marie-Pier Brunelle, Global Affairs Canada
• Derek Leung, Digital Nova Scotia
• Ed Steeves, Export Development Canada
• Diana Ocampo, Invest Nova Scotia
• Jean Leger, NRC IRAP
• Berry DeBruijn, NRC (Horizon Europe National Point of Contact)

4. 15 mins – Q&A