Missions we have delivered.

From August 23 to 28, 2026, Harpa brought a Canadian delegation to Florianópolis for a full week built around one of Brazil's largest technology events.

At the event, the group had its own Canada space and took part in an international expansion panel on soft landing through a network of partner hubs, sharing how companies can grow between Brazil and Canada.

Between sessions, the delegation met Brazilian founders and ecosystem leaders at networking receptions, and found time to explore the city, including a visit to the Hercílio Luz Bridge.

It was another week of turning introductions into real partnerships between Canada and Brazil.

Florianópolis has spent decades building one of the strongest innovation ecosystems in Brazil, where universities, companies, government and civil society work side by side.

Over two days, the group visited technology parks, research foundations, the university and some of the city's best known tech companies, meeting founders and leaders to understand how a strong ecosystem is built and what keeps it growing.

The route mixed visits, conversations and networking, and closed each day with the group together, sharing what they had learned.

In October 2024, Harpa took a large Brazilian tech delegation to Dubai for GITEX Global.

The group represented Brazil at the Brasil pavilion, joined panels and talks on the main stages, and met with ecosystem leaders throughout the week.

Beyond the show floor, the agenda included technical visits such as the Sharjah Research Technology and Innovation Park, plus networking sessions and moments that brought the whole delegation together.

From August 11 to 16, 2024, Harpa brought a Canadian delegation to Brazil for a full week of immersions and technical visits across Santa Catarina's innovation ecosystem.

The centrepiece was one of Brazil's largest technology and innovation events. This edition was also a milestone for education: Canadian colleges presented their programs at the event and formed partnerships with Brazilian institutions.

Throughout the week, the group visited innovation hubs, companies and universities, meeting local leaders and building the relationships that turn a trip into lasting collaboration between Canada and Brazil.

From March 31 to April 5, 2024, Harpa took a delegation of 12 Canadian companies to FIN Brasil — the International Business Fair held in Santa Catarina, Brazil.

The Canadian presence was officially opened with a ribbon-cutting at the Canada stand, giving the delegation a visible platform to present their solutions to Brazilian buyers, partners and investors throughout the fair.

Beyond the exhibition floor, the agenda included visits to innovation hubs and technology companies in the region, as well as meetings with local business leaders and institutions.

The week combined exposure, qualified meetings and on-the-ground market insight — helping each company take concrete steps toward doing business in Brazil.

From August 20 to 25, 2023, Harpa brought a delegation of 10 Canadian technology companies to Brazil for a full week of immersion in Santa Catarina — one of the country's most dynamic tech ecosystems.

The agenda combined visits to innovation hubs and technology companies with meetings with local founders, investors and the local tech community, giving each company a clear, first-hand view of how to do business in Brazil.

The highlight of the week was one of Brazil's largest technology and innovation events, where the delegation took part in sessions, met the ecosystem at the international area and built new partnerships.

Between meetings, the group also experienced the region's culture and evening networking events — leaving with qualified contacts and concrete opportunities in the Brazilian market.

From June 26 to July 1, 2023, Harpa led a delegation of around 25 Brazilian technology companies on a full week of immersion in Canada's innovation ecosystem.

The agenda took the group across Toronto and the Waterloo Region — Canada's main tech corridor. The delegation visited the University of Waterloo's Velocity incubator and Communitech, met teams at Google's Canadian offices, and held sessions with Invest in Canada and Ontario's investment agencies on how to land and grow a business in the country.

There were also institutional moments: an official welcome at Kitchener City Hall, a visit to the Toronto Stock Exchange, where the delegation was greeted on the big screen, and roundtables with local founders, investors and government representatives.

Between meetings, the group got to know the city as well, including the view from the CN Tower. They came home with new contacts, real market insight and concrete next steps for expanding into Canada.