Deep Tech Canada and TECH.LAND sign MOU to Strengthen
International Innovation Collaboration

From left to right: Elke Wirtz, Hans Brouwers, Vera Alexander, Melissa Bouvier, Melina Freudenthal, Enrico Nake

Deep Tech Canada is expanding its international partnerships through a newly signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with TECH.LAND. On April 21, 2026, at Hannover Messe, Deep Tech Canada’s Innovation Partnerships Director, Melissa Bouvier, and TECH.LAND Program Manager, Hans Brouwers, signed the agreement, formalizing a shared commitment to advancing deep tech collaboration across Canada, Germany, and the Netherlands. TECH.LAND is a Dutch-German cross-border innovation platform that brings together companies, public authorities, and leading research institutions to drive high-impact technology development.  

This partnership builds on connections established through the Canadian Trade Commissioner Service in 2025, in advance of Deep Tech Canada Advanced Materials Trade Mission to Germany and the Netherlands. With TECH.LAND’s support in facilitating meetings and site visits across key innovation hubs, a strong foundation was laid for this formal agreement.  

Through this MOU, Canada deepens its collaboration, trade, and investment ties with Germany and the Netherlands, key gateways to Europe’s innovation ecosystem. It creates a framework for greater cooperation across deep tech sectors, including artificial intelligence, quantum, advanced materials, biotechnology, agtech, advanced manufacturing, and clean technology. The partnership will also expand Canadian export opportunities and support shared progress toward a sustainable, technology-driven economy.   

Speaking at the signing, Vera Alexander, Canada’s Ambassador to Germany, highlighted the importance of partnerships like this in strengthening Canada’s collaboration with trusted international partners and advancing shared innovation goals.  

To learn more about TECH.LAND visit: https://techland.org/