Internationalization
Expand to the Turkish and Canadian markets
- Turkey and Canada
The Central Baltic Interreg project JASMEX – Joint Acceleration of Smart City and Sustainable Mobility SME Export to Third Countries – is creating new opportunities for SMEs in Estonia, Finland and Sweden working with smart city and sustainable mobility solutions.
The project helps small and medium-sized companies enter international markets that are often difficult to access alone. Many SMEs have strong and innovative solutions, but competing for large public contracts in countries such as Canada and Turkey can be challenging for smaller companies on their own.
Through JASMEX, SMEs can join cross-border consortia and combine their products and services into stronger joint offers. By working together, companies can increase their visibility, strengthen their credibility and improve their chances of winning international tenders.
JASMEX focuses on practical support and real business opportunities. Participating SMEs will receive help with market insights, finding new leads, building partnerships, legal support and connecting with international buyers.
With support from JASMEX, SMEs will have new opportunities to grow internationally, build valuable partnerships and turn innovative solutions into successful business opportunities in global markets.
Lead briefs – opportunity to apply
Invitation to Qualify to Canadian Government’s Artificial Intelligence Source List
Canada’s federal procurement agency runs an open invitation to join its AI supplier list. Joining grants access to federal AI tenders competed only among listed suppliers. Suppliers qualify in three bands for requirements up to $37.5M. Transport Canada is among the departments already buying through it. Applications close 30 September 2026, and CETA coverage makes European companies eligible.
Trade and Transportation Information System (TTIS) Modernization
Transport Canada is seeking specialized professional informatics services to modernize the data processes behind its Transportation Statistical Addendum Tables and related Trade and Transportation Information System (TTIS) intelligence products. The estimated 12-month contract will be delivered in the National Capital Region.
Issued as an RFP against a Supply Arrangement (solicitation T8080-250659), the opportunity closes September 18, 2026 at 14:00 EDT, with award based on the highest combined rating of technical merit and price.
Toronto:
Request for Proposals for Red Light Camera System Supply & Maintenance Services
Ottawa:
Transit Services Security Equipment and Maintenance Services
Funding information
Key numbers
- Duration: 36 months
- Total budget: €1.789.928
- Programme: Central Baltic Programme 2021–2027
- Programme priority: Innovative Business Development
- Programme objective: PO1 – More exports by SMEs
- Target markets: Canada (Ontario) & Turkey (Aegean region)
- SMEs supported: at least 90
- Target result: at least 15 SMEs achieving sales and contracts in new markets
- Lead partner:
- Intelligent Transport Forum – ITS Finland
- Project partners:
- Estonian Association of Information Technology and Telecommunications (ITL)
- Linköping Science Park (Sweden)






