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In November, TBIC travelled to Hanover, Germany, to fulfill our continuous mission of expanding our European business network and to maintain the ties to existing industry partners.
The Ag-tech sector in both Europe and the U.S. is thriving, driven by innovation and a commitment to sustainable farming practices. With a growing demand for efficient and future-oriented farming solutions, there’s a significant market opportunity for agtech companies in the United States.
As the epicenter of cutting-edge agricultural technology, AGRITECHNICA provided an outstanding opportunity to engage with key industry leaders eager to make their mark in the U.S. market and TBIC is already looking forward to attending the event again in 2025!

MEDICA is the world’s leading trade show for the medical industry, offering a comprehensive and insightful glimpse into the latest developments in healthcare and medical technology. Held annually in Düsseldorf, Germany, Medica is an unrivaled gathering of medical professionals, researchers, manufacturers, and innovators from across the globe.

With 30 meetings between two delegations, we wrapped up a very successful MEDICA for this year: Our meetings spanned the whole of Europe, having met with companies from over 10 countries and across multiple sectors including Medical Devices, Biotech, and Digital Health. We are thrilled not only to help bring new opportunities to the US, but also help bring innovative health solutions to some of the most pressing issues in healthcare.

In November, our mission to provide a gateway for European companies to thrive in the U.S. market led us to Bremen, Germany, where TBIC attended the SPACE TECH EXPO Europe for the very first time.
The European aerospace industry is soaring to new heights, contributing significantly to global innovation. Home to industry leaders, such as Airbus and OHB Group, Bremen is a powerhouse in the European space sector and a vital player in Europe’s space endeavors. And with over 550 exhibitors from more than 40 countries, SPACE TECH EXPO is one of Europe’s most important space events.
Our visit in Bremen certainly showed: The United States remains a key destination for companies seeking global expansion, and the space tech sector is no exception.

During our recent FDI trip to Switzerland and Italy, we organized company visits, multiplier meetings, and networking activities aimed at generating new leads from the region. Our journey also included a one-day visit to the Cibus Tec food and beverage technology trade fair in Parma, Italy.

Switzerland, as the 6th largest source of European FDI in the United States, offers great business opportunities, not only regarding major corporate players but also Swiss SMEs operating in global industries like chemicals, metals, and machine engineering. Meanwhile, Italy emerged as a key player in European FDI in the U.S., with Italian investments doubling over the past decade to reach $41.1 billion in 2021. Italian investment projects in the U.S. covered a range of sectors, creating around 100,000 jobs.

Our trip provided a valuable opportunity to engage with various manufacturing industries: besides food processing companies we met companies in sectors of packaging, recycling, coating, and photovoltaics. Besides that, the TBIC had its first ever company visit in Liechtenstein, a country with 40,000 people between Switzerland and Austria. We are already excited about the next year’s promising mission to Switzerland and Italy and its potential of securing FDI for our community.