Macao Entertainment Technology - Canadian Technology Accelerator
Known as the 'Las Vegas of the East', Macao is the gaming capital of Asia, with the city reclaiming its status as the world's top gaming hub by revenue in 2023. However, given the city's heavy reliance on gaming, the Macanese government has been looking to transform the city into a broader hub for entertainment, events, hospitality, gastronomic, tourism, e-sports, and arts and culture centre. In November 2023, the Government published the city's first plan on economic diversification.
Gaming operators are now looking for solutions that can diversify their offerings, such as family-friendly attractions, as they are mandated to invest more in non-gaming amenities. The six gaming operators have committed to investing a combined $15 billion in the coming decade, 90% of which must be spent on non-gaming projects.
The Macao Entertainment Technology CTA is looking to recruit high potential Canadian companies with expertise in areas of travel technology, retail and hospitality tech, Virtual Reality (VR)/Augmented reality (AR), multimedia sensory experiences, Web3 games, Artificial Intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, foodtech, and related fields. These technologies could help Macao diversify their service offerings to visitors and bring in new customers into the city.
Companies that take part in this CTA will have an opportunity to attend and showcase their technology at Beyond Expo, Macao's largest tech conference and the 'Consumer Electronics Show (CES) of Asia' as well as meet with gaming operators through organized side programs by the Trade Commissioner Service.
Important dates
| Application deadline | Program dates | Time commitment |
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | April to June 2025 | Bi-monthly virtual, and 1 week in person in Macao/Hong Kong (May 21 to May 24) |
Benefits of joining
Through this CTA, participants can:
- Learn about the business opportunities in Macao
- Meet with gaming operators, partners, investors, and local government.
- Showcase their tech at Beyond Expo, the largest tech conference in Macao
Who should apply
The program is designed to help Canadian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) expand their business networks in Macao. It is best suited for companies with export-ready products in the following sectors:
- Entertainment technology
- Travel technology
- Retail and hospitality tech
- VR/AR
- Multimedia sensory experiences
- Web3 Games
- Artificial intelligence
- Cybersecurity
- Foodtech
How the program works
Note: Program subject to change
Participants will be selected in early April, and the program will run from April to June 2025. The in-market component will take place in Macao from May 21 to May 24. During this time, participants will attend Beyond Expo and engage in exclusive activities, including visits to gaming operators, organized pitch sessions, and networking events.
Testimonial
"We're engaging on a project with [one of the gaming operators]. It all started from the online pitch session you organized and we finally got in touch with their creative team and are now working on an exciting initial project with them. Hopefully this will be the start of something bigger moving forward. Thanks again for inviting us to be part of the program, really excited for this one!"
Contact us
Learn more about this program by contacting:
Richard Fong
Trade Commissioner
Canadian Technology Accelerator
Canada's Trade Commissioner Service
richard.fong@international.gc.ca
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