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The AIA is pleased to announce that, in conjunction with the US Department of Commerce, the first Architecture mission to India. You will find resources, information and application materials related to the trade mission. Please visit the US Department of Commerce’s Architectural Services Trade Mission site for more information and materials.

About the Mission
About India
Application and Instructions
Dates and Deadlines
Additional Information and Contact

India has a quickly expanding economy that offers many opportunities for US firms to export their architectural services. Conducting the mission through US Department of Commerce will allow participants to meet with Indian state and local government officials, pre-screened potential buyers and agents, as well as partake in networking events. This mission will focus on five key areas: Master Planning, Mixed Used Development, Health Care, Airports and Educational Institutions.

The rapid growth of the Indian economy has created a pressing need for infrastructure development. India is seeking to invest $1 trillion in its infrastructure during 2012-2017. The country requires significant outside expertise to meet its ambitious targets.

Trade mission participants will visit the cities of Chennai, Kolkata and Bangalore.

• Chennai, the rapidly developing capital of the Tamil Nadu state off the Bay of Bengal, is the second largest port city in India and home to over 8.9 million people. Its economy is expected to grow to 2.5 its current size by 2025, approximately $100 billion in growth.

• Kolkata is the historic capital of the state of West Bengal on the Hooghly River, ranking third in economic output to Mumbai and New Delhi. After a period of decline from 1970 to the mid-nineties, the increasing density of the city is creating demand for new high-rise residential projects, resorts and commercial complexes as well as a need for restoration of many historic heritage sites.

• Bangalore, the capital of the Karnataka state, is known as “India’s Silicon Valley”, a leading service industry city with the second largest population in the country. A large metro rail expansion and growing job market is expected to attract a sharp increase in residents and a potential real estate boom.

To apply, please submit using Commerce’s Trade Mission Application.

Commerce will be running the selection process and they have stressed that it is beneficial for the applicant to follow their instructions and get the applications in early. The selection process is rolling, so the earlier the application is submitted, the more likely there will be openings to participate.

Trade Mission dates: October 15-19, 2012
Application deadline: August 24, 2012
Costs:

• $4,575 for small or medium sized enterprises(fewer than 500 employees)

• $4,735 for large firms.

• $750 each additional representative.

• Option for Gold Key service matchmaking meetings in Mumbai, New Delhi or Ahmedabad for additional fees.

• Expenses for travel, lodging, most meals and incidentals will be the responsiblity of each mission participant.

For more information on this mission, please see the Federal Register notice, which outlines the entire mission.

If you have questions, please contact Jessica Salmoiraghi, Director, Federal Relations and Counsel.

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