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- Defence concierge service
- Building strategic partnerships
- Explore funding programs and initiatives
- Access programs and information resources
- Find defence procurement opportunities
Canada’s Defence Industrial Strategy sets out a framework to ensure that Canadian industry plays a central role in generational efforts to rearm, rebuild and reinvest in the Canadian Armed Forces.
As part of this work, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) is launching a defence concierge service to help businesses working in defence navigate government programs, services and opportunities. Through the concierge service, firms active in one of Canada’s 10 sovereign capabilities will be directed to the most appropriate government resource.
Defence concierge service
The service provides a coordinated, single-window approach to help businesses working in defence and dual-use technologies access information and resources to support their growth. Building on ISED’s existing expertise and partnerships across government, the service connects businesses with the right supports at the right time.
The defence concierge service is launching in phases. At this stage, companies can get started by submitting their company details. A member of the team will follow up to learn more about your business, assess your needs and connect you to the most appropriate government programs and services.
Does your business fit within one of the following key sovereign capabilities?
- Aerospace
- Ammunition
- Digital systems
- In-service support
- Personnel protection
- Sensors
- Space
- Specialized manufacturing
- Training and simulation
- Uncrewed and autonomous systems
If so, take the next step by connecting with the defence concierge service.
For more information, contact us at defence-defense.concierge@ised-isde.gc.ca.
Building strategic partnerships
Canada’s Defence Industrial Strategy includes a commitment to develop strategic partnerships with industry to help meet the needs of the Canadian Armed Forces, strengthen Canada’s defence industrial capabilities, support our allies and grow Canada’s economy.
Learn more about the government’s Strategic Partnership Framework or contact engagement@dia-aid.gc.ca.
Explore funding programs and initiatives
Businesses can learn more about federal programs and initiatives that support Canada’s defence industry:
- Business Development Bank of Canada’s Defence Platform
- National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program support for SMEs developing defence and dual-use technologies
- Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS)
- Regional Defence Investment Initiative
- Innovative Solutions Canada
- Canadian Defence Industry Resilience Program
- National Research Council of Canada Drone Innovation Hub
- Opportunities for the Canadian space sector provided by the European Space Agency
- Life Sciences Fund
- Bureau of Research, Engineering and Advanced Leadership in Innovation and Science (BOREALIS)
Access programs and information resources
Businesses can also access information and resources related to investment and procurement:
- Defence Investment Agency
- Industrial and Technological Benefits (ITB) Policy
- Defence Research at the National Research Council of Canada
Find defence procurement opportunities
Businesses looking to sell their goods and services to Canadian and international governments can explore procurement opportunities through: