CDL Defence, Vimy Forge, and Calian Ventures launch programs to boost Canadian defence tech
A wave of new accelerators aim to accelerate dual-use startups and strengthen sovereignty.
Defence tech
Ottawa launches Defence Investment Agency to overhaul military procurement
New office promises faster approvals, earlier industry engagement, and domestic economic benefits.
Why Canada’s defence tech sector is suddenly exploding
The Icebreaker’s Matthew Lombardi says many of the technologies Canada develops have a dual use in defence.
Startup groups urge Ottawa to extend ElevateIP funding
Demand is high but the $90-million program will expire this spring.
‘Mission is a go’ for Canadian defence tech
Plus: Cohere co-founder calls out Sam Altman for AGI hype.
Dominion Dynamics to test defence tech in “extreme” environment through Arctic Training Centre partnership
The Ottawa startup says it has raised a “very substantial” pre-seed round since its June founding.
NATO backs Canadian defence tech with nearly $1 million for two companies
Reaction Dynamics and Tactiql each get 300,000 euros as part of DIANA tech accelerator.
Isabelle Hudon says BDC is getting ready to support Canada’s defence tech sector in “a more aggressive way”
Latest report shows Crown corp. hiked VC investments and contended with “correction on valuation” in fiscal 2025.
Federal challenge grants Photonic and Xanadu funding to advance quantum defence tech projects
Quantum computing firms among the 19 semi-finalists in latest DND-led IDEaS challenge.
North Vector Dynamics secures $4.2-million contract with National Defence for hypersonic propulsion
Calgary-based startup says Canadian VC interest in military technology is growing.
BDC commits another $200 million to startups building tech for legacy industries
Second Industrial Innovation Venture Fund to have increased focus on critical minerals.
Canadian drone maker ZenaTech expands US presence “earlier than expected” in response to Trump policies
It is now “dramatically easier and faster” for Toronto drone company to sell directly to the military.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford did not deliver the innovation budget tech leaders wanted
Open letter from CEOs not heeded as budget projects $14.6-billion deficit.
Batteries, services helped ocean tech firm Kraken Robotics sail to strong profit and revenue in 2024
The undersea robotics startup tops the 2025 TSX Venture 50 List despite hardware market challenges.
Every platform promise #CDNtech cares about in the 2025 federal election
Taxes, reduced US dependency, and AI investment are major ballot-box issues