Feds unveil $358-million initiative to bolster Canada’s defence supply chain
Regional Defence Investment Initiative will be deployed by Canada’s regional development agencies.
Defence tech
Canada’s NordSpace announces 2026 satellite launch on SpaceX rocket
Mission slated for next year is part of aerospace startup’s new Space Systems Lab.
Dominion Dynamics’ CEO thinks defence is a “generational opportunity” for Canadian entrepreneurs
Eliot Pence wants to undercut US reliance and build Canada’s “defence prime.”
Nord Quantique, Xanadu, Photonic advance to next phase of DARPA quantum race
US military-backed initiative aims to build useful quantum computer by 2033.
#Budget2025 hints at full scope of federal government’s defence agenda
Budget 2025’s $80 billion earmark establishes defence as a cornerstone of federal tech commitments.
What’s in #Budget2025 for Canadian tech?
Feds make huge spending commitments but finally get competitive on defence, taxes, and financial services.
Ottawa pushes to become Canada’s defence innovation hub
Invest Ottawa unveils strategy it hopes will unlock $3 billion in investment across the National Capital Region.
Dominion Dynamics secures $4 million to modernize Arctic surveillance
Pre-seed round backed exclusively by Canadian investors, including Garage Capital and Golden Ventures.
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.
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.