FedDev Ontario provides funding for projects that drive innovation and business growth in the defence sector. The Defence Services Team helps southern Ontario organizations connect with opportunities in Canada’s defence supply chain.
Available funding
We invite businesses and organizations in the defence sector to contact us. We can offer guidance on navigating available FedDev Ontario programs and finding the right funding opportunities for your project.
Get support navigating defence procurement opportunities
FedDev Ontario helps southern Ontario small- and medium-sized enterprises and organizations that are seeking to expand, pivot, adapt, or scale technologies or products navigate defence sector processes. We also help defence contractors seeking suppliers and research collaborations understand the industrial, innovative, and research capabilities available in southern Ontario.
Through our concierge service, we can provide guidance on:
- large-scale defence procurement and potential business opportunities
- how to increase your visibility and profile in the defence space
- what certifications you need and how to get them
- best practices for a first meeting with a defence contractor
- defence conferences and events that might be right for you to attend
- understanding the Industrial and Technological Benefits (ITB) Policy and what it means to you
Visit the Defence Sector Guide to learn more about what the defence sector is and how to get started in it.