Defence Industry Assist initiative (DI Assist)
National Research Council of Canada Canada
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Deadline
Rolling, apply anytime
Region
Canada
Funder type
Federal Government
For
Businesses
Eligible organizations
for_profit, Small & medium businesses
Sectors
Defence, Technology, Aerospace & Defence, Security
About this program
Provides advice, connections, and funding to help Canadian small and medium-sized enterprises advance made-in-Canada defence and dual-use technologies. Supports projects from early-stage R&D to technology refinement and validation that address Canadian Armed Forces capability needs and have a clear path to commercialization.
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