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Government of Canada, Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
Help with defence procurement for Atlantic contractors
The Industrial and Technological Benefits (ITB) Policy helps Canadian companies secure major defence contracts by requiring bidders to commit to business activities in Canada equal to the contract value. This fuels economic growth, supports the growth of prime contractors and suppliers (including SMEs), boosts innovation, increases export potential, and identifies skills development opportunities for Canadians. ACOA provides advisory support, connections, and advocacy to help Atlantic Canadian entities leverage these ITB-created opportunities and for contractors to understand the policy.
Business Size: small, medium, large
Industries: defence, aerospace, security
Region: Canada, Atlantic Canada
Other Criteria: Companies bidding on Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and/or Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) defence procurements, Procurement contract values over $100 million (CAF & CCG) or between $20 million and $100 million (CAF only), Ability to submit an evaluated Value Proposition outlining economic benefits to Canada (e.g., investments in R&D, exports, skills development), For ACOA's specific support and leverage activities: Atlantic Canadian businesses, universities, colleges, provincial governments, regional associations, and contractors involved in major aerospace, defence and security projects.
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This program is available to small, medium, large businesses in defence, aerospace, security industries located in Canada, Atlantic Canada.
This program offers funding up to $100,000,000 (minimum $680).
The application deadline is October 20, 2025.
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