Regional Defence Investment Initiative in British Columbia

About

The Regional Defence Investment Initiative in British Columbia offers funding opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) developing technologies with defense applications in sectors such as artificial intelligence, quantum technology, and cybersecurity, providing access to financial support, market expansion, and capacity building resources to enhance their industrial capabilities.

Benefits

• 💰 Financial Support
• Access to funding to support the development of defense-related technologies.
• 🌐 Market Expansion
• Opportunities to expand into the defense supply chain and related markets.
• 🏢 Capacity Building
• Support for building industrial capabilities in defense technology.
• 🏭 Research Facilities
• Access to research facilities and training resources to enhance technological development.

Eligibility Criteria

• 🌍 Geographic Eligibility
• Open to small and medium enterprises located in British Columbia, Canada.
• 💼 Business Focus
• Must be developing technologies with defense applications in areas such as artificial intelligence, quantum technology, and cybersecurity.
• 🏢 Company Size
• Eligibility is limited to small and medium enterprises (SMEs).
• 🔍 Sector Specificity
• Must operate within the defense and dual-use technology sectors.

Participation Commitments

• 📄 Application Requirement
• Submission of a detailed application outlining the project and its defense applications.
• ⏰ Time Commitment
• Engagement in the initiative for the duration of the funding period, as specified in the application.

Target Region

British Columbia, Canada

Target Sector

Defense technology, including AI, quantum tech, and cybersecurity