{"id":8213,"date":"2025-12-02T11:49:22","date_gmt":"2025-12-02T16:49:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aiac.ca\/?page_id=8213"},"modified":"2026-08-24T15:51:15","modified_gmt":"2026-08-24T19:51:15","slug":"opportunities-hub","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/aiac.ca\/fr\/opportunities-hub\/","title":{"rendered":"Aerospace Opportunities Hub"},"content":{"rendered":"<div  class='flex_column av-2f8tky-6527663f473bfc140fc9c2743fdf028a av_one_full  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_one_third  avia-builder-el-first  first flex_column_div  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-migebhz8-f69997c29011b856b533de54135d6e46 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><em>AIAC is exploring new ways of sharing time-sensitive opportunities with our members and industry stakeholders. Be sure to c<\/em><em>heck out some of the ongoing funding, procurement and collaboration opportunities below!<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<div  class='flex_column av-degcyt-eac706a588dd1d081c21a9cb43887a5e av_one_third  avia-builder-el-2  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_two_third  first flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-migepyxw-e60a6ad248a4483b17704ac5a323cfb0\">\n.avia-image-container.av-migepyxw-e60a6ad248a4483b17704ac5a323cfb0 img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-migepyxw-e60a6ad248a4483b17704ac5a323cfb0 .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-migepyxw-e60a6ad248a4483b17704ac5a323cfb0 av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-3  avia-builder-el-no-sibling '   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-8236 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-8236 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/aiac.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CanExport-banner-1170-1-1024x304-1-540x160.jpg\" alt='' title='CanExport-banner-1170-1-1024x304'  height=\"160\" width=\"540\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aiac.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CanExport-banner-1170-1-1024x304-1-540x160.jpg 540w, https:\/\/aiac.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CanExport-banner-1170-1-1024x304-1-768x228.jpg 768w, https:\/\/aiac.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CanExport-banner-1170-1-1024x304-1-101x30.jpg 101w, https:\/\/aiac.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CanExport-banner-1170-1-1024x304-1-705x209.jpg 705w, https:\/\/aiac.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CanExport-banner-1170-1-1024x304-1.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div  class='flex_column av-om8hh-97abfb6229e07b77e7255ef31edc816c av_two_third  avia-builder-el-4  el_after_av_one_third  el_before_av_hr  flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-miges175-4619904634ef59eddc525e8ead0c9906 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3><strong>Funding Available for Select Industry Events<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Did you know, through our partnership with the CanExport Program, AIAC members can access funding to attend select international events, including:<br class=\"avia-permanent-lb\" \/><br class=\"avia-permanent-lb\" \/><\/strong><\/span><\/h6>\n<h6><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tradecommissioner.gc.ca\/en\/trade-events-training\/2026\/09\/international-defense-industry-exhibition-mspo.html\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\">International Defence Industry Exhibition (MSPO 2026)<\/span> <br class=\"avia-permanent-lb\" \/><\/a><\/span><strong><em>Kielce, Poland \u2022 September 7-11, 2026<\/em><i><br class=\"avia-permanent-lb\" \/><br class=\"avia-permanent-lb\" \/><\/i><\/strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eurodefenceexpo.de\/defence-industry\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/www.eurodefenceexpo.de\/defence-industry\/\">EURO DEFENCE EXPO (EUDEX 2026)<\/a><\/span><\/span><br \/>\n<strong><em>Essen, Germany \u2022 September 22-25, 2026 <br class=\"avia-permanent-lb\" \/><br class=\"avia-permanent-lb\" \/><\/em><\/strong><a title=\"https:\/\/www.japcc.org\/conference\/\" href=\"https:\/\/www.japcc.org\/conference\/\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/www.japcc.org\/conference\/\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"0\" data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\">NATO JAPCC Conference<\/span><\/span><br \/>\n<\/a><strong><em>Essen, Germany \u2022 <\/em><\/strong><em><strong>22-24 September 2026<\/strong><\/em><\/h6>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><br class=\"avia-permanent-lb\" \/><\/strong><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Funding is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. <br class=\"avia-permanent-lb\" \/><br class=\"avia-permanent-lb\" \/><\/span><em><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"mailto:smarko@aiac.ca\"><button class=\"styled-button\">CONTACT US TO LEARN MORE<\/button><\/a><br class=\"avia-permanent-lb\" \/><\/span><\/em><\/h6>\n<h6><\/h6>\n<h6><\/h6>\n<h5 class=\"x_null\"><\/h5>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<div  class='hr av-81bad-c6b1c1979a979fd24f3a5f23785dea03 hr-default  avia-builder-el-6  el_after_av_two_third  el_before_av_one_third '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div  class='flex_column av-czavmd-788b46ffe527435ddf73cc9fe3d15ca5 av_one_third  avia-builder-el-7  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_two_third  first flex_column_div  '     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-migeq4si-7fb84abb2715e4251a9f345334e8bdd1\">\n.avia-image-container.av-migeq4si-7fb84abb2715e4251a9f345334e8bdd1 img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-migeq4si-7fb84abb2715e4251a9f345334e8bdd1 .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-migeq4si-7fb84abb2715e4251a9f345334e8bdd1 av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-8  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first '   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-8201 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-8201 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/aiac.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/goc-LOGO-2-540x99.png\" alt='' title='goc LOGO 2'  height=\"99\" width=\"540\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aiac.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/goc-LOGO-2-540x99.png 540w, https:\/\/aiac.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/goc-LOGO-2-164x30.png 164w, https:\/\/aiac.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/goc-LOGO-2.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mkcy5akl-e5a2b3d6189cda7608be2a154ea2960c '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h4><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Procurement and market-access platforms<\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h6><a href=\"https:\/\/ised-isde.canada.ca\/site\/ised\/en\/supports-for-business\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Supports for business (ISED)<\/span><\/a><\/h6>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/department-national-defence\/programs\/defence-ideas.html\">Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS)<\/a><\/span><\/h6>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/ised-isde.canada.ca\/site\/ised\/en\/programs-and-initiatives\/strategic-response-fund\">Strategic Response Fund (SRF)<\/a><\/span><\/h6>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/ised-isde.canada.ca\/site\/ised\/en\/canadas-regional-development-agencies\">Canada&rsquo;s Regional Development Agencies<\/a><\/span><\/h6>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/ised-isde.canada.ca\/site\/ised\/en\/regional-defence-investment-initiative\">Regional Defence Investment Initiative<\/a><\/span><\/h6>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/ised-isde.canada.ca\/site\/innovative-solutions-canada\/en\">Innovative Solutions Canada<\/a><\/span><\/h6>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h6><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/ised-isde.canada.ca\/site\/ised\/en\/horizon-europe\">Horizon Europe<\/a><\/h6>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #000000;\">NRC Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP)<\/span><\/h6>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/nrc.canada.ca\/en\/irap\/about\/international\/\">International opportunities &#8211; National Research Council Canada<\/a><\/span><\/h6>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Eureka Network<\/span><\/h6>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eurekanetwork.org\/programmes-and-calls\/?programme=clusters&amp;status=open\">Programmes Archive &#8211; Eureka Network<\/a><\/span><\/h6>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Canadian Space Agency<\/span><\/h6>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.asc-csa.gc.ca\/eng\/funding-programs\/funding-opportunities\/\">Opportunities at the Canadian Space Agency | Canadian Space Agency<\/a><\/span><\/h6>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)<\/span><\/h6>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/canadabuys.canada.ca\/en\/tender-opportunities?status%5B0%5D=1920&amp;status%5B1%5D=87\">Tender opportunities | CanadaBuys<\/a><\/span><\/h6>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Trade Commissioner Services<\/span><\/h6>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tradecommissioner.gc.ca\/en\/trade-events-training.html#table\">Trade events and training &#8211; Tradecommissioner.gc.ca<\/a><\/span><\/h6>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ccc.ca\/en\/services\/global-bid-opportunity-finder\/\">Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC)<\/a><\/span><\/h6>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ccc.ca\/en\/services\/global-bid-opportunity-finder\/\">Global Bid Opportunity Finder<\/a><\/span><\/h6>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.edc.ca\/\">Export Development Canada (EDC)<\/a><\/span><\/h6>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bdc.ca\/en\/special-support\/tariffs\">Business Development Canada (BDC)<\/a><\/span><\/h6>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bdc.ca\/en\/special-support\/tariffs\">Tariffs and Economic Uncertainty &#8211; Resources for Canadian Businesses <\/a><\/span><\/h6>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div>\n<div  class='flex_column av-5tieed-dbbf5c89ac09d4568c8468f515dce89d av_two_third  avia-builder-el-10  el_after_av_one_third  el_before_av_hr  flex_column_div  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-migerre2-ea79cf1c9fb2a141669c1986cd023492 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3><strong>Government of Canada Opportunities<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h6><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">[DEADLINE APPROACHING] <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tradecommissioner.gc.ca\/en\/trade-events-training\/2026\/10\/team-canada-trade-mission-india.html\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #000080; text-decoration: underline;\">Team Canada Trade Mission to India \u2013 Aerospace &amp; Space Priority Sector<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/h6>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The Honourable Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade, will lead a Team Canada Trade Mission to India from October 12\u201317, 2026, supporting efforts to expand commercial relations and bilateral trade between Canada and India.<\/span><br class=\"avia-permanent-lb\" \/><br class=\"avia-permanent-lb\" \/><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Aerospace and space is one of six priority sectors for the mission. While the deadline for companies seeking pre-arranged B2B meetings has passed, Canadian companies and organizations can still apply to participate in the mission without the B2B meeting component.<\/span><\/h6>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Dates:<\/strong> October 12\u201317, 2026<\/span><\/h6>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Location:<\/strong> Mumbai and Bengaluru, India<\/span><\/h6>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Priority Sector:<\/strong> Aerospace and space<\/span><\/h6>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Application Deadline:<\/strong> August 30, 2026 at 11:59 PM PT (participation without B2B meetings)<\/span><\/h6>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h6><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">[DEADLINE EXTENDED] <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tradecommissioner.gc.ca\/en\/our-solutions\/funding-financing-international-business\/canexport-smes.html\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #000080; text-decoration: underline;\">CanExport SMEs Funding Program<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/h6>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The application deadline for the 2026\u20132027 CanExport SMEs funding program has been extended to August 31, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET.<\/span><br class=\"avia-permanent-lb\" \/><br class=\"avia-permanent-lb\" \/><span style=\"color: #000000;\">CanExport SMEs helps Canadian small and medium-sized businesses diversify exports and expand into new international markets through funding for eligible business development activities.<\/span><br class=\"avia-permanent-lb\" \/><br class=\"avia-permanent-lb\" \/><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Important:<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"> Review <a style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tradecommissioner.gc.ca\/en\/our-solutions\/funding-financing-international-business\/canexport-smes\/new-2026-2027.html\">what&rsquo;s changed this year<\/a> before applying.<\/span><\/h6>\n<hr \/>\n<h6><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #000080; text-decoration: underline;\">Transport Canada Consultation \u2013 RPAS Remote Identification, Community-Based Organizations &amp; Designated Airspace<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h6>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Transport Canada is seeking stakeholder feedback on <strong>NPA 2026-005 \u2013 RPAS: Remote Identification, Community-Based Organizations, and Designated Airspace<\/strong>. The proposed amendments would introduce Remote Identification requirements for drones, tailored rules for recreational and research drone organizations, and new mechanisms for managing RPAS access to airspace.<\/span><\/h6>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Focus:<\/strong> Remote Identification, RPAS organizations and designated airspace<\/span><\/h6>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Comment Deadline:<\/strong> September 9, 2026<\/span><\/h6>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Submit Comments:<\/strong> <a style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.surveymonkey.ca\/r\/X79GV3D\">Complete the official survey<\/a> or email <a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"mailto:TC.RPASInfo-InfoSATP.TC@tc.gc.ca\">TC.RPASInfo-InfoSATP.TC@tc.gc.ca<\/a><\/span><\/h6>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h6><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">[NEW] <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ised-isde.canada.ca\/site\/innovative-solutions-canada\/en\/minerva-initiative-uncrewed-ground-system-surveillance-and-reconnaissance\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #000080; text-decoration: underline;\">MINERVA Initiative \u2013 Uncrewed Ground System for Surveillance and Reconnaissance<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/h6>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Innovative Solutions Canada is seeking Phase 2 prototype proposals under the MINERVA Initiative for uncrewed ground systems designed to support surveillance and reconnaissance missions.<\/span><\/h6>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Focus:<\/strong> Uncrewed ground systems, surveillance, reconnaissance, autonomy, sensing and mission systems<\/span><\/h6>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Phase:<\/strong> Phase 2 \u2013 Prototype Development<\/span><\/h6>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Maximum Funding:<\/strong> Up to $500,000<\/span><\/h6>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Application Deadline:<\/strong> September 10, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET<\/span><\/h6>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #000000;\">This challenge may be relevant to companies with capabilities in autonomy, robotics, ISR, sensing, communications, navigation and systems integration.<\/span><\/h6>\n<hr \/>\n<h6><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">[NEW] <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/international.canada.ca\/en\/global-affairs\/consultations\/trade\/2026-07-29-turkiye\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #000080; text-decoration: underline;\">Consultation: Canada\u2013T\u00fcrkiye Free Trade Agreement Negotiations<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/h6>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Canada and T\u00fcrkiye have formally launched negotiations toward a comprehensive free trade agreement aimed at expanding bilateral trade and strengthening commercial ties between the two countries.<\/span><br class=\"avia-permanent-lb\" \/><br class=\"avia-permanent-lb\" \/><span style=\"color: #000000;\">As Canada develops its negotiating priorities, Global Affairs Canada is seeking input from Canadian businesses, industry associations and other stakeholders on their interests and priorities for a potential agreement.<\/span><\/h6>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Consultation Deadline:<\/strong> September 14, 2026<\/span><\/h6>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #000000;\">AIAC members with questions or feedback are encouraged to contact AIAC Vice President of Government Relations and Public Affairs <a style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"mailto:pbaldwin@aiac.ca\">Philip Baldwin<\/a>.<\/span><\/h6>\n<hr \/>\n<h6><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">[NEW] <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ised-isde.canada.ca\/site\/innovative-solutions-canada\/en\/infrared-quantum-light-material-characterization-and-secure-communication\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #000080; text-decoration: underline;\">Innovative Solutions Canada: Infrared Quantum Light for Material Characterization and Secure Communication<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/h6>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Innovative Solutions Canada is seeking advanced quantum photonics solutions using infrared quantum light for applications in material characterization and secure communications.<\/span><\/h6>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Focus:<\/strong> Quantum technologies, photonics, advanced sensing, material characterization and secure communications<\/span><\/h6>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Maximum Phase 2 Funding:<\/strong> Up to $1.5 million<\/span><\/h6>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Application Deadline:<\/strong> September 15, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET<\/span><\/h6>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #000000;\">This opportunity may be relevant to companies and research organizations working in quantum technologies, photonics, secure communications, sensing, defence electronics and space applications.<\/span><\/h6>\n<hr \/>\n<h6><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">[NEW] <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ised-isde.canada.ca\/site\/innovative-solutions-canada\/en\/minerva-initiative-intelligence-surveillance-and-reconnaissance-uncrewed-air-system\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #000080; text-decoration: underline;\">MINERVA Initiative \u2013 Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Uncrewed Air System<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/h6>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Innovative Solutions Canada has launched a MINERVA Initiative challenge seeking Canadian uncrewed aircraft system solutions to support intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance missions for the Canadian Army.<\/span><\/h6>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Focus:<\/strong> UAS, ISR, autonomy, sensing, communications and mission systems<\/span><\/h6>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Application Deadline:<\/strong> September 21, 2026<\/span><\/h6>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #000000;\">This opportunity is directly relevant to companies developing uncrewed aircraft, ISR payloads, autonomous systems, sensors, communications and integrated mission technologies.<\/span><\/h6>\n<hr \/>\n<h6><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">[NEW] <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ised-isde.canada.ca\/site\/innovative-solutions-canada\/en\/minerva-initiative-uncrewed-ground-system-tactical-cargo-movement\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #000080; text-decoration: underline;\">MINERVA Initiative \u2013 Uncrewed Ground System for Tactical Cargo Movement<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/h6>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Innovative Solutions Canada has launched a MINERVA Initiative challenge seeking uncrewed ground systems capable of supporting tactical cargo movement and logistics operations for the Canadian Army.<\/span><\/h6>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Focus:<\/strong> Uncrewed ground vehicles, autonomous logistics, tactical mobility, navigation and systems integration<\/span><\/h6>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Application Deadline:<\/strong> September 21, 2026<\/span><\/h6>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #000000;\">This opportunity may be relevant to companies developing autonomous vehicles, robotics, navigation technologies, logistics systems, sensors and related defence technologies.<\/span><\/h6>\n<hr \/>\n<h6><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">[NEW] <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ised-isde.canada.ca\/site\/innovative-solutions-canada\/en\/minerva-initiative-arctic-uncrewed-air-system\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #000080; text-decoration: underline;\">MINERVA Initiative \u2013 Arctic Uncrewed Air System<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/h6>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Innovative Solutions Canada is seeking Phase 2 prototype proposals under the MINERVA Initiative for uncrewed air systems capable of supporting operations in Canada&rsquo;s Arctic environment.<\/span><\/h6>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Focus:<\/strong> Arctic UAS, autonomy, ISR, sensing and operations in remote and extreme environments<\/span><\/h6>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Phase:<\/strong> Phase 2 \u2013 Prototype Development<\/span><\/h6>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Maximum Funding:<\/strong> Up to $500,000<\/span><\/h6>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Application Deadline:<\/strong> September 24, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET<\/span><\/h6>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #000000;\">This opportunity is particularly relevant to companies with capabilities in uncrewed aviation, Arctic operations, autonomy, ISR, communications, sensing and related aerospace technologies.<\/span><\/h6>\n<hr \/>\n<h6><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">[NEW] <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/gazette.gc.ca\/rp-pr\/p1\/2026\/2026-08-08\/html\/notice-avis-eng.html#nl4\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #000080; text-decoration: underline;\">ISED Consultation: Spectrum Access for Launch Vehicles and Variable Trajectory Spacecraft<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/h6>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) is consulting on a proposed policy and licensing framework for the use of the 2025\u20132110 MHz and 2200\u20132290 MHz spectrum bands, including their use by launch vehicles and variable trajectory spacecraft.<\/span><br class=\"avia-permanent-lb\" \/><br class=\"avia-permanent-lb\" \/><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The consultation provides stakeholders with an opportunity to inform ISED&rsquo;s approach to spectrum access and licensing for emerging Canadian space activities.<\/span><\/h6>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Comment Deadline:<\/strong> September 30, 2026<\/span><\/h6>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Reply Comment Deadline:<\/strong> November 4, 2026<\/span><\/h6>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h6><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">[NEW] <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/innovatecalgary.com\/programs-funding\/aerospace-accelerator-program\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #000080; text-decoration: underline;\">Innovate Calgary Aerospace Accelerator Program<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/h6>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Innovate Calgary is accepting applications for its Aerospace Accelerator Program, providing funding and specialized support to help early-stage aerospace companies develop, commercialize and scale their businesses.<\/span><\/h6>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Funding:<\/strong> Up to $200,000 in grant funding, including salary support for one founder<\/span><\/h6>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Application Deadline:<\/strong> September 30, 2026 at 11:59 PM<\/span><\/h6>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h6><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">[NEW] <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ised-isde.canada.ca\/site\/innovative-solutions-canada\/en\/minerva-initiative-uncrewed-air-system-cargomunition-drop\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #000080; text-decoration: underline;\">MINERVA Initiative \u2013 Uncrewed Air System for Cargo\/Munition Drop<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/h6>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Innovative Solutions Canada has launched a MINERVA Initiative challenge seeking uncrewed aircraft systems capable of supporting tactical delivery of cargo or munitions for Canadian Army operations.<\/span><\/h6>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Focus:<\/strong> UAS, tactical logistics, payload delivery, autonomy, navigation and mission systems<\/span><\/h6>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Application Deadline:<\/strong> October 5, 2026<\/span><\/h6>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #000000;\">This opportunity is particularly relevant to companies developing uncrewed aircraft, autonomous delivery systems, payload integration, navigation, communications and related aerospace technologies.<\/span><\/h6>\n<hr \/>\n<h6><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">[NEW] <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/department-national-defence\/programs\/defence-ideas\/element\/contests\/challenge\/minefield-breaching-detect-and-destroy.html\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #000080; text-decoration: underline;\">IDEaS Challenge: Minefield Breaching \u2013 Detect &amp; Destroy<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/h6>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The Department of National Defence (DND), through the Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS) program, is seeking innovative technologies to improve the ability of military forces to detect, characterize and breach complex minefields and obstacle systems.<\/span><br class=\"avia-permanent-lb\" \/><br class=\"avia-permanent-lb\" \/><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The challenge may be particularly relevant to companies developing autonomous systems, sensing and reconnaissance technologies, AI-enabled detection, robotics, navigation, C4ISR and other technologies that can support safer and more effective operations in contested environments.<\/span><\/h6>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Streams:<\/strong> Detection and Reconnaissance; Breaching Solutions<\/span><\/h6>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Funding:<\/strong> Up to $1 million per selected proposal, with $10 million in total funding anticipated<\/span><\/h6>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Eligibility:<\/strong> Canadian incorporated companies, universities and educational institutions, not-for-profit organizations, and provincial, territorial and municipal government organizations<\/span><\/h6>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Application Deadline:<\/strong> October 14, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET<\/span><\/h6>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h6><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">[NEW] <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/department-national-defence\/programs\/defence-ideas\/element\/sandboxes\/challenge\/counter-uncrewed-aerial-systems-urban-sandbox-2027.html\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #000080; text-decoration: underline;\">IDEaS Counter-Uncrewed Aerial Systems (CUAS) Urban Sandbox 2027<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/h6>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The Department of National Defence, through the Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS) program, is seeking innovative technologies capable of detecting, tracking and identifying micro and mini uncrewed aerial systems in urban environments, with the potential to integrate into broader command and control systems.<\/span><br class=\"avia-permanent-lb\" \/><br class=\"avia-permanent-lb\" \/><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Selected innovators will be invited to demonstrate their technologies during the CUAS Urban Sandbox in downtown Ottawa, providing access to an urban test environment and opportunities to engage directly with Canadian and allied defence and security representatives.<\/span><\/h6>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Areas of Interest:<\/strong> Innovative CUAS detection technologies, including beyond-visual-line-of-sight capabilities and low-cost sensor networks<\/span><\/h6>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Prize Funding:<\/strong> Up to $1.75 million in total prizes for promising solutions<\/span><\/h6>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Sandbox Dates:<\/strong> July 26\u201330, 2027<\/span><\/h6>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Application Deadline:<\/strong> December 1, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET<\/span><\/h6>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><div  class='hr av-26cltx-77f4ea713cafd31d24ba6cb4beca8c96 hr-default  avia-builder-el-12  el_after_av_two_third  el_before_av_one_third '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/p>\n<div  class='flex_column av-eswuhh-adde67a8aff35137d87622225b09816f av_one_third  avia-builder-el-13  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_two_third  first flex_column_div  '     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-c64up1-1f82f77022f1cb5293b522536b35ed9a\">\n.avia-image-container.av-c64up1-1f82f77022f1cb5293b522536b35ed9a img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-c64up1-1f82f77022f1cb5293b522536b35ed9a .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-c64up1-1f82f77022f1cb5293b522536b35ed9a av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-14  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first '   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" 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https:\/\/aiac.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/NATO_OTAN_landscape_logo-705x353.png 705w, https:\/\/aiac.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/NATO_OTAN_landscape_logo.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-av5r2d-28949951e743b36df1193037527fb2b9 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h4><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Procurement and market-access platforms:<\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nato.int\/en\/work-with-us\/business-and-project-opportunities\">NATO Front Door for Industry<\/a><br \/>\n<\/span><\/h6>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #000000;\">NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA)<\/span><\/h6>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nspa.nato.int\/business\/procurement\/opportunities\">NSPA | Opportunities<\/a><\/span><\/h6>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #000000;\">NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCIA)<\/span><\/h6>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncia.nato.int\/business\/procurement\/current-opportunities\">NCIA | Procurement Opportunities<\/a><\/span><\/h6>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #000000;\">NATO Joint Warfare Centre (JWC)<\/span><\/h6>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jwc.nato.int\/opportunities\/contracting\/\">Contracting &#8211; NATO&rsquo;s JWC<\/a><\/span><\/h6>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #000000;\">NATO Supreme Allied Command Transformation (ACT)<\/span><\/h6>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.act.nato.int\/opportunities\/contracting\/\">Contracting &#8211; NATO&rsquo;s ACT<\/a><\/span><\/h6>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #000000;\">NATO Bonfire Hub<\/span><\/h6>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/nato.bonfirehub.com\/portal\/?tab=openOpportunities\">NATO &#8211; North Atlantic Treaty Organization<\/a><\/span><\/h6>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div>\n<div  class='flex_column av-42oqn9-f54ca1f69496774e2189c8e4fa6a7db0 av_two_third  avia-builder-el-16  el_after_av_one_third  avia-builder-el-last  flex_column_div  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-mn4y041f-2e7fe652e8362c55a1cdf8f9d279bf92 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3><strong>NATO Funding, Procurement Opportunities &amp; Market Access Opportunities<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h6><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">[NEW] <\/span><\/strong><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #000080; text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nato.int\/en\/work-with-us\/business-and-project-opportunities\">NATO Front Door for Industry<\/a><br class=\"avia-permanent-lb\" \/><\/span><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">NATO has launched its new Front Door for Industry, a centralized portal designed to make it easier for companies to identify and pursue business, procurement, innovation and partnership opportunities across the Alliance. <br class=\"avia-permanent-lb\" \/><br class=\"avia-permanent-lb\" \/><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The platform provides a single entry point to opportunities from key NATO organizations, including NATO Headquarters, the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA), the NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCIA), Allied Command Transformation (ACT) and Allied Command Operations (ACO). <br class=\"avia-permanent-lb\" \/><br class=\"avia-permanent-lb\" \/><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Companies can explore current and future procurement opportunities, learn about eligibility requirements, connect with NATO innovation initiatives and better understand how to engage with the Alliance.<\/span><\/h6>\n<hr \/>\n<h6><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.natoedge.nato.int\/event\/14e84c3e-cf67-42ff-8bb2-07d6e2c96f33\/home\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #000080; text-decoration: underline;\">NATO Edge 2026<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/h6>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Registration is open for NATO Edge 2026, taking place November 17-19, 2026 in \u0130zmir, T\u00fcrkiye. The event brings together senior NATO leaders, national representatives and industry executives for keynotes, strategic panels, business briefings, breakout sessions and networking across a 200-exhibitor innovation floor.<\/span><\/h6>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Dates:<\/strong> November 17-19, 2026<\/span><\/h6>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h6><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">[NEW] <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncia.nato.int\/business\/procurement\/current-opportunities\/dars-and-qrp-capability-upgrade-stage-2\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #000080; text-decoration: underline;\">NATO RFI: DARS and QRP Capability Upgrade Stage 2 \u2013 Deployable Communications and Information Systems<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/h6>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCIA) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) seeking industry input on potential solutions to support the future acquisition of Deployable Communications and Information Systems (DCIS) elements as part of the DARS capability upgrade.<\/span><br class=\"avia-permanent-lb\" \/><br class=\"avia-permanent-lb\" \/><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The RFI will support NCIA market research to identify qualified vendors and better understand available industry solutions ahead of a potential future procurement.<\/span><\/h6>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Reference:<\/strong> RFI-189899 \u2013 DARS and QRP Capability Upgrade Stage 2<\/span><\/h6>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Focus:<\/strong> Deployable Communications and Information Systems (DCIS) and related capability upgrades<\/span><\/h6>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Response Deadline:<\/strong> September 30, 2026<\/span><\/h6>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Companies with relevant capabilities are encouraged to review the RFI and provide feedback directly to NCIA.<\/span><\/h6>\n<hr \/>\n<h6><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #000080; text-decoration: underline;\">NATO NIAG 2026 Study Program<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h6>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The 2026 NATO Industry Advisory Group (NIAG) study program has been approved by the Conference of National Armaments Directors (CNAD). These studies provide industry with an opportunity to help inform future NATO capability development across key defence and security domains.<\/span><br class=\"avia-permanent-lb\" \/><br class=\"avia-permanent-lb\" \/><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;\">Highlighted studies include:<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h6>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Electronic Components Accessibility for Munitions and Sensors (SG321)<\/span><\/h6>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Low level airspace management and control facilitating enhanced rotorcraft operations and survivability when engaged with a peer state threat (SG322)<\/span><\/h6>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Cost Efficient Airborne Air and Missile Defence Effects (SG323)<\/span><\/h6>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Assessing Industry Readiness for Quantum-Resistant Cryptographic Solutions (SG329)<\/span><\/h6>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Countering Unmanned Systems (C-UxS) Capability Enhancement: An Industrial Perspective on Rapidly Emerging Capabilities and Interoperability Challenges posed to NATO (SG331)<\/span><\/h6>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Digital Airworthiness Certification, the Way Forward (SG333)<\/span><\/h6>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #000000;\">NIAG Exploratory Group meetings are being held in person at NATO HQ in Brussels. Participation and access requirements vary by study and may include security clearance requirements. 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