Join Ontario’s Defence Industry Association
ODA membership is designed for Ontario defence, dual-use, advanced manufacturing, aerospace, cyber, security, technology, and defence-adjacent organizations seeking to engage with Ontario’s defence-industrial ecosystem and build supplier readiness for Canadian and allied defence supply chains.
Membership fits organizations across the ecosystem
Membership fees · 2026
Become part of a network of organizations contributing to Ontario’s defence and dual-use ecosystem. Membership provides a structured way to engage with the association and be represented within the sector.
ODA Official Members
ODA Official Membership is available to businesses registered in Ontario that operate in the defence sector or in dual-use applications serving both civilian and defence markets. Fees are based on total employees worldwide per company.
| Company size (employees worldwide) | Annual fee |
|---|---|
| 50 or fewer employees | $500 |
| 51 – 250 employees | $1,000 |
| 251 – 500 employees | $1,500 |
| 501 or more employees | $2,500 |
Associate Members
Associate membership is available to academia; other associations; government entities; out-of-province agencies and companies; and international companies. It also includes Canadian companies not in the defence sector but exploring defence and security opportunities. Associate members do not have voting rights.
| Associate category | Annual fee |
|---|---|
| Companies registered outside Canada in the defence sector or in dual-use applications (civilian and defence) | $3,000 |
| Academic institutions, government agencies, municipalities, associations, and Canadian companies not currently in the defence space | $500 |
Inaugural launch offer: As part of our inaugural launch, members who enrol for two years receive a 15% discount on their second year of membership — a limited-time opportunity to engage early with the Ontario Defence Association.
Voting rights
Voting rights apply to legally registered Ontario companies that produce goods and services in the defence and security sector in Ontario.
Firms, corporations, or divisions of corporations engaged in the business of defence and security and based in Canada but not registered in Ontario do not have voting rights.
Firms, corporations, or divisions of corporations located outside of Canada do not have voting rights.
Associate membership (academia; other associations; government entities; out-of-province agencies and companies; international companies; and Canadian companies not in the defence sector but exploring defence and security opportunities) does not carry voting rights.
Additional information
- All pricing is in Canadian dollars.
- HST will be added to membership invoices.
What membership includes
Member briefings & updates
Regular briefings and updates on defence and dual-use developments relevant to Ontario industry.
Access to the ODA Member Hub
An access code to the members-only Member Hub — daily bulletins, the Member Network, the Membership Directory, and the membership kit.
Program eligibility & preferred pricing
Eligibility and preferred pricing for ODA programming where applicable.
Best Defence registration discount
10% off attendee registration for the Best Defence conference.
Industry forums & convening
Access to forums and convening opportunities across the ecosystem.
Supplier readiness programming
Practical programming to build defence-market readiness.
Opportunity signalling
Market-awareness updates on relevant opportunities.
Capability & supplier mapping
Participation in Ontario capability and supplier-mapping efforts, including the new Capability Atlas (beta) in the Member Hub.
News, announcements & referrals
ODA news, selected publications, and ecosystem referrals where appropriate.
Inside the ODA Member Hub
Once approved, every member receives an access code to the ODA Member Hub — a protected online area that turns membership into everyday value. The Hub is under development and launching in July 2026.
The Member Hub is where ODA members stay current on defence opportunities, get discovered by fellow members and partners, and use member benefits like the Best Defence discount and the ODA member badge.
Daily bulletins
A curated feed of defence opportunities, initiatives, and news relevant to Ontario industry — updated as new items arrive.
Member Network & map
Discover fellow members by capability, technology, and region through an interactive map and card view.
Membership Directory
A scannable, searchable list of every approved ODA member.
Capability Atlas
An early, evidence-gated map of Ontario’s defence & dual-use capability base — search 249 capabilities across 237 organizations by domain, technology, sector and region, with charts and an Ontario map. Members-only while in beta; each record carries an evidence badge.
Membership Kit
The ODA member badge, a social announcement template, and the Best Defence registration discount.
Partner & founding-member showcase
Strategic partners and founding members featured in front of every member who signs in.
Defence Intelligence
A curated publications library and an AI research assistant that answers questions from ODA-indexed defence and dual-use research.
SME Resource Navigator
55 authoritative programs, funders, procurement portals and compliance pathways across 8 stages of defence-market readiness.
Member Opportunity Signalling
A member-access procurement opportunity portal, in development with Publicus.ai.
How to join
Submit membership inquiry or application
Tell us about your organization, sector, and interest in ODA membership.
ODA reviews eligibility and category
ODA confirms the appropriate membership category for your organization.
Invoice and payment process
ODA issues an invoice for the applicable membership fee.
Member activation
Your membership is activated and onboarding begins.
ODA Member Hub access code issued
You receive an access code and instructions for the members-only ODA Member Hub.
Clear boundaries
ODA membership does not create procurement preference, supplier endorsement, guaranteed introductions, guaranteed speaking opportunities, access to confidential member lists, or guaranteed contract outcomes. ODA supports readiness, engagement, and ecosystem awareness; it does not control procurement decisions.
Apply for membership
Applications are handled through ODA’s secure membership form. Complete the form and the ODA team will review your submission and confirm the appropriate membership category.