Programs / Defence Industrial Readiness Program
In DevelopmentDefence Industrial Readiness Program
Practical programming to help Ontario defence and dual-use companies build the readiness needed to compete in Canadian and allied defence supply chains.
What the program is
The Defence Industrial Readiness Program is practical programming to help Ontario defence and dual-use companies understand defence-market fit, procurement pathways, quality and security expectations, compliance considerations, proposal readiness, and supply-chain integration.
It is designed to help firms move from interest in the defence market to genuine readiness to engage primes, government, and allied supply chains.
Current state
The program is currently in development. Program structure, module delivery, dates, and any associated funding are being finalized. Ontario defence and dual-use companies interested in taking part can register their interest with ODA.
What the program covers
Anticipated module themes span the practical requirements of defence-market readiness.
Defence market fit & positioning
Defence market fit and capability positioning for Ontario firms.
Procurement pathways
Procurement pathways and opportunity capture.
Security & export readiness
Security, cyber, controlled goods, and export readiness.
Quality & delivery
Quality, traceability, manufacturing readiness, and delivery-at-pace.
Proposals & prime integration
Proposal defensibility, pricing, IP, ITBs, and prime integration.
TRL acceleration & activation
TRL acceleration, testing, funding, and market activation.
Safeguard: Participation in the Defence Industrial Readiness Program does not guarantee procurement eligibility, award, procurement preference, or bid success. ODA supports readiness and engagement; it does not control procurement decisions. Program details, dates, and any funding are in development and will be confirmed by ODA.
Register your interest
Ontario defence and dual-use companies interested in the Defence Industrial Readiness Program are encouraged to connect with ODA.