Defence sector solutions
BDC Capital will invest $500 million to accelerate Canada’s defence innovation. This strategic funding will drive the development of homegrown critical technologies and strengthen the Canadian ecosystem. Through direct and indirect investments, as well as ecosystem building initiatives, we aim to promote national sovereignty, empower innovative companies to scale and explore dual-use strategies, and position Canada as a global leader in defence innovation.
Building Canada’s edge in defence innovation
StrongNorth Fund
New venture capital fund dedicated to investing in early-stage companies developing deep technologies with defence-focused or dual-use applications or strategies.
Catalyst Innovation Fund
New initiative that will serve as an innovation catalyst for the sector’s start-up ecosystem, working with partners to bridge gaps with Canada’s defence and sovereignty needs.
More details to follow.
Fund Investments Envelope
Targeted investments in private funds aligned with Canada’s defence and national sovereignty priorities.