Regional Defence Investment Initiative in British Columbia
Overview
The Regional Defence Investment Initiative (RDII) in British Columbia will strengthen Canada’s defence capacity by investing in British Columbian businesses with ambition to Supply Canada by:
- contributing to the capabilities of the Canadian Armed Forces as well as Canada’s allies and partners
- growing the production and innovation capacity of Canada’s defence and dual-use (i.e., with both military and civilian uses) industries
- integrating small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) into domestic and international defence supply chains
- driving innovation in technology sectors with defence applications, including artificial intelligence, quantum technology, and cyber security
- fostering regional economic development
Canada is making generational investments to build sovereign defence capacity and reinforce industrial strength across the country. These investments create high-paying careers for Canadian workers and opportunities for businesses across Canada to grow.
Projects
PacifiCan intends to prioritize projects from eligible small- and medium-sized businesses.
Applicants are encouraged to consult Our North, Strong and Free for information on Canadian military needs and the sovereign capabilities that the Government of Canada seeks to secure.
For projects involving dual-use capabilities, the military purpose must be clearly demonstrated (i.e., in addition to a civilian use, the technology, product or service must also have defence or military applications, meet clear military needs now, or show strong prospect of doing so in the future).
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