Regional Defence Investment Initiative
GrantYukon, Northwest Territories, NunavutUp to $40,500,000
A $357.7 million federal program delivered by Canada's Regional Development Agencies to support defence and security needs while boosting regional economic development. CanNor administers up to $40.5 million in Nunavut, the Northwest Territories, and Yukon over three years starting 2025-2026, helping businesses and regional ecosystems integrate into domestic and international defence supply chains.
What you'll need
- Business registration certificate or proof of incorporation
- Project proposal aligned with defence supply chain integration objectives
- Financial statements or budget documentation
- Evidence of defence industry relevance or dual-use technology application
- Proof of Indigenous status (if applicable)
How it works
What it can fund
- Integrate into domestic and international defence supply chains
- Develop or improve dual-use technologies with civilian and military applications
- Improve manufacturing capacity and productivity
- Obtain defence industry certifications
- Build defence-related regional infrastructure and innovation ecosystems
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