Counts reflect the current published dataset, not the total size of the real ecosystem. Unknown and thin coverage remain explicit to support gap-driven research.
Current regional coverage
Published organizations
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Ottawa-based national defence and security industry association connecting Canadian firms with government, allied, buyer, policy, procurement, and market-intelligence channels through advocacy, events, digital tools, and international programs.
Ecosystem organizationProfiled for its ecosystem role
Stelia North America is an Airbus Atlantic company designing, developing and manufacturing advanced composite structures for aerospace, defence and space programs from Lunenburg, Nova Scotia and Mirabel, Quebec.
What they build
Advanced aerospace and defence composite structures
Launch Academy is a Vancouver technology incubator and accelerator that helps Canadian and international founders build and scale startups through education, mentorship, market-entry programs, startup-community access and investor preparation.
Communitech is a Waterloo Region technology ecosystem organization and one of Canada's two NATO DIANA accelerator sites, supporting technology companies from startup formation through scale-up and dual-use defence innovation.
Carcajou Tactical is a Gatineau, Quebec veteran-owned designer and manufacturer of tactical load-bearing equipment, pouches, belts and accessories for military and public-safety users.
What they build
Tactical load-bearing equipment and accessories
Test, Training & SustainmentAdvanced Manufacturing & Integration
ACADA is the regional aerospace, defence, marine and security industry association for Atlantic Canada, supporting member growth through advocacy, connections, events, market access and capability promotion.
Ecosystem organizationProfiled for its ecosystem role
Turn an empty container into a deployable military workspace. DEW Engineering designs, integrates, manufactures, and supports rigid, expandable, and ISO-container systems for command, medical, maintenance, kitchen, and CBRN roles, combining the shelter with power, climate control, equipment, storage, and mission-specific fit-out.
What they build
Military-Grade Integrated Container Shelters
Test, Training & SustainmentAdvanced Manufacturing & Integration
Cycle Momentum is a Montreal climate-technology accelerator and open-innovation platform that supports commercialization, industry collaboration and investment connections across cleantech, advanced industry, water, agtech and urban technology.