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BDC backs defence-sector, dual-use chip & rocket ventures
Space Technologies

BDC backs defence-sector, dual-use chip & rocket ventures

BDC launches its Defence Platform with CAD $6.2 million for Canada Rocket Company and a pre-seed bet on AI chip startup Irréversible.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Jan 2026
BDO Canada buys GrantMatch to boost grants advisory
Software-as-a-Service

BDO Canada buys GrantMatch to boost grants advisory

BDO Canada acquires GrantMatch, adding grants specialists and a funding-tracking platform to expand its Credits & Incentives services.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 27th Jan 2026
Canada awards CAD $13.2M to boost emerging space tech
Artificial Intelligence

Canada awards CAD $13.2M to boost emerging space tech

Canada awards funding to 17 firms and research groups to advance space tech in AI, propulsion, and lunar mobility, boosting security and economy.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
MDA Space adds space situational awareness to Dept. of Defence
Space Technologies

MDA Space adds space situational awareness to Dept. of Defence

ThothX will partner with MDA Space to enhance space situation awareness, boosting Canada's orbital security amid growing space congestion and threats.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Sep 2025
Draganfly eyes key role in Canada's USD $2 billion Ukraine aid
Drones

Draganfly eyes key role in Canada's USD $2 billion Ukraine aid

Draganfly positions itself to support Canada's USD $2 billion military aid to Ukraine with advanced drones and electronic warfare technologies worth over USD $220 million.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 30th Aug 2025
Canada's new space race is about one main thing: Satellites
Unified Communications

Canada's new space race is about one main thing: Satellites

Canada is accelerating its space ambitions, aiming to lead the next era of space exploration with innovative technology and bold missions.

By Jake MacAndrew • 4 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025
2024 Highlights of space technology & exploration in Canada
Space Technologies

2024 Highlights of space technology & exploration in Canada

The Canadian Space Agency celebrates a year of notable advancements, including a CAD $500,000 grant for space healthcare tech and a Mars discovery by the Curiosity rover.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Jan 2025
Canadian Space Agency funds groundbreaking QKD satellite test
Encryption

Canadian Space Agency funds groundbreaking QKD satellite test

The Canadian Space Agency has invested CAD $1.4 million in QEYnet to advance quantum key distribution technology, enhancing satellite data security.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 21st Jan 2025