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I'd like to enter the defence supply chain. How can BDC support my company?
“BDC helps businesses grow and innovate with flexible financing to scale, expert advice to become contract-ready, and connections to partners across the defence ecosystem.”
View in the company profileWhich companies are eligible to request financing, advisory services or capital under BDC 's Defence Platform?
“Eligible companies are those already operating in the defence space, as well as those that have capabilities or technologies that can be adapted to the sector (called dual-use).”
View in the company profileDoes BDC finance only large companies?
“BDC finances Canadian-based companies of all sizes. Our base requirements are that you have between 12-24 months of operations and be generating revenue.”
View in the company profileMy business has capabilities or dual‑use technologies that could be relevant in defence. Can BDC help me?
“Yes. We offer financing and venture capital investments to help you build the capabilities needed to adapt your technologies to the defence sector.”
View in the company profileWill BDC help me obtain defence contracts?
“BDC supports companies with financing to scale and innovate and expert advice to meet industry and government requirements. We can also connect you with ecosystem partners to help you in your journey to entering the defence supply chain. We do not expressly match businesses with defence contractors.”
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