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Defence Procurement and Dual-Use Innovation for SMEs

August 26 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Explore procurement opportunities, strategies for market readiness, and the workforce skills needed to compete in emerging sectors.

Join us online on August 26, 2026 at 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. (EST) for Defence Procurement and Dual-Use Innovation for SMEs.

As Canada increases investments in defence and security, small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have new opportunities to participate in defence supply chains and dual-use technology markets.

Hosted by the OCC’s Skills Bridge program in partnership with Toronto Metropolitan University’s Diversity Institute, this webinar will explore:

  • Procurement opportunities
  • Strategies for market readiness
  • The workforce skills needed to compete in emerging sectors such as advanced manufacturing, cybersecurity, AI, and digital technologies

Hear from Dr. Wendy Cukier, Founder & Academic Director of the Diversity Institute, Academic Director of the Women Entrepreneurship Hub, and Academic Research Director of the Future Skills Centre, joined by Ted Kirkpatrick from the Ontario Defence Association, as they explore insights on defence procurement opportunities and dual-use innovation for SMEs.

About Our Partner Presenter

The Diversity Institute conducts and coordinates multi-disciplinary, multi-stakeholder research to address the needs of diverse Canadians, the changing nature of skills and competencies, and the policies, processes and tools that advance economic inclusion and success.

Its action-oriented, evidence-based approach is advancing knowledge of the complex barriers faced by underrepresented groups, leading practices to effect change, and producing concrete results. The Diversity Institute is a research lead for The Future Skills Centre.

Note: By attending this webinar, you agree to allow your information to be shared with our Partner Presenter, Toronto Metropolitan University – Diversity Institute.

Capacity Building for Canadian SMEs (Skills Bridge 2.0) is funded by the Government of Canada’s Future Skills program.

Le projet Capacity Building for Canadian SMEs (Skills Bridge 2.0) est financé par le gouvernement du Canada dans le cadre du programme Compétences futures.

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