1. McMaster Information Session
Hamilton, Canada
PHOTO: Corporal Manuela Berger, CK

2. Industrial & Technological Benefits Policy
The Industrial and Technological Benefits (ITB) policy was established to promote significant business opportunities for Canadian industry through federal defence and security procurement projects.
Based on the policy, companies awarded defence contracts are obligated to undertake business activities in Canada equal to 100 percent of the value of the contract.
Defence and Canadian Coast Guard contracts valued at over $100M are subject to the policy; contracts valued between $20M and $100M are reviewed and ITB policy may be applied.

3. FedDev Ontario’s ITB Unit
Our mandate is to promote economic growth and diversification in southern Ontario.
We leverage Canada’s ITB policy to connect Ontario-based companies & researchers with opportunities to work with Prime contractors that have won, or are planning to bid on, major Canadian defence projects.

4. FedDev Ontario’s ITB Unit
We do this by promoting Ontario’s industrial capabilities and our strong innovation ecosystem at regional, national, and international conferences and trade shows.

5. FedDev Ontario’s ITB Unit
We also work closely with other Federal & Provincial government departments, industry associations, post-secondary institutions, research centers, and companies of all sizes to keep on top of current opportunities and learn about upcoming ones. These include:

6. FedDev Ontario’s ITB Unit
This cooperation helps us reach a wide variety of organizations within Ontario’s aerospace & defence sectors to keep them informed about upcoming industry events and other opportunities to connect with Prime contractors/Tier 1 suppliers with ITB obligations. If you would like to learn more, please contact us. FedDev Ontario’s ITB Unit is:
Senior Manager
Harold Deck
(613)
Marine Lead
Christine McKnight
(613)
Air Lead
Craig McClelland
(519)
Land Lead
Ken McConnell
(613)

7. FedDev Ontario Funding
FedDev will invest over $1 billion in Ontario between 2018 and through our funding initiatives. We are seeking innovative projects that:
Increase the number of high-growth firms
Strengthen key clusters and build on areas of regional innovation strength
Increase the commercialization of new and innovative technologies, products or processes
Increase business investments in the adoption and/or adaptation of leading-edge technologies
Create and maintain highly skilled jobs
Increase the value of exports
Promote inclusive growth and participation of traditionally underrepresented groups such as women, Indigenous Peoples and young entrepreneurs

8. TIME SENSITIVE: Steel and Aluminum Initiative
On March 11, 2019, the Government of Canada announced the launch of the Regional Economic Growth through Innovation Steel and Aluminum Initiative.
For-profit firms located in southern Ontario, that employ between 10 to 499 individuals on a full-time basis in Canada are eligible.
Priority will be given to projects submitted before April 8, 2019.
Funding targeted to Intensive users of steel or aluminum that can demonstrate plans for projects to enhance productivity or to increase competitiveness by adopting new innovative technologies.
Projects need to be completed by March 31, 2020.
Non-repayable contributions from $150,000 up to $1 million, to support up to a maximum of 45 percent of eligible project costs.

9. FedDev Ontario Funding Streams
The Business Scale-up and Productivity Stream aims to accelerate the growth of firms and assist with the adoption and adaptation of new, innovative technologies that support scale-up, productivity, development of and entry into new markets to help companies become globally competitive.
The Regional Innovation Ecosystem Stream aims to create, grow and develop strong and inclusive regional ecosystems that support business growth and innovation, as well as the entrepreneurial environment necessary to foster more innovative regional economies and increase the competitiveness of small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
The Community Economic Development and Diversification Stream aims to develop, diversify and transform local economies by promoting small business development, community innovation and strategic collaborations.

10. Funding Stream 1: Business Scale-up and Productivity
Eligible Applicants:
Ontario-based Incorporated businesses and Indigenous organizations.
Eligible Activities
Commercializing/producing new innovative products, processes or services.
Acquiring, adapting or adopting leading-edge technologies/ processes, including digitization and automation, and related skills development for improved productivity and increased capacity.
Demonstration of leading edge technologies and/or processes in an operational setting. (TRL 7-9)
Late-stage technological development to support new markets and/or new industrial applications of technology.

11. Funding Stream 1: Business Scale-up and Productivity
Key Information:
$500,000 to $10 million funding
Up to 35% of project costs
No-interest, repayable contributions
Repayment period over 5 to 7 years
Projects will:
Accelerate the commercialization of new products and services
Promote market expansion and mandate attraction
Encourage technology adoption and adaptation

12. Funding Stream 2: Regional Innovation Ecosystem
Eligible Applicants:
Ontario-based not-for-profit organizations
Eligible Activities:
Growing Clusters and Consortia
Ecosystem Capacity Building
Key Information:
Non-repayable contributions
$500,000 to $10 million funding
Up to 50% of project costs

13. Funding Stream 2: Regional Innovation Ecosystem
Projects will:
Grow and sustain strategic clusters and consortia to support businesses to scale up and commercialize innovative products, technologies and services.
Enhance the development and reach of business accelerators and incubators, and other organizations, which support entrepreneurs, start-ups and innovative companies with high-growth potential.
Support projects led by innovation-oriented organizations to increase and promote business productivity and global competiveness, and investment and talent attraction

14. Funding Stream 3: Community Economic Development and Diversification
Eligible Applicants:
Ontario-based Incorporated businesses, Indigenous organizations and not-for-profit organizations
Project in a community outside of a major metropolitan area, in transition, and/or facing economic hardship
Eligible Activities:
Businesses Supporting Resilient Communities (for profit)
Strengthening Community Ecosystems (not-for-profit)
Key Information:
Non-repayable contributions and repayable contributions
$250,000 to $5 million funding
Up to 50% of project costs

15. Funding Stream 3: Community Economic Development and Diversification
Expected results:
Businesses in southern Ontario invest in the development and commercialization of innovative technologies.
Businesses in southern Ontario are innovative and growing.
Communities are economically diversified in southern Ontario.

16. FedDev Ontario Funding Streams
If you are considering applying for funding, we would like to hear your ideas.
Talk to your FedDev ITB representative to get feedback and advice about eligibility and how to scope & position your project before completing the online application.
When you’re ready, apply online at:

17. Thank You

18. FedDev Ontario Funding Streams
Annex 1
FedDev Ontario Funding Streams
Stream 1: Business Scale-up and Productivity
Stream 2: Regional Innovation Ecosystem
Stream 3: Community Economic Development and Diversification
Eligible Applicants
Incorporated businesses Indigenous Organizations
not-for-profit organizations
Incorporated businesses* Indigenous Organizations*
not-for-profit organizations*
Funding Range
$500k to $10 million
$250k to $5 million
Max % of Project
Up to 35% of eligible project costs
Up to 50% of eligible project costs
Stacking
Up to 75% non-capital, 50% capital
Up to 100%
Repayment
Term of 5-7 years No
End Date
December 31, 2023
* Project must be located in a community outside of a large metropolitan area, in transition, and/or facing economic hardship and decline
“Stacking” is the total amount of Federal, Provincial, and municipal government funding

19. Canada’s Key Industrial Capabilities
Annex 2
Canada’s Key Industrial Capabilities
Emerging Technologies
Advanced Materials
Artificial Intelligence
Cyber Resilience
Remotely-piloted Systems and Autonomous Technologies
Space Systems
Leading Competencies and Critical Industrial Services
Aerospace Systems and Components
Armour
Defence Systems Integration
Electro-Optical / Infrared (EO/IR) Systems
Ground Vehicle Solutions
In-Service Support
Marine Ship-Borne Mission and Platform Systems
Munitions
Shipbuilding, Design and Engineering Services
Sonar and Acoustic Systems
Training and Simulation