Grants and Contributions:
Title:
227928
Agreement Number:
227928
Agreement Value:
$997,300.00
Agreement Date:
Nov 19, 2025 - Mar 31, 2027
Description:
Support a business accelerator focusing on digital solutions for the defence sector
Organization:
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
Expected Results:
• Establishment of the Defense Accelerator in Fredericton
• Creation of three (3) new positions working in the organization
• Ten (10) SMEs participating in the first cohort (with 3–5 from Atlantic Canada)
• Three (3) companies achieving security clearances
• One (1) company executing a pilot with the Canadian Armed Forces
• Three (3) partnerships between Vimy Forge and defence sector Primes
• Three (3) partnerships between Vimy Forge with academic or educational institutions
• Identification of additional funding support for future program delivery
• Final list of in-kind providers prior to April 1, 2026
Location:
Fredericton, New Brunswick, CA E3B 6Z6
Reference Number:
276-2025-2026-Q3-00140
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
778218636
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Additional Information:
The assistance type is Non-Repayable Contribution.
Recipient's Operating Name:
Vimy Forge Corp
Recipient's Legal Name:
Vimy Forge Corp
Program:
REGI - Regional Innovation Ecosystem (RIE)