Connecting Canadian Innovation to Defence
A national defence accelerator building an ecosystem that strengthens Canada's sovereignty, competitiveness, and security
Advancing Defence Innovation
We accelerate the development and adoption of next-generation defence solutions by connecting innovators, industry, and government around real-world security challenges.
Building Defence-Ready Capability
From early-stage technologies to operational deployment, we help organizations mature ideas into tested, trusted, and mission-ready capabilities.
Anchoring Canada’s Defence Industrial Base
We strengthen Canada’s defence ecosystem by supporting domestic companies, fostering collaboration, and reinforcing national capacity, resilience, and sovereignty.
Founding Partners
“Canada has world-class entrepreneurs and researchers, but too often their solutions struggle to reach the soldiers, sailors, aviators, and operators who need them most. The gap between early innovation and national capability is real — and widening as digital technology reshapes every part of security and defence.”
- Duncan McSporran, Co-Founder and CEO of Vimy Forge
Black Flight - Cohort I
Vimy Forge’s inaugural cohort is named Black Flight, in honour of the all-Canadian B Flight of No. 10 (Naval) Squadron, Royal Naval Air Service. Recognized in 1917 for its distinctive all-black Sopwith aircraft, Black Flight is remembered above all for its disciplined innovation, rapid adaptation, and decisive operational impact.