About
Our Mission
Vimy Forge is a public–private partnership that is closing the gap between Canadian innovation and defence procurement. We equip Canadian startups and SMEs with the expertise and connections they need to succeed in the defence sector.
Based in Fredericton, Built for National Impact
Anchored in Fredericton, NB, but built for national impact, Vimy Forge brings together SMEs, academia, industry partners, and government to create the conditions where Canadian solutions can scale and succeed.
With support already in place from partners across the country, the Forge is positioned as a new anchor for Canadian innovation in the defence sector.
Our Mission
Based in Fredericton, Built for National Impact
Vimy Forge is a public–private partnership that is closing the gap between Canadian innovation and defence procurement. We equip Canadian startups and SMEs with the expertise and connections they need to succeed in the defence sector.
Anchored in Fredericton, NB, but built for national impact, Vimy Forge brings together SMEs, academia, industry partners, and government to create the conditions where Canadian solutions can scale and succeed.
With support already in place from partners across the country, the Forge is positioned as a new anchor for Canadian innovation in the defence sector.
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.