TechTuesday
Free Community Networking Event
We are pleased to invite you to TechTuesday, a networking event held on the first Tuesday of every month for our local high-tech community.
If you register, please make your best effort to attend. The popularity of the Tech Tuesday event means those who register and do not show up, take a seat away from those who would like to attend. Please cancel your ticket, through Lu.ma, if you are unable to make the event after registering.
How Can Your Startup Sell to the New Defence Economy?
What Every Founder Needs to Know
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Canada is entering a new era of investment in defence, security, critical infrastructure and sovereign technology, creating significant new opportunities for Canadian startups and SMEs.
But having great technology is only part of the equation. Selling into the defence economy requires founders and companies to understand a very different path to market, from procurement, security and compliance requirements to funding, partnerships and customer expectations.
Join us for this practical panel bringing together entrepreneurs, industry leaders and defence ecosystem experts to help companies better understand how to enter and succeed in defence and dual-use markets.
Owen Matthews, Founder & Chair of Alacrity Canada, will bring the perspective of preparing Canadian technology companies for emerging defence and dual-use opportunities.
Jay Ballard, Vice President, Defence (Learning) at Calian Group, will share lessons from an established Canadian company that has successfully built and scaled a significant defence business.
Mike Nelson, CEO of TACTIQL, will bring the founder perspective on navigating the defence market, identifying opportunities and turning technology into solutions defence customers can buy.
They will be joined by a government/defence representative who can speak to where Canada needs innovation and the path from technology to procurement.
Together, the panel will explore how startups and SMEs can become defence or dual-use-ready – identifying customers and opportunities, navigating procurement and security requirements, accessing funding and building the partnerships needed to succeed.
Whether you are already pursuing defence opportunities or wondering whether your technology has a defence, security or dual-use application, this TechTuesday will help you better understand where your company fits and how to get started.
Can’t join us in person? TechTuesday will also be available via our TechTuesday livestream powered by iSiLIVE so you can tune in and be part of the conversation from wherever you are. To watch the TechTuesday livestream, sign up here.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is TechTuesday?
TechTuesday is a monthly networking event hosted by Wesley Clover International that brings together Ottawa’s tech community for insights, conversations and connections.
When does TechTuesday take place?
TechTuesday is held on the first Tuesday of every month, offering a consistent opportunity to connect with the local tech ecosystem.
Who should attend TechTuesday?
TechTuesday is open to all, those interested in technology and innovation.
What can attendees expect?
Each session features a mix of networking, expert discussions, panels, and startup pitches, often highlighting subject-matter experts, emerging companies and relevant industry trends.
Is TechTuesday free to attend?
Yes. TechTuesday is a free community event, but registration is required to get into the event and space is limited.
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