How to Partner

Defence R&D; Canada's wealth of expertise and unique facilities positions it well for engaging in collaborative ventures with both the private and public sectors. Such ventures may include: contributions in-kind towards a common objective; joint applications for external funding from national and international granting agencies; shared cost initiatives in pursuing a common R&D; objective; and exchanges of personnel at the cost of the parent employer.

Potential partners have several avenues available to them for collaboration:

Research Programs

Defence R&D; Canada has three research programs that encourage participation from the private sector and academia:

Defence Industrial Research Program

Technology Demonstration Program

DND/NSERC Research Partnership Program

Multidisciplinary University Research Initiative (MURI)

Call for Proposals

Counter Improvised Explosive Devices Technology Demonstration Project

Technology Transfer Through License Agreements

Defence R&D; Canada transfers some of its technologies to the private sector through licensing. If you are interested in learning what is available please contact Defence R&D; Canada's Business Development Office at corp.bdo-bda@drdc-rddc.gc.ca.

R&D; Contracts

Defence R&D; Canada contracts are managed by Public Works and Government Services Canada. Tenders are located on the Merx web site, an electronic tendering service for federal and provincial governments.

Fee-for-service for Use of Facilities or Services

Defence R&D; Canada facilities are available for use on a case-by-case basis, consistent with its existing R&D; requirements and federal government policies. The facilities are available on a cost-recovery basis which means that the requesting external client must pay for the use of the facilities. More information about Defence R&D; Canada facilities can be found in the Facilities section.

Defence R&D; Canada scientists and technicians are available to the private sector to be used as sub-contractors and/or expert consultants. In these instances, Defence R&D; Canada resources must be made available to any and all Canadian contractors under equal opportunity and equivalent terms and conditions of payment. Consult the Contact Us page for contact information.

Collaboration

Defence R&D; Canada collaborates with its clients through a diverse mixture of multi-lateral and bilateral agreements. More information on collaboration can be found in the Our Partners section.