Turning Research Capacity Into Industry Impact

Canada’s aerospace and defence landscape is entering a new period of investment, capability development and industry collaboration. Through specialized research facilities, technical expertise and collaboration with industry, government and academia, NRC Aerospace is helping Canadian organizations move emerging technologies from early research toward validation, demonstration and operational application.

The session will explore emerging opportunities across drones, flight autonomy, counter-drone systems, aircraft sustainment, advanced manufacturing and defence technology integration.

  • NRC Aerospace’s defence and dual-use research priorities
  • How industry can access technical expertise, facilities and validation support
  • Opportunities within the Drone Innovation Hub
  • The role of AD ASTRA in advancing airborne defence technologies
  • Pathways for Canadian SMEs, researchers and technology developers to participate