Partnering with Defence Research and Development Canada

Partnership Programs

Defence R&D Canada's wealth of expertise and unique facilities positions it well for engaging in collaborative partnerships with both the private and public sectors. Such partnerships 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 science and technology objective; and
• Exchanges of personnel at the cost of the parent employer.

Personnel aboard a Canadian patrol frigate and rigid hull inflatable boats participate in the MarSIE trial

Research Programs

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

• Defence Industrial Research Program (DIRP)
• Technology Demonstration Program (TDP)
• DND/NSERC Research Partnership Program

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 External Relations Office [confirm name] at corp.bdo-bda@drdc-rddc.gc.ca.

Working with the radar cross section measurement equipment during the Shipboard Integration of Sensor and Weapon Systems trial

Science & Technology 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 science and technology requirements and federal government policies. The facilities are available on a cost-recovery basis, meaning the requesting external client must pay for the use of the facilities. More information about the Defence R&D Canada facilities can be found on the research centres' Web sites.

Measuring a diver's signatures

Collaboration

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