Innovation
Emerging Dual-Use Technology in Canada
August 25, 2026 · 5 min read · Arctivus Insights
Many of the most relevant defence technologies begin life in commercial markets.
Artificial intelligence, robotics, advanced materials, sensors and communications are advancing quickly in commercial markets. Many have direct defence relevance.
Canada has strong research universities and a growing base of startups in these areas. The challenge is often not invention, but the path from a promising product to a qualified defence capability.
That path involves understanding requirements, security, testing, certification and procurement — steps that can be unfamiliar to commercial founders.
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