Partner with Newfoundland and Labrador’s defence and aerospace ecosystem to solve Arctic, marine, and remote-operations challenges faster.
Harsh environment testing
Rapid R&D to Pilot Pathways
Ecosystem Connectivity
Strategic Geography
Atlantic Canada’s closest jurisdiction to European NATO partners; gateway to the Arctic.
Operational Test Environment
Sea ice, North Atlantic conditions, fog, low visibility, remote terrain – real-world test conditions on demand.
Ecosystem Density
Concentration of marine, subsea, autonomous-systems, and harsh-environment companies within a single small jurisdiction enables fast partnerships.
Aligned National Priorities
Arctic sovereignty, NORAD modernization, North Warning System renewal — and how NL companies are positioned to contribute.
Promote Newfoundland & Labrador’s Defence Successes
COIC will bring awareness of the vibrant defence sector through demonstrations, coffee chats, presentations, and more. These sessions will feature technical leaders, R&D testing facilities, and ecosystem partners.
Lead and Host Workshops & Seminars
COIC will host workshops and seminars within the space, providing a collaborative area to discuss policies, defence challenges & opportunities, and emerging technologies; all with a focus to accelerate defence adaptation and adoption of cutting-edge technology.
Rapid Innovation Accelerators
Rapid ecosystem collaboration to accelerate technology innovation from ideation to pilot demonstration within the defence sector. COIC will work with industry partners to identify urgent, high-impact challenges that align with sectoral needs, global trends, and local know-how that could provide an immediate impact to the sector.
