Defence Research and Development Canada
Overview
Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC) is the science and technology organization of the Department of National Defence (DND), providing the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), other government departments, and public safety and national security communities with knowledge and technology.
Portfolio Companies
12
Website
canada.caInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Vector Dynamics | Aug 2025 | Grant | Co-investor |
| Forward Robotics Inc. | Jan 2026 | Grant | Co-investor |
| NP Photonics, Inc. | May 2019 | Grant | Co-investor |
| Irréversible Inc. | Jan 2026 | Grant | Co-investor |
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FAQ
Where is Defence Research and Development Canada based?
Defence Research and Development Canada is headquartered in Canada.
When was Defence Research and Development Canada founded?
Founding year information for Defence Research and Development Canada is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does Defence Research and Development Canada have?
Defence Research and Development Canada has 12 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Defence Research and Development Canada's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include North Vector Dynamics, Forward Robotics Inc., NP Photonics, Inc., Irréversible Inc..
What was Defence Research and Development Canada's most recent investment shown here?
Defence Research and Development Canada's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Forward Robotics Inc. in 2026.
What sectors does Defence Research and Development Canada focus on?
Defence Research and Development Canada focuses on Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Energy & Sustainability, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Telecommunications & Networking, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech.
What company stages does Defence Research and Development Canada focus on?
Defence Research and Development Canada typically invests at the MultiStage stage.