The Western Innovation Forum (WIF) is a virtual business-to-business meeting event that promotes western Canadian capabilities in the defence industry, including those capabilities with potential application in this growing sector. The event focuses on connecting innovators, companies and researchers with defence-related business and innovation-driven investment opportunities.
The main driver of WIF is to connect western Canadians with opportunities generated through the Industrial and Technological Benefits (ITB) Policy. The event also aims to strengthen defence industry activity across the western provinces by promoting domestic trade and cross-provincial collaboration, supporting both regional economic development and the growth of Canada’s broader defence sector.
B2B/B2G Meetings
• To participate in the WIF B2B/B2G meeting program, it is necessary to complete an organizational profile. WIF participants are able to request and schedule B2B/B2G meetings through the “Networking” tab (available on February 11th).
• To optimize your B2B experience, we strongly recommend you complete the Specific Capability Identification selection of your profile. Please note the selection only applies to the following: Company, Post-Secondary Institution (PSI), Prime Contractor / Eligible Donor.
• Take some time to select your meeting availability for the B2B program for each day of the event.
