Driving Canada's Global Leadership in Dual-Use Technologies
Turning Dual-Use Technologies into National Capability
DIGITAL connects builders and buyers of innovative dual-use technologies. We co-create, co-invest, and launch cross-sector solutions aligned with Canada’s national interests. With our national network of industry partners and academia we accelerate the adoption and commercialization of dual-use innovation such as:
- Industrial automation and autonomous systems
- Remote healthcare, including wound care, diagnostics and robotics
- Quantum‑resilient cryptography to protect critical infrastructure
- Training using XR/VR and immersive simulated environments
- Multi‑domain awareness, with earth observation, dark vessel detection and resource exploration
That’s how we build Canada
Canada’s Delivery Partner for Dual-Use Technologies
DIGITAL’s collaborative model has a strong track record for rapid deployment and responsive action as national needs evolve. We leverage our deep experience in commercialization and cross-sector execution with strong ethical frameworks to help Canada lead the world in delivering digital solutions. Our work includes:
- Acting as a commercialization bridge. Connecting innovation to procurement and enabling confident adoption of emerging tech.
- Converting pilots and demos into structured, milestone-based projects with clear KPIs, deliverables, and staged funding.
- Providing program management and reporting that meets public sector accountability and oversight requirements.
- Bridging political commitment and procurement capacity. Turning strategic priorities into deployable capabilities.
These efforts are delivering measurable results for Canada.
DIGITAL's Return on Canada's Investment
DIGITAL has driven over $4B in GDP growth across critical sectors for Canada’s future. With a total of $390M invested in dual-use projects, our impact includes:
- $154M
- Co-investment by DIGITAL in dual-use tech
- 206
- Commercial dual-use outputs generated
- 617
- Sovereign IP created and retained across 62 dual-use projects
- 27+
- DIGITAL Members work with the defense industry today
As of March 2025
Dual-Use Technologies in Action
We help Canadian companies identify and scale dual-use solutions. These Portfolio Highlights reflect the impact of our model and the results our Members are delivering across sectors and international markets.
See our dual-use portfolio highlights below.
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Quantum
Quantum-Safe Critical Infrastructure ProtectionQuantum Bridge Technologies’ cryptography solution protects critical infrastructure industrial control systems against cyber threats. Dual-use capabilities include Quantum-resilient protection of mission-critical systems in threat environments where quantum and cyber are priority frontier technologies.
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Health
AI Driven Simulations for Experimental Healthcare TrainingLumeto is redefining healthcare training through its advanced AI and extended‑reality clinical simulation platform. The platform incorporates dual‑use defense applications, including force onboarding, maintaining readiness across distributed units, and rapidly disseminating mission‑specific medical protocols across operational environments.
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Mining & Energy
Subsurface Imaging and Intelligence SolutionIdeon Technologies’ powerful subsurface imaging solutions identify and monitor geological features with confidence, saving time, optimizing return, and minimizing environmental impact for companies supplying the world’s critical minerals. Its dual-use potential includes national security, locating and monitoring subterranean structures such as tunnels.
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Artificial Intelligence
Spatial AI CampusOVA.ai offers a secure, no-code platform used by the Royal Canadian Navy and Bombadier to support defence personnel training. From tactical training to crisis response, the platform enables real-time collaboration across geographies.
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Quantum
Optimizing Agricultural OperationsFrom route‑planning software to digital twins of agricultural fields, Verge Ag transforms field operations into structured, actionable intelligence. Dual-use application includes landmine detection, which have cleared over 23,000 farm fields in conflict zones, representing close to 2.6 million acres to date at no cost.
Featured Members and Project Partners
The DIGITAL Experience
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“OVA has always been about pushing the boundaries of what's possible in the realms of virtual reality and augmented reality. The support from DIGITAL has been instrumental in scaling our technology and reaching a wider audience.”
Founder & CEO, OVA.ai -
“DIGITAL support was instrumental in fostering collaboration and driving our project vision forward. Together, we've not only innovated but also laid down practical solutions that farmers can implement every day. It's a testament to what can be achieved when industry leaders and innovators come together with a shared goal.”
CEO and Co-founder, Verg Ag -
“DIGITAL’s dynamic and innovative framework has been pivotal in catalyzing our creation of break-through technology for the global mining industry. This partnership has allowed us to scale our ambitions and level up our potential impact both within Canada and globally.”
Co-Founder and CEO, Ideon Technologies
CONNECT WITH US
Artyom Mamzhiev
Senior Innovation Strategist
As DIGITAL’s Senior Innovation Strategist and Dual-Use Lead, Artyom oversees DIGITAL’s Dual-Use and AI portfolio and designs new programs that help Canadian companies grow. He has spent more than a decade in management consulting, founded companies, and advised numerous technical entrepreneurs on the path to commercialization and scaling.
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