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Strategic Advisory & Market Access

Accelerating Business Outcomes in Government Defence, Aerospace, and Maritime markets.

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Our Value Proposition

Dewis Ventures empowers businesses and post-secondary institutions to confidently engage with—and win in—Canada’s complex defence, aerospace, and maritime sectors.

We help you secure high-value contracts, navigate challenging RFPs, and access R&D and skills training investments through the Industrial and Technological Benefits (ITB) program.

By combining strategic guidance with deep sector expertise, we help you accelerate deal cycles, establish credibility with government and industry buyers, and unlock long-term, defensible revenue in one of the most competitive and regulated markets in the world.

Why Dewis Ventures?

What sets Dewis Ventures apart is simple—we’ve actually done it.

We’ve built a defence company from startup to success. We’ve written and won competitive RFPs, secured millions in grants, and closed high-value ITB transactions. And we’ve helped other Canadian SMBs do the same.

Unlike firms that offer generic market reports, gatekeep introductions, or leave you to navigate government programs without any accountability, we roll up our sleeves and do the work with you. We understand where you’re coming from and know exactly how to get you where you want to go. Our mission isn’t to inform—it’s to help you win.

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Who we Serve

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Canadian Businesses Looking to Enter the Defence Market

Have a product, service, or technology that could serve Canada’s defence, aerospace, or maritime sectors—but don’t know where to start.


We help founder-led businesses break into the government market faster by guiding you through procurement, compliance, and positioning.

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Canadian Businesses Already Working in Defence

Already selling to the Canadian defence, aerospace, or maritime ecosystem?

We help you grow further—by expanding engagement, winning RFPs, securing grants, and building a strategic roadmap for long-term government market success.

 

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Accredited Post-Secondary Institutions in Canada

Are you a university, college, or polytechnic looking to partner with the defence sector?

We help you access federal R&D investments and skills training programs tied to defence procurement and the ITB policy—without the guesswork.

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International Businesses Entering the Canadian Market

Entering Canada’s defence market and need help with procurement, partners, or ITB/IPP compliance?

We help global firms build credible Canadian partnerships, meet ITB obligations, and win contracts through practical guidance and a strong local network.

Core Services

Engage

1 month

Market Alignment and Access

  • Develop compelling value propositions that align with the industry.

  • Personalized market research & assessment for your products and services.
  • Align messaging with the goals of relevant prospects.
  • Facilitated engagement with relevant prospects.
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Respond

Project Based

Grant and RFP Management and Response
  • Lead Entire Response Process.
  • Manage internal experts and ensure workload is only as required.
  • Build external teams if required to win.
  • Deliver fully compliant Response.
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Strategize

Retainer

Hands on Strategic Planning and Accountability
  • Founder-focused strategy and growth planning.
  • Process audits and implementation.
  • Weekly accountability cadence.
  • Everything in "Engage" and "Respond" included.
  • Cancel at anytime before the next month.
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Capitalize

Retainer +

Position for a capital raise or an exit
  • Build process and teams that will add value to your company.

  • Develop a capital raise or exit strategy.

  • Build the collateral required to engage.
  • Manage due diligence process.
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Testimonials

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"COTA’s entry into the Aerospace and Defence sector was a complex challenge, but with Scott’s strategic expertise, we secured over $20 million in new business and established ourselves as a key player in the supply chains of international A&D primes. With his support, we not only won critical contracts, including a major project with the Royal Canadian Navy, but also built a strong pipeline of opportunities. Scott’s deep industry knowledge and commitment to results make him an invaluable asset to any business looking to scale strategically." – Kyle Kusznieryk, COTA Aviation.  

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"Scott isn’t just a consultant—he’s part of the team. His hands-on approach helped us develop a strategic sales channel that allowed us to engage directly with major defence primes, securing an 80% retention rate. His expertise, execution, and ability to align strategy with our business needs have been invaluable in unlocking new opportunities and accelerating our growth." – Brodie Stanfield, IFTech Inventing Future Technology Inc.

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“Scott’s thoughtful and innovative approach transformed the way we navigated the ITB program and expanded our marine and airport divisions. His deep expertise, combined with a hands-on and client-focused approach, helped us craft compelling proposals, target the right audience, and secure high-value meetings with large clients. Scott’s passion for our success was evident in every interaction, setting us up for significant growth and a promising future.” – Devin Westwood, Skydweller Technology

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“We really enjoyed how personable Scott is to work with. He genuinely cared about our success, making the engagement feel like more than just a business transaction. His passion and investment in our performance were clear from the start.” – Michael Peirone, Victoria Hand Project

Case Studies

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Maximizing Value Leading to an $80M Sale

After stagnating at $9 million in revenue, we worked with an Aerospace company to:

  • Craft a repeatable sales process.
  • Build a committed sales team.
  • Improved profitability and attractiveness to buyers.
  • Lead due diligence 

Result: Doubled revenue to $18 million in just over a year, culminating in an $80 million exit to an international prime contractor.

 

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$20M Growth in a Aerospace and Defence

A manufacturing company struggled for two years to break into the Aerospace and Defence sector. Together, we:

  • Developed a tailored market entry strategy.
  • Connected them with key decision-makers in defence procurement.
  • Assisted in preparing winning proposals for RFPs.

Result: Achieved $20 million in new revenue within one year.

 

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Winning $30 Million in ITB Investments

We partnered with multiple Canadian startups and scale-ups to:

  • Develop tailored ITB strategies.
  • Connect with international primes and secure investment commitments.
  • Navigate the complexities of Canada's Industrial and Technological Benefits (ITB) Policy regulations and requirements.

Result: Secured over $30 million in ITB investments, fueling their growth and success in the industry.

 

About Dewis Ventures

Founded by Scott Dewis, Dewis Ventures is a boutique consulting firm with deep roots in defence, aerospace, and technology. We combine 25 + years of experience with founder-centric strategy to help organizations scale into Canada's most complex market: the federal aerospace and defence sector.

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