Strategic advisory and defence market access
Get into Canada's defence supply chain
You may already build something Canada’s defence sector needs. We help you find where you fit, get credible with buyers, and start winning defence work.
This is where it starts. From your first defence meeting to a major contract, or a profitable exit, we help at every stage.
Trusted by Canadian SMB's in defence, aerospace, and marine
Where are you right now?
Pick the situation that sounds most like your company.
We have a strong product but no foothold in defence."
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We are positioned, but we are not in the room where deals happen."
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Mobilize™
Get in front of prime contractors and government buyers at the right events.
We are chasing contracts and proposals, and we need to win them."
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Strategize™
Ongoing strategy and hands-on support to win bids and grow defence revenue.
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We are thinking about raising money or selling the company."
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Capitalize™
Prepare for a capital raise or an exit, and get full value for what you built.
There has never been a better time to enter Canadian defence
Canada is spending heavily on defence and changing how it buys. In 2026, the government set out a new plan to build more at home and direct more contracts to Canadian companies. It created a new body, the Defence Investment Agency, to make that happen. The goal is for Canadian firms to win a much larger share of defence work over the next decade, with billions of dollars in new revenue going to small and medium-sized businesses.
Companies that get positioned now will be the ones buyers and prime contractors find first.
New Spending
Over 10 Years
To Candian Firms
Now
Percent GDP
By 2035
Read Prime Minister Carney Statement:
Prime Minister Carney announces major new defence partnership as part of new initiatives to transform Canadian defence procurement
Why Scott Dewis

Proven results
Over $20 million in new defence revenue.
Over $60 million in non-dilutive funding.
With Scott’s strategic expertise, we secured over $20 million in new business and became a key player in the supply chains of international aerospace and defence primes. We won critical contracts, including a major project with the Royal Canadian Navy.
Scott is a highly regarded sector specialist, delivering high-quality consulting services for Export Navigator's Technical Specialist Pilot. He consistently receives glowing remarks from participating businesses in the program with clients frequently highlighting his professionalism, responsiveness, and ability to provide clear, actionable guidance to succeed in the areas of ITB's, dual-use and defence. Scott helps simplify complex processes, identify strategic opportunities, and develop effective outreach approaches with defence and prime contractors that result in real wins for BC businesses exploring these new market opportunities.
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.”
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."
Is Dewis Ventures right for you?
WE ARE A GOOD FIT IF
- You are a Canadian company that could supply defence but you are not sure where you fit.
- You have a product, technology, or manufacturing capability with defence potential.
- You are chasing a specific contract, grant, or proposal and you need to win it.
- You want defence to become a real revenue stream.
- You want practical help, not a report that sits on a shelf.
WE ARE PROBABLY NOT A FIT IF
- You want a generic market report.
- You want advice with no help putting it into action.
- You are shopping for the cheapest option.
What happens on a Defence Market Fit consultation?
It is a short, focused call. We look at what you make or do, where it might fit in defence, and whether the timing is right for you. You leave knowing if defence is a real opportunity, who might care, and what to do first. If we do not see a credible path, we will tell you straight.
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Find out if defence is a real opportunity for your company!
Book a Defence Market Fit consolation with Scott. One call. Clear answers. No obligation