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title: "MDA Space launches LaunchPad Ventures to invest in Canadian space, defense SMEs"
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description: "MDA Space has launched LaunchPad Ventures, an initiative to identify and invest in Canadian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) developing space and defense technologies. The program targets funding to accelerate capabilities aligned with Canada’s sovereign priorities and emerging market demand. It aims to help innovators scale solutions for the Canadian Armed Forces and allies. LaunchPad Ventures has defined 25 priority investment areas, offering selected SMEs technical expertise and commercial ecosystem support through MDA Space and 49North."
datetime: "2026-08-27T11:03:47.000Z"
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# MDA Space launches LaunchPad Ventures to invest in Canadian space, defense SMEs

-   MDA Space launched LaunchPad Ventures to identify and invest in Canadian SMEs developing space and defense technologies. \* Program targets funding support to accelerate capabilities tied to Canada’s sovereign priorities and emerging market demand. \* Strategy aims to help innovators scale solutions to equip, sustain, or modernize the Canadian Armed Forces and allied forces. \* LaunchPad Ventures set 25 priority investment areas aligned with Canada’s national priorities. \* Selected SMEs will also receive technical expertise and commercial ecosystem support through MDA Space and 49North. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. MDA Space Ltd. published the original content used to generate this news brief on August 27, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. © Copyright 2026 - Public Technologies (PUBT) Original Document: here

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