Uniting Government Buyers and Canadian Innovators
On October 15, 2025, Ottawa will host the inaugural National Technology Procurement Summit, a landmark event designed to bridge the gap between government purchasers and Canada’s emerging tech companies. Spearheaded by Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne, this summit aims to streamline procurement policies, foster cross-jurisdictional collaboration, and spotlight success stories from local startups.
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Three Pillars of the Summit
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Procurement Policy Alignment
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Create a unified set of Request for Proposal (RFP) standards
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Reduce redundant paperwork across federal, provincial, and municipal levels
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Collaborative Ecosystem Building
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Bring together Shared Services Canada, Treasury Board Secretariat, and provincial tech agencies
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Enable real-time knowledge sharing on best practices and tender evaluations
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Startup Empowerment and Funding
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Showcase case studies from 200+ Canadian tech firms
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Launch a $50 million pilot fund for SMEs winning government contracts
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Agenda Highlights
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Standardized Tender Templates: Workshops to develop consistent RFP formats and evaluation criteria
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Integrated Digital Platforms: Sessions on building interoperable portals for vendor registration and bid submissions
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Equity in Procurement: Dedicated tracks ensuring under-represented founders and startups under three years old receive fee waivers and priority access
The “Procurement Playbook”
Attendees will receive an exclusive Procurement Playbook, featuring:
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Comprehensive guides on navigating multi-level procurement
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Ready-to-use templates for proposals and contracts
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Strategic tips for securing government bids
This resource equips Canadian innovators with clear, actionable steps to compete effectively for public-sector projects.
Who Should Attend?
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Government procurement officers and policy makers
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Tech startup founders and C-suite executives
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Industry associations and economic development agencies
Registration opens next week, with early-bird spots and waived fees for qualifying young companies.
Long-Term Impact on Canada’s Innovation Landscape
By aligning procurement rules and showcasing homegrown solutions, the summit will:
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Accelerate adoption of Canadian technologies in public services
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Enhance SME growth and job creation across the tech sector
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Strengthen Canada’s reputation as a global leader in digital innovation
This initiative complements recent federal strategies on AI and quantum computing, underscoring procurement as a critical lever for economic growth.
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