September 30, 2019
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WCDIA News
Another Successful Workshop

WCDIA has completed another successful "Getting in the Game" workshop which was held September 17 & 18 at the Alberta Innovates location in Calgary.

We would like to thank all the participating companies, prime contractors, presenters and our host Alberta Innovates Calgary for helping us put on this workshop and help educate SMB's on doing business in the Defence Industry.

We will be planning our next workshop in the coming weeks. Stay tuned for more information.
Featured News
New challenges from NRC and CFIA


Are you an expert in  predictive computer models ,  ceramic powder processing , or  stable liposome formulations ? The National Research Council and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency are looking for solutions to three new challenges:

Foot-and-mouth disease vaccine matching
Hybrid Ceramic Powder Processing System
Stable Liposomes as Drug Carriers
IDEaS Competitive Projects launches five new Challenges

New opportunities under Competitive Projects are  now available ! Apply now for the opportunity to use your knowledge and expertise to help address the following defence & security Challenges:


Innovators will have until October 24, 2019 to submit their application to the IDEaS program. Apply now:  Canada.ca/Defence-Ideas

IDEaS Competitive Projects launches five new Challenges

New opportunities under Competitive Projects are  now available ! Apply now for the opportunity to use your knowledge and expertise to help address the following defence & security Challenges:


Innovators will have until October 24, 2019 to submit their application to the IDEaS program. Apply now:  Canada.ca/Defence-Ideas
Participant Request
Veterans Affairs Canada Career and Education Fair
Calgary Nov. 22

Did you know that almost 90% of Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members look for civilian employment after they release from the military?
 
VAC is committed to helping Veterans and their families’ transition to meaningful careers in civilian life. We know that former members bring exceptional abilities and expertise to any workplace.  
 
This is why we are hosting a Career and Education Fair in Calgary, AB and would like to invite you to participate.
 
The Fair will be a tradeshow style event with booths for employers, educational institutions, volunteer organizations and other VAC partners. We will also have a variety of workshops, activities and presentations throughout the day.
 
The Fair is meant to be a one-stop-shop for Veterans to equip themselves with the tools and resources to march into their new life post service. The Calgary Fair is set to take place at  Ross Glenn Hall at the Mount Royal University campus  on November 22, 2019 from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
 
You can participate in a few different ways:
 
  • Have a booth in the main exhibit area that highlights your organization’s job/volunteer/education opportunities for Veterans and their families. There is no cost for a booth.
  • Provide your organization’s Human Resource contact information for Veterans to reach out to after the event.
  • Participate in a workshop or training. 
 
We would love for you to be part of this event and look forward to hearing from you. We are available to discuss opportunities of partnerships and answer any questions you might have.

Contact James Vassallo by email: vac.infovacfair-infofoireacc.acc@canada.ca

I invite you to have a look at a video from our last Fair:  https://www.dropbox.com/sh/w8q3nu660dccc2y/AAAlPf4Xa45gnd-5AIslsvBwa?dl=0
Member Showcase
The mission of the Foremost UAS Test Range is to promote the sustained profitability of the unmanned systems sector by enabling BVLOS flight operations in a safe, easy to access, feature-rich location at relatively low cost. We are located a short, three-hour journey by road from the Calgary International Airport.

The Foremost UAS Test Range includes 700 square nautical miles of Class F Restricted airspace up to 18,000 feet ASL for UAS BVLOS Research & Development and Test & Evaluation. With over 300 VFR days per year, long sight lines, and an abundance of surface features (oil & gas infrastructure, power distribution lines, a road network, and a variety of agricultural crops), the airspace is well suited to BVLOS operations for large and small UAS including small multi-rotor aircraft.

Coffee Club
Open House and Coffee Club Networking Event

Date:  Friday, October 4, 2019
Time:  8:30am - 9:30am
Hosted by:  Sullivan Machine Works
Location:  2221 Pegasus Way NE, Calgary, AB


Sullivan Machine Works is a ISO9001:2015 Certified manufacturing company that excels in manufacturing tight tolerance components. They specialize in machined components for aircraft and space applications.

They are holding an open house for Manufacturing day this Friday.

Join us for coffee and refreshments and learn more about Sullivan Machine Works!
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Calling all WCDIA members:

Would you like to host the next coffee club networking event at your place of business or education facility? Please send us an email at  admin@wcdia.com  to let us know you are interested.
Available dates*:
  • November 12, 2019
*These dates are tentative and are subject to change. Hosting companies must be in good standing with WCDIA.
Industry Events at a Glance
DEFSEC Atlantic
October 1-3, 2019
Halifax, NS

WCDIA October Coffee Club
October 4, 2019
Calgary, AB

Advanced Engineering 2019
Oct 30-31, 2019
NEC, Birmingham

Unmanned Canada
October 30-November 1, 2019
Ottawa, ON
Canadian Aerospace Summit
November 12-13, 2019
Ottawa, ON

Western Innovation Forum
March 5, 2020
Vancouver, BC
Registration Coming Soon

WCDIA AGM
Dates TBA
Calgary, AB
Information Coming Soon
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