Mapping Canada's Advanced Manufacturing Capabilities RFP

Description: The Department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) is seeking professional services to conduct a comprehensive assessment and mapping of Canada's advanced manufacturing ecosystem. The work involves identifying and analyzing Canadian capabilities, assets, firms, research institutions, industry associations, government programs, and test facilities across five technology domains: robotics and automation, additive manufacturing, smart factories and digitally enabled production systems, advanced materials and composites manufacturing, and advanced tooling and precision manufacturing. The Contractor will assess Canada's strengths, weaknesses, gaps, sovereign capabilities, and national security considerations; benchmark Canadian capabilities against leading international jurisdictions; estimate market opportunities and investment requirements; and provide strategic recommendations to support future policy development, investment prioritization, workforce development, and ecosystem coordination. Deliverables include a draft report, a comprehensive final report, supporting annexes and data sources, and a presentation deck.