CCC — Maître d'œuvre DoD des É.-U. ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Canadian businesses of all sizes (small, medium, large enterprises) - Manufacturers and service providers in defence-related sectors - Companies seeking to supply to U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) procurement systems - Businesses with products or services meeting U.S. defence standards - Organizations willing to navigate U.S. procurement regulations and compliance requirements ### 💰 Funding Details - Grant Type: Non-repayable advisory/support program (not direct capital funding) - Funding Amount: Not specified in program description; appears to be expert advisory services rather than monetary grants - Matching Requirements: None indicated - Cost Structure: Access to expert procurement guidance and support services - Repayability: N/A — advisory support program ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Expert advice on U.S. DoD procurement system navigation - Bid preparation and submission support - Compliance guidance for defence contracting requirements - Competitive strategy development for U.S. defence market entry - Technical documentation and proposal writing assistance - Certification and standards alignment support ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Commitment to understand and comply with U.S. DoD procurement regulations - Willingness to adopt required defence industry standards and certifications - Participation in guidance sessions and advisory consultations - Products/services must align with U.S. defence sector requirements - Businesses must be capable of competing in international defence procurement - Potential security clearance or vetting requirements for sensitive contracts - Timeline dependent on individual company's readiness and program enrollment