Fredericton-based defence accelerator set to launch with $1-million in federal funding

Publication Name: The Globe and Mail

Headline: Fredericton-based defence accelerator set to launch with $1-million in federal funding

Publication Date: February 9, 2026

Summary:
A new defence-focused accelerator, Vimy Forge, is launching in Fredericton with nearly $1 million in federal funding through Canada’s Regional Defence Investment Initiative. The program’s inaugural cohort includes ten Canadian companies—including Toronto-based Wuxly—developing technologies ranging from AI and cybersecurity to advanced textiles aimed at strengthening Canada’s defence innovation ecosystem.

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https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/economy/article-fredericton-based-defence-accelerator-set-to-launch-with-1-million-in/