Forum Connects Sarnia Businesses with Government and Innovation Opportunities

The City of Sarnia in partnership with the Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership, and Procurement Assistance Canada-Ontario Region, is hosting a “Doing Business with Government & Innovation Information Forum” on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Held at the Western Sarnia-Lambton Research Park, 1086 Modeland Rd. Bldg. 1050, Suite 100, the forum is designed to help businesses better understand government procurement processes and explore programs that support innovation and growth.

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Agenda:

Doing Business with Government Session (10:00 – 11:30am)

• Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership
• Public Services and Procurement Canada – Procurement Assistance Canada - Doing Business with the Government of Canada
• City of Sarnia- Doing Business with the City of Sarnia

Innovation Information Forum (11:30am – 1:00pm)

• Department of National Defence (DND) - Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS)
• National Research Council (NRC) - Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP)
• Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) - Intellectual Property - The Basics

This forum is designed to help local businesses, innovators, and entrepreneurs understand how to navigate procurement opportunities at all levels of government. Attendees will learn how to access government procurement opportunities, explore innovation funding supports, and gain insight into the federal procurement programs.

Whether you're a startup, an established supplier, or an innovator with a new solution, the forum is a valuable opportunity to learn directly from program experts and establish critical local connections.

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Free to attend, limited slots only.

Register now to reserve your spot: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-services-procurement/programs/pac/event-calendar/event-details.html?id=20250619153934234

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