Best Aerospace, Maritime and Defense Tech Companies in Canada
The 332 best Aerospace, Maritime and Defense Tech companies in Canada in 2026, ranked by funding and momentum. Funding, investors, founders, valuation, tech stack and live signals. Top: Telesat.
Canada's Aerospace, Maritime and Defense Tech sector doesn't get nearly enough credit for the capital it's quietly accumulating. This directory ranks the strongest Aerospace, Maritime and Defense Tech companies in Canada by disclosed equity funding and recent funding momentum, and the numbers are worth your attention: 332 companies tracked, $2.0B in total disclosed funding, and a global market sitting at $1076.6B with a 5.9% CAGR through 2027. GHGSat leads the pack at $145M raised, with NorthStar Earth & Space close behind at $134M. Those two alone signal where the money concentrates: orbital data intelligence, not traditional hardware.
So what's moving the needle right now? Median app install growth across maritime, defense, and aerospace categories is running at roughly +15% year-over-year across 68 tracked apps, which tells me software and data layers are pulling users fast. Geopolitical alliances and diplomatic strategies are actively reshaping procurement priorities, and I'd watch ev powertrain advancements as an underappreciated thread here too. Backers like the Canadian Space Agency, BDC, and Sustainable Development Technology Canada are anchoring early-stage rounds. The sector's got real momentum, and the funding map is only getting denser.
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Our analysis of 50 Aerospace, Maritime and Defense Tech companies
$31.9b in tracked funding; 90% of the stack-profiled cohort runs cloud-native; funding activity peaked in 2021.
Ranked: Best Aerospace, Maritime and Defense Tech companies in Canada
| # | Company | Disclosed funding | Last round | Employees | Founder | Tech stack | Market signals (1y) | Patents & IP focus | Recent signals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Telesat Provider of data, wireless internet, and satellite communication services | $1.1B | 50 mo ago | 455 | Dan Goldberg President and Chief Executive Officer | WordPressMySQLPHP+33 | 17 signals ▲31% Earnings · Lawsuit · Announcements | — | — |
| 2 | Kepler Provider of internet connection to space services | $168M | 38 mo ago | 143 | Mina Mitry Co Founder & CEO | WordPressMySQLPHP+27 | — | — | — |
| 3 | GHGSat Provider of satellite-based imaging services to monitor greenhouse gas emissions 60Funding top 18%Moat top 28%Talent top 28%Innovation top 30% All 10 signals ▾Fundingtop 18% Moattop 28% Talenttop 28% Innovationtop 30% Patentstop 31% Techtop 34% Growthtop 35% Newstop 39% Globalbottom 39% Marketbottom 20% Funding: Raised $145M across 7 rounds · 7 rounds over 8 yrs (0.9/yr) Moat: Editorial + unicorn rating 8/10 · IP moat: 31 patents rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 60/100 | $145M | 9 mo ago | 2 | — | SalesforceVimeoGSAP+28 | — | 31 patents Spaceborne hyperspectral imaging for atmospheric trace‑gas detection and quantification | 1 launch |
| 4 | NorthStar Earth & Space Provider of satellite-based data and monitoring services | $134M | 23 mo ago | 47 | Stewart Bain Co-Founder & CEO | WordPressApple iCloud MailMicrosoft 365+31 | 3 signals ▲200% M&A · Leadership | 7 patents Multi-satellite space imaging and celestial object detection/feature extraction | 1 partnership |
| 5 | Aeryon Labs Provider of UAVs for HD imagery and aerial intelligence operations | $47M | 127 mo ago | 220 | — | — | — | 26 patents Advanced VTOL UAVs with foldable rotors, autonomous hover, secure emergency and calibration systems | — |
| 6 | FLYHT Aerospace Solutions Cloud-based flight information reporting and management platform | $41M | 59 mo ago | 72 | — | WordPressApple iCloud MailMicrosoft 365+30 | — | 2 patents Real-time aircraft flight data transmission and management systems | 3 expansions |
| 7 | Resson Aerospace Provider of predictive crop analytics using computer vision and machine learning | $28M | 97 mo ago | 21 | — | — | — | 14 patents AI-driven computer vision for detecting potato virus in crop images | — |
| 8 | MDA Space Developer of chips, products, and systems for satellite communications technology | $25M | 15 mo ago | 191 | Yoav Leibovitch Co-Founder | WordPressMySQLPHP+24 | — | — | 1 partnership · 1 expansion |
| 9 | Reaction Dynamics Developer of hybrid rocket propulsion and green monopropellant propulsion systems | $19M | 12 mo ago | 31 | Bachar Elzein CEO & CTO | — | — | 15 patents Hybrid rocket propulsion systems with thrust vector control and integrated oxidizer catalyst | 1 launch · 2 partnerships |
| 10 | Spexi Network providing on-demand, high-resolution aerial imagery through a drone pilot network | $17M | 18 mo ago | — | Bill Lakeland CEO | WebflowSalesforceAmazon Web Services+24 | — | — | — |
| 11 | Kraken Robotics Provider of unmanned maritime vehicles | $16M | 67 mo ago | 211 | Karl Kenny Founder & CEO & President | WordPressPleskApple iCloud Mail+27 | 26 signals Earnings · Leadership · M&A | 2 patents Patents concentrated in computing, sensing & instrumentation | 2 launchs · 1 partnership · 1 award |
| 12 | SkyX Develops a VTOL drone and provides inspection services | $16M | 75 mo ago | 20 | Didi Horn Founder and CEO | WordPressMySQLPHP+26 | 20 signals ▲900% Announcements | 15 patents Patents concentrated in transport & manufacturing processes | — |
| 13 | GSTS Developer of maritime intelligence platform for risk management and operations | $14M | 21 mo ago | 43 | Richard Kolacz CEO and Founder | WordPressApple iCloud MailMicrosoft 365+20 | — | — | 1 partnership |
| 14 | Wyvern Provider of high-resolution hyperspectral imagery data and open data programs 55Tech top 27%Talent top 28%Funding top 34%Growth bottom 47% All 7 signals ▾Techtop 27% Talenttop 28% Fundingtop 34% Growthbottom 47% Marketbottom 44% Globalbottom 39% Newsbottom 20% Tech: 54 technologies across 6/8 capability areas · Cloud: Cloudflare, Fastly Talent: 4 named leaders on record · 4 C-suite/founder profiles curated rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 55/100 | $12M | 3 mo ago | 63 | Callie Lissinna Co-Founder & Vice President of Strategic Relations | WordPressMySQLPHP+39 | — | — | — |
| 15 | Fatigue Science Provider of sleep analyzing and tracking wearable devices | $11M | 76 mo ago | 40 | Andrew Morden CEO | HubSpot CMS HubSentrySalesforce+26 | — | — | 3 partnerships |
| 16 | Sherpa Provider of AI-powered visa and travel authorization compliance solutions | $11M | 61 mo ago | 56 | Ivan Sharko Co-Founder | WebflowApple iCloud MailGoogle Workspace+21 | — | 3 patents Software version control and asset management systems | 1 job opening · 2 partnerships |
| 17 | Maritime Launch Services Provider of launch facility for small satellites | $10M | 7 mo ago | 6 | — | DrupalPHPBootstrap+7 | — | — | 1 expansion |
| 18 | Mission Control Developer of software streamlining space mission development and operations for explorers | $10M | 33 mo ago | 39 | — | WordPress Site EditorWordPressMySQL+22 | — | 4 patents Terrain trafficability assessment for autonomous rover/vehicle navigation | 1 job opening |
| 19 | ACEL Power Developer of electric propulsion systems and related marine components | $10M | 23 mo ago | 12 | John Liu Co-CEO | WordPressSentryApple iCloud Mail+38 | — | — | — |
| 20 | Flash Forest Provider of AI and drone-based wildlife conservation and reforestation solutions | $10M | 38 mo ago | 29 | Bryce Jones Co-Founder & CEO | — | — | 6 patents Automated seed pod deployment systems for large‑scale reforestation | 1 internship · 1 partnership |
| 21 | UrtheCast Provides satellite imagery services | $9M | 76 mo ago | 10 | — | — | — | 91 patents Advanced synthetic aperture radar imaging and processing for Earth observation and moving targets | — |
| 22 | Drone Delivery Canada Provider of drone delivery services | $7M | 39 mo ago | 50 | — | WordPressMySQLPHP+26 | — | 43 patents Autonomous UAV delivery logistics, secure communications, and payload handling for medical emergencies | — |
| 23 | Deveron UAS Provider of drone data ag‑tech services | $6M | 65 mo ago | 103 | David MacMillan Co-Founder & CEO | — | — | — | — |
| 24 | Open Ocean Robotics Developer of autonomous uncrewed surface vehicles for maritime security and data | $6M | 19 mo ago | 34 | Julie Angus Co-Founder & CEO | Wix eCommerceWixSentry+15 | — | 4 patents Self-righting trimaran autonomous marine vessels for offshore robotics | 1 award |
| 25 | Draganfly Manufacturer of unmanned aerial vehicles, software, sensors, and related services | $5M | 79 mo ago | 55 | — | WordPressMySQLPHP+35 | 39 signals ▲70% Earnings · Announcements · Funding | 6 patents Folding wheel mechanisms and dual-mode aerial‑ground vehicle mobility systems | 1 job opening · 2 partnerships |
| 26 | Vision Marine Technologies Developer of electric boats | $4M | 29 mo ago | 38 | Alexandre Mongeon CEO | WordPressTypeScriptPHP+30 | 15 signals Earnings · Contracts · Announcements | 12 patents Secure electric marine propulsion: battery packs, powertrain control, cooling, torque fuse, authentication. | 1 launch · 2 partnerships · 1 expansion |
| 27 | Helios Wire Building satellite-enabled monitoring and messaging service for IoT devices | $4M | 105 mo ago | 2 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 28 | Shearwater Developer of AI-based software for flight navigation 45Talent top 28%Growth top 35%AI top 35%Tech top 43% All 7 signals ▾Talenttop 28% Growthtop 35% AItop 35% Techtop 43% Fundingbottom 48% Globalbottom 29% Marketbottom 18% Talent: 3 named leaders on record · 3 C-suite/founder profiles curated Growth: Fresh capital in last 24 mo rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 45/100 | $3M | 3 mo ago | 7 | Alexandre Borowczyk Co-Founder | Wix eCommerceWixSentry+20 | — | — | — |
| 29 | Skygauge Manufactures drones for industrial inspection | $3M | 68 mo ago | 15 | Linar Ismagilov Co-Founder | WebflowApple iCloud MailGoogle Workspace+18 | — | — | 1 job opening · 2 launchs · 1 partnership |
| 30 | Laflamme Aero Developer of aerial systems and related technologies for various applications | $2M | 76 mo ago | 17 | — | WordPressMySQLPHP+23 | — | 4 patents Helicopter rotor hub design and integration for improved rotor assembly performance | — |
| 31 | CarteNav Developer of ISR mission software for diverse operational needs | $1M | 115 mo ago | 58 | — | WordPressCart FunctionalityMySQL+17 | — | — | — |
| 32 | Square Peg Communications Provider of equipment for communication terminals and base stations | $1M | 84 mo ago | — | John Co-Founder & Director of Product Development
| WordPressMySQLPHP+21 | — | — | 2 launchs · 1 partnership |
| 33 | Rimot It optimizes energy across vessels and grids | $1M | 82 mo ago | 18 | — | — | — | — | 1 launch · 1 partnership |
| 34 | Scenesharp Technologies Provider of satellite imaging service for multiple industries | $850K | 60 mo ago | 3 | Richard MacPhee CEO | — | — | — | — |
| 35 | Qubic Developer of remote sensing tools and communication systems for space solutions | $669K | 9 mo ago | — | Jerome Bourassa CEO | WordPressMySQLPHP+13 | — | 6 patents Quantum communication hardware and protocols for secure quantum key distribution | — |
| 36 | FlightOffice Integrated cloud software for managing airline operations | $650K | 179 mo ago | 11 | Lee Johnson Founder & CEO | — | — | — | — |
| 37 | COM DEV Provider of space hardware and services | $616K | 167 mo ago | 1,128 | Michael Pley CEO | — | — | 221 patents Space-based optical communication systems using photonic lanterns and quantum key distribution | — |
| 38 | Avestec Technologies Provides aerial inspection services using drones | $594K | 52 mo ago | — | Reza Tavakoli CEO & President | — | — | — | 1 launch |
| 39 | DroneEntry Provider of workflow management solutions for drone pilots and enterprises | $384K | 76 mo ago | 3 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 40 | NanoWave Technologies Manufacturer of communication systems for space applications | $270K | 191 mo ago | 200 | — | WordPressMySQLPHP+15 | — | 29 patents RF/microwave signal generation and electronically tunable filtering solutions | — |
| 41 | NordSpace Provider of reusable launch vehicle, robotics, satellite, and space developing services | $245K | 4 mo ago | — | Rahul Goel Founder / CEO | Webflow EcommerceWebflowApple iCloud Mail+12 | — | — | — |
| 42 | AirShare Developer of anti drone systems to protect critical infrastructure | $220K | 87 mo ago | — | Shanaz Sigouin Co-Founder | — | — | 26 patents Haptic safety alerts for firearms and counter‑UAV detection/interception technologies. | — |
| 43 | Marimetrics Manufacturer of analytical instrumentation and provider of marine environment data solutions | $150K | 78 mo ago | 4 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 44 | LTS Marine Provider of comprehensive solutions for the marine industry and its clients | $150K | 113 mo ago | — | Mr. Jean Lavigne Co-Founder | — | — | — | — |
| 45 | Star Navigation Designs products for aviation industry | $118K | 81 mo ago | 38 | — | WordPressMySQLPHP+23 | 4 signals ▲300% Funding · Contracts | — | — |
| 46 | Bionic Power Wearable charger packs | $106K | 23 mo ago | 19 | — | WordPressMySQLZoho+18 | — | 59 patents Wearable robotic exoskeletons for gait assistance, rehabilitation, and energy harvesting | — |
Top 12 Aerospace, Maritime and Defense Tech companies in Canada
#1
Series C · Montreal, Montreal · founded 2011 · 2 employees$145.1Mraised▾
Provider of satellite-based imaging services to monitor greenhouse gas emissions. It provides users with a platform for collecting greenhouse emission data from industries. It has launched satellites that orbit the earth, measures the amount of light absorbed in specific wavelengths of light in spectroscopy, and measures gas leaks. It offers sensor-based solutions via aircraft, and the absorption of light is used to measure the concentration of gases in a specific area. It uses proprietary algorithms for predicting emission rates and detecting leakages and emission patterns.
- Sep 2025Series C$34M
- Sep 2025Conventional Debt—
- Sep 2023Series C$44M
- Sep 2023Conventional Debt—
#2
Seed · Edmonton, Alberta · founded 2018 · 63 employees$11.6Mraised▾
Provider of high-resolution hyperspectral imagery data and open data programs. The company focuses on delivering analysis-ready format imagery for use in geospatial environments. It offers access to hyperspectral imagery through its open data program. The business model centers on providing reliable and affordable data.
- Feb 2026Seed—
- Oct 2024Seed$6M
- Nov 2022Seed$7M
- 2022Seed—
#3
Public · Halifax, Nova Scotia · founded 2016 · 6 employees$10.5Mraised▾
Provider of launch facility for small satellites. It provides users with a platform that offers various types of satellites, primarily focusing on small satellites that can be deployed into specific orbits. It also offers news updates, project timelines, and partnerships related to the space industry.
- Nov 2025Post IPO$10M
- Aug 2024Post IPO$2.2M
- Nov 2023Post IPO$2.3M
- May 2021Series B$10.5M
#4
Seed · Montreal, Quebec · founded 2018 · 7 employees$3Mraised▾
Developer of AI-based software for flight navigation. It offers an artificial intelligence integrated platform for unmanned aerial vehicles to optimize routes by leveraging air currents. It helps to reduce the energy consumption of flights.
- Feb 2026Seed$3M
#5
Series A · Longueuil, Quebec · founded 2017 · 31 employees$19.1Mraised▾
Developer of hybrid rocket propulsion and green monopropellant propulsion systems. The company designs hybrid rockets for satellite launch, offering precision targeting. It also provides green propulsion systems for in-space satellite mobility. These propulsion systems are designed for satellite maneuvers requiring adaptability and reliability.
- Jun 2025Series A$10.3M
- Jun 2025Grant (prize money)$7.3M
- Jul 2020Grant (prize money)$1.5M
#6
Series D · Montreal, Montreal · founded 2015 · 47 employees$134.3Mraised▾
Provider of satellite-based data and monitoring services. Its offerings include collision avoidance, space monitoring and earth data services for sustainability management. It also provides users with space traffic data.
- Jul 2024Series D—
- Dec 2023Series D$15M
- Dec 2022Series C$35M
- Dec 2021Series B$45M
#7
Acquired · Montreal, Quebec · founded 1969 · 191 employees$25Mraised▾
Developer of chips, products, and systems for satellite communications technology. The company provides solutions for communication payloads and direct-to-cell technology. Its technologies include digital beamforming, beam hopping, and wideband SDR modem. The company also offers electronically steered antenna array, payload on board processing, and RF and analog design technology.
#8
Series A · Vancouver, British Columbia · founded 2003$17Mraised▾
Network providing on-demand, high-resolution aerial imagery through a drone pilot network. It offers standardized imagery products accessible through a world viewer, APIs, and ESRI-compatible tools. The network facilitates data requests, routing them to pilots for updated imagery. Industries use the imagery for infrastructure monitoring, emergency response, and urban innovation.
- Dec 2024Series A$11.5M
- Mar 2024Seed$5.5M
#9
Funding Raised · Markham, Ontario · founded 2022$245.2Kraised▾
Provider of reusable launch vehicle, robotics, satellite, and space developing services
- Feb 2026Grant (prize money)$245.2K
#10
Series A · Dartmouth, Nova Scotia · founded 2005 · 43 employees$14.3Mraised▾
Developer of maritime intelligence platform for risk management and operations. The platform offers solutions for security, commercial, and environmental risk mitigation, along with supply chain enhancements. It provides tools for ports, shipping companies, and terminal operators, focusing on real-time data exchange and advanced digital planning. The platform incorporates artificial intelligence and big data analytics to improve efficiency and sustainability.
- Aug 2024Series A$8.2M
- Sep 2022Seed$4.1M
- Mar 2019Seed$2M
#11
Public · Ottawa, Ontario · founded 1962 · 455 employees$1.1Braised▾
Provider of data, wireless internet, and satellite communication services
#12
Seed · Victoria, British Columbia · founded 2018 · 34 employees$6Mraised▾
Developer of autonomous uncrewed surface vehicles for maritime security and data. These solar-powered vehicles are designed for persistent operation in challenging waters. They provide real-time awareness and data collection for environmental monitoring and maritime security applications. The vehicles use edge artificial intelligence for vision and acoustic intelligence. They offer solutions for defense, research, offshore industries, and port monitoring.
- Oct 2024Seed$2M
- Jan 2022Seed$1.2M
- Dec 2021Seed$2.8M
- Jun 2019Grant (prize money)$100K
Funding & investor landscape
Notable founders
Market landscape — 10 sub-themes by coverage
Share of Aerospace, Maritime and Defense Tech coverage by sub-theme.
Regulatory-risk over time rising
Funding & growth over time
funding rising · growth rising
How research on Launch Vehicles is moving in Canada
A read on the academic research around Launch Vehicles — which themes are gaining ground, the institutions and researchers driving them, and how the tone is shifting. Based on 39 Canada-affiliated papers.
- Toronto Metropolitan University7
- McGill University6
- University of Waterloo3
- University of Toronto3
- Carleton University2
- Rocket (weapon)4
- Rocket engine3
- Aerospace engineering3
- Propulsion3
- Liquid-propellant rocket2
- Aerospace engineering6
- Rocket (weapon)5
- Rocket engine3
- Specific impulse2
- Rocket engine nozzle2
- Rocket (weapon)1→4
Where launch vehicles is researched across Canada
Location clusters by institution affiliation — each city's volume, stance tone, and a quick read on its hot topic, what's advancing, the opening opportunity, and the main concern.
Who's filing launch vehicles patents in Canada
Canada launch vehicles patent filing is accelerating — 29 filings from 7 assignees (2018–2025), led by Laboratoire Reaction Dynamics, Sheerin Geoffrey T, BAHN Patrick R E; annual filings 2→3.
- Laboratoire Reaction Dynamics15
- Sheerin Geoffrey T8
- BAHN Patrick R E5
- Renaud EARL W5
- Atlantis RES LABS2
- TGV Rockets1
- NAGY Zambo Thomas1
Common questions
Rohit lives in the feed. He covers what's moving right now — the funding rounds, launches and shifts breaking across the trade press — and ties them back to where the sector is heading.