Accelerator of Sovereignty and Innovation

Industrial and Technological Benefits (ITB), also known as Industrial Regional Benefits (IRB), is Canada’s policy requiring defence contractors to invest an amount equal to the value of a major Crown contract back into the Canadian economy. Groupe Stratys ensures ITB compliance by acting as a Master Integrator: our consortium of Canadian SMEs creates direct economic value through manufacturing, R&D, and technology transfer in Canada. Our consortium structure generates an 8× ITB multiplier, meaning every dollar spent on Stratys defence contracts produces eight dollars of certified Canadian economic activity. We track, document, and report ITB obligations in full compliance with PSPC and ISED guidelines.

Traditional single-vendor contractors deliver isolated systems with limited Canadian content and fragmented support. Groupe Stratys is a structured consortium of complementary Canadian SMEs that delivers end-to-end integrated capability spanning power electronics, industrial IoT, marine electrical systems, and product innovation. Rather than juxtaposing technologies, we integrate them into a coherent System of Systems from day one. This approach reduces program risk, guarantees interoperability with NATO and allied standards, and maximizes Canadian industrial participation at every tier of the supply chain.

Groupe Stratys is aligned with Canada’s major defence investment priorities including NORAD Modernization (the $38.6 billion continental defence program), the National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS) for vessel electrification and decarbonization, Arctic and Northern Defence investments, and critical infrastructure resilience programs under Public Safety Canada. Our capabilities map directly to DND’s Strong, Secure, Engaged defence policy and the 9 NATO critical infrastructure priorities. We are structured to respond to requests through PSPC procurement instruments including RFPs, RFIs, and Standing Offer frameworks.

A System of Systems is an integration approach in which multiple independent but interoperable systems are combined to achieve capabilities that no single system could deliver alone. Canadian defence procurement increasingly requires SoS solutions because modern threats — from hybrid warfare to Arctic sovereignty challenges — demand coordinated responses across naval, ground, cyber, and energy domains simultaneously. Groupe Stratys delivers SoS integration by combining GENTEC’s power systems, AMOTUS’s IoT and microgrid intelligence, Techsol Marine’s naval electrical expertise, and Triode’s product innovation under single-point programme management and governance.

NORAD Modernization requires resilient, Arctic-capable technologies that can operate in contested and extreme environments. Groupe Stratys addresses this through three key capability pillars: (1) Autonomous energy microgrids that can power remote sensing and surveillance infrastructure independently of the civilian grid; (2) Ruggedized IoT and remote management platforms capable of operating in Arctic conditions with high cybersecurity standards; and (3) Naval and maritime electrification systems compatible with next-generation Canadian Coast Guard and Royal Canadian Navy vessels supporting northern sovereignty patrols. All solutions are designed to meet ITAR/EAR export control requirements and NATO interoperability standards.

Government departments (DND, PSPC, ISED, NRCan), Crown corporations, and allied nations can engage Groupe Stratys directly for capability discussions, RFI responses, or formal RFP submissions. Defence prime contractors seeking Canadian content partners to satisfy ITB obligations can integrate Groupe Stratys as a certified Canadian SME consortium subcontractor. Industry partners, academic institutions, and Indigenous communities interested in joining the consortium ecosystem should contact us to discuss strategic alignment. All inquiries are treated with strict confidentiality and handled at the executive level. Please use our contact form or email [email protected].