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Consulting Services for Aviation, Aerospace & Defence Industry Strategic Growth Study – Region of Waterloo

The Region of Waterloo is seeking consulting teams to conduct a strategic growth study for the aviation, aerospace, and defence industry in the region. - Scope includes: - Refreshing economic studies on the impact of aviation, aerospace, and defence sectors - Developing a strategic plan for the AeroWR initiative - Analyzing the local supply chain to support businesses affected by trade and tariffs - Assessing business development opportunities for YKF lands (including innovation, MRO, manufacturing, talent generation/training, and aviation companies) - Creating an ecosystem strategy to support cluster growth - 'Defence' is defined as aero-adjacent dual-use technologies, advanced manufacturing, and supply chain integration - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; the procurement is for consulting and professional services related to economic development and planning - The opportunity is open to qualified consulting teams with expertise in strategic planning, economic analysis, and industry cluster development

Description

This Expression of Interest seeks consulting teams capable of conducting a comprehensive refresh of economic studies on the aviation, aerospace, and defence sector's impact in the Waterloo Region. The scope includes developing a strategic plan for the AeroWR initiative, analyzing the local supply chain to support trade and tariff-impacted businesses, assessing opportunities for YKF lands, and developing an ecosystem strategy to support cluster growth. The focus is on aero-adjacent dual-use technologies, advanced manufacturing, and supply chain integration within the defence sector. The procurement is for consulting and professional services related to economic development and planning.

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