OSME Western Region

We are the Office of Small and Medium Enterprises (OSME) WESTERN REGION! We assist SMEs in better understanding how the government buys goods and services.

[OSME Western Region @OSMEwestern]

Join us for an overview of this unique innovation funding program and learn about the new set of challenges that you can help solve!

Calls for Proposals close on December 10th, so the information session will be greatly helpful if you plan to submit a solution! 💡

[Jenny Yu (she/her) @Jenbeez]

The #innovation funding program, #IDEaS, launched new challenges for innovators to help solve! Seven (7) new competitive projects of various themes to be exact!
🚗👂🔎🛰️📊📉🛥️💡🔬
Calls for Proposals close in December.
To learn more: https://t.co/U2XxTR1pz3
#DefenceIDEaS #OSME

[OSME Western Region @OSMEwestern]

The wait is over&the excitement persists! The Department of National Defence Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS) funding program has released their new set of competitive projects & challenges! Stay tuned for info sessions to help prepare you for the program.

[Defence Research and Development Canada @DRDC_RDDC]

The Call for Proposals is now open with 7 new IDEaS challenges!

If you think you, your organization, or even a friend have innovative #DefenceIDEaS that could be the answer to any of these challenges, then apply online today: https://t.co/nXRAdjABYc

[OSME Western Region @OSMEwestern]

#Innovators!💡
Get ready for the next set of Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS) program challenges!

Join this webinar to learn how your solution can help!

https://t.co/2Qs3ZMos4Z

[OSME Western Region @OSMEwestern]

The new COVID-19 IDEaS challenge focuses on moral injuries to frontline workers and first responders. Join this information session to learn more:

[Jenny Yu (she/her) @Jenbeez]

Innovators!💡
Interested in unclassified problem statements & how your solutions can enhance Canada's defence & security capabilities?
Join this webinar for an overview of a unique funding program, learn of the latest COVID-19 related challenges & more!
https://t.co/s6M4Rf1JjL

[OSME Western Region @OSMEwestern]

Three governments, one seminar! Enough said 😃.

Click to learn more:
https://t.co/4HFa92qdBN 

#OSME #PSPC #GoC #CityofCalgary #GovernmentofAlberta #government #procurement #supplychain #publictenders #seminar #entrepreneurs #SMEs #business

[OSME Western Region @OSMEwestern]

You ask, we deliver! Three of our most popular seminars in one!
Join us for a morning of learning on Thursday, March 4th in Calgary. For more details and to register: https://t.co/3qUQGWWR63

#GC #GoC #OSME #PSPC #entrepreneurs #SMEs #procurement #seminar #webinar #supplychain

[OSME Western Region @OSMEwestern]

All online webinar & in-person seminar spaces have been filled! Thank you to all registrants. We look forward to seeing you on Feb 27th! Please stay tuned as we will be announcing new events in tomorrow's tweets. #GoC #OSME #entrepreneurs #SMEs #procurement #seminar #webinar

[OSME Western Region @OSMEwestern]

Free #seminar/ #webinar for #entrepreneurs & #SMEs on February 27th! Learn how the Government of Canada buys goods & services, and how you can register to be a supplier. Session is available for participation in-person (Edmonton) or online! Registration: https://t.co/3gzMxyjmeZ

[Doing Business with the Government of Canada @DoingBusinessGC]

We’re looking for a contractor to provide inspection, repair and overhaul, as well as maintenance, engineering support and storage, for the @CanadianForces fleet of inflatable rubber boats and rigid inflatable boats:
https://t.co/geaF3QZQrm

[OSME Western Region @OSMEwestern]

What she said! 😁😁

[Jenny Yu (she/her) @Jenbeez]

Few seats left in Edmonton + we upped the spaces available for the online webinar! Join us for an overview of how the Government of Canada buys goods & services and learn how to explore opportunities in making the Government one of your clients.
Register: https://t.co/BAj9sFHLXJ

[OSME Western Region @OSMEwestern]

Great event for connecting #WomenEntrepreneurs . Thank you #ABF4 for allowing OSME to share key messages and for facilitating such a great platform for female founders, funders, and fortifiers to network and share best practices.

[Jenny Yu (she/her) @Jenbeez]

Another great #ABF4 event by @azurecap @bdc_ca @McRockCapital & @MobSquadCanada w/ a panel moderated by Andrea Drager featuring @4iiiicom @interfacefluids @neuraura @the_A100 . Female Founders, Funders, & Fortifiers, unite! 💪👏 #entrepreneurship #ecosystem

[OSME Western Region @OSMEwestern]

Free #seminar/ #webinar for #entrepreneurs & #SMEs on February 27th! Learn how the Government of Canada buys goods & services, and how you can register to be a supplier. Session is available for participation in-person (Edmonton) or online! Registration: https://t.co/3gzMxyjmeZ

[OSME Western Region @OSMEwestern]

#FF ! 😄
@DoingBusinessGC
@PSPC_SPAC @ISED_CA
@NationalDefence
@SSC_CA
@canadabusiness
@CoastGuardCAN

[Jenny Yu (she/her) @Jenbeez]

#FF (Follow Friday) It's still a thing, right? 😅
Anyhoohow ... Here are some great resources & departments to connect with and follow. 😁

[Doing Business with the Government of Canada @DoingBusinessGC]

We want to engage with industry to ensure we acquire the right vehicle for the @CanadianForces as part of the Enhanced Recovery Capability Project.

Get more information on the project here:
https://t.co/a7hZEWTXpd

[OSME Western Region @OSMEwestern]

Request For Information!🙂 If you are able to help the Government of Canada support our commitment to improving ethical behaviours & preventing forced labour in federal procurement #supplychains , please submit your input to: https://t.co/v84dzrUuXK

[OSME Western Region @OSMEwestern]

Supplier Community & Entrepreneurs: The Government Electronic Tendering System will be down 'til Monday. Please follow us & @DoingBusinessGC for updates & contact the Office of Small & Medium Enterprises National InfoLine [email protected] w/ any questions.

[Doing Business with the Government of Canada @DoingBusinessGC]

https://t.co/5ErKLNeDQM will be unavailable due to a planned service interruption that will begin at 21:00 ET Friday, January 17, 2020. The site will be fully operational at 7:00 ET Monday, January 20, 2020.
https://t.co/cb91P0iwfm

[OSME Western Region @OSMEwestern]

If you are interested in how the Government of Canada buys goods & services and want to learn more on becoming a supplier/ vendor to the Government of Canada, this free information session is right for you! Register at: https://t.co/aNLnMeizWV

[Doing Business with the Government of Canada @DoingBusinessGC]

Does your firm provide wheelchair accessible #shuttle bus services in the National Capital Region? @PSPC_SPAC needs a weekday service to transport employees between #Ottawa and #Gatineau! Submit your bid today: https://t.co/ZcX85Lw4wa
#Business

[Doing Business with the Government of Canada @DoingBusinessGC]

We’re making a list (of #caterers from underrepresented groups & #catering #socialenterprises in the #Prairies, #NWT & #Nunavut) and checking it twice! 🎅✍📜 RSVP to our Letter of Interest and you may be included in this exciting #BusinessOpportunity! https://t.co/OIgh6jPiOT

[OSME Western Region @OSMEwestern]

TGIF!😀Here's a #FF post from the Office of Small and Medium Enterprises on another new source for businesses: @DoingBusinessGC ⬅️Follow and check out https://t.co/osv4eWK1S4 for Government of Canada services & opportunities for businesses!

[OSME Western Region @OSMEwestern]

The Department of National Defence
launched the Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS) program to boost Canada’s defence R&D! IDEaS provides opportunities for Canadians to propose solutions on defence&security challenges. More info here: https://t.co/oZIRafJQCG