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Canada’s IDEaS Program: $20M Defense Innovation Funding 2025

Canada’s IDEaS Program: $20M Defense Innovation Funding 2025

In the rapidly evolving landscape of modern warfare, where drones swarm above battlefields and cyber threats lurk in digital shadows, Canada is making a strategic bet on innovation. The Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS) program represents one of the nation’s most ambitious defence technology initiatives, offering up to $20 million to the companies […]

UK Defence Innovation Fund: £400m for Military Tech Suppliers

UK Defence Innovation Fund: £400m for Military Tech Suppliers

The UK has formally launched UK Defence Innovation (UKDI) with £400 million ringfenced within the Ministry of Defence (MOD) budget, designed to streamline the delivery of innovative technology to Armed Forces personnel.…

Completing Our Two-Year Knowledge Transfer Partnership with London Metropolitan University

Completing Our Two-Year Knowledge Transfer Partnership with London Metropolitan University

As we mark the completion of our two-year Knowledge Transfer Partnership with London Metropolitan University today, we’re taking time to reflect on what has been a rewarding journey of academic-industry collaboration. This…

Asian Governments Spent Big in June: Here’s What Exporters Need to Know

Asian Governments Spent Big in June: Here’s What Exporters Need to Know

The numbers are staggering. We’ve analysed the June tenders in Asian government spending to give exporters and sales teams the intelligence they need to win more contracts. This data reveals exactly where…

New German Digital Ministry Consolidates 6 Divided Responsibilities

New German Digital Ministry Consolidates 6 Divided Responsibilities

Germany’s new Federal Ministry for Digital and State Modernisation (BMDS) has launched with clear AI policy priorities, consolidating digital procurement across six government departments. This policy-driven approach creates significant coordinated tech procurement…

Canada Launches $25M Digital Health Fund for SME Innovation

Canada Launches $25M Digital Health Fund for SME Innovation

How to Access Canadian Healthcare Funds The Terry Fox Research Institute launched a $25-million Digital Health Innovation Fund to fuel Canadian private and public sector breakthroughs focused, initially, on precision medicine for…

EU’s €1.3B Digital Investment: New Software Opportunities

EU’s €1.3B Digital Investment: New Software Opportunities

The EU Commission has allocated €1.3 billion for critical technology deployment across Europe, creating contract opportunities for software and digital service providers. Sales leaders and business development teams in the technology sector…

300+ US Tenders Monthly: New Sources for Bid Success

300+ US Tenders Monthly: New Sources for Bid Success

Building on our March announcement of 126 new data sources, we’re excited to unveil our latest expansion of US procurement coverage. Our tender and contract global search platform now delivers more than…

AdvaMed’s Policy Roadmap Unlocks Global Sales Potential

AdvaMed’s Policy Roadmap Unlocks Global Sales Potential

AdvaMed has released its “AI Policy Roadmap” to guide US lawmakers on regulating AI-enabled medical technologies. This development signals substantial commercial opportunities for global healthcare technology sales teams, as regulatory clarity in…

UNFPA Launches Equalizer Challenge: New Funds for Women’s Health Innovation

UNFPA Launches Equalizer Challenge: New Funds for Women’s Health Innovation

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has launched The Equalizer Challenge: Scaling Women’s Health Innovations, providing catalytic funding alongside a six-month development programme specifically for women-led healthcare enterprises. This initiative creates potential…

How to win government contracts and tenders in Kazakhstan

How to win government contracts and tenders in Kazakhstan

Strategies for Securing Government Contracts in Kazakhstan: A Comprehensive Guide Kazakhstan’s public procurement landscape has evolved significantly in recent years, integrating digital platforms and aligning national priorities with international standards. For companies—particularly…

Germany’s New Digital Ministry: Tech Opportunities in 2025

Germany’s New Digital Ministry: Tech Opportunities in 2025

Germany’s coalition government has announced plans to establish a Federal Ministry for Digital Affairs, signalling a fundamental restructuring of the country’s digital policy framework. This development creates significant opportunities for technology vendors…

How to Find Government Tenders & Contracts in Colombia:Guide

How to Find Government Tenders & Contracts in Colombia:Guide

Comprehensive Guide to Securing Government Contracts in Colombia: Trade Frameworks and Regulatory Requirements Colombia’s public procurement market offers substantial opportunities for both domestic and international businesses, representing approximately 10–13% of national GDP.…

How to Win Government Contracts in Germany: Complete Guide

How to Win Government Contracts in Germany: Complete Guide

Understanding Germany’s €500 Billion Public Procurement System Germany’s public procurement system offers substantial opportunities for businesses seeking stable partnerships in sectors such as infrastructure, energy, healthcare, and technological innovation. With annual contract…

Asia Pacific Drives 50%+ of Global Tech Spending Growth

Asia Pacific Drives 50%+ of Global Tech Spending Growth

The APAC tech market is where the money’s flowing in 2025. The region will drive more than half of a 1.7ppt nominal growth acceleration in global US$-measured tech spending in 2025 based…

Sell to the USA: We Have Added 126 New Sources

Sell to the USA: We Have Added 126 New Sources

Breaking into the American market is a goal for many businesses, and we’ve got exciting news that could help you achieve just that. We’ve recently added 126 new data sources, opening up…

Colombia: The $2 Billion Tech Market You’re Missing

Colombia: The $2 Billion Tech Market You’re Missing

The 2025 Colombian technology landscape represents Latin America’s most promising tech hub, creating opportunities for strategic sales professionals. The sector now accounts for 3.0% of national GDP with sales reaching USD 2.17…

Norway’s Healthcare Investment 2025: Industry Opportunities

Norway’s Healthcare Investment 2025: Industry Opportunities

Record Healthcare Spending in Norway’s 2025 Budget The Norwegian government has unveiled a significant healthcare investment package in its 2025 state budget, creating substantial opportunities for healthcare suppliers and service providers. With…

Best Time to Bid: £5.59bn Government Software Market Analysis

Best Time to Bid: £5.59bn Government Software Market Analysis

Analysis of 7M public tenders reveals key buying patterns in £5.5bn government software market. New research shows optimal times for bidding success

3,000 New Opportunities in Argentina Now Available

3,000 New Opportunities in Argentina Now Available

We’re thrilled to announce a significant update to our Open Opportunities platform: the addition of nearly 3,000 new opportunities per year from Argentina. This expansion gives our users unprecedented access to one…

Open Opportunities at The European Big Data Value Forum

Open Opportunities at The European Big Data Value Forum

At Open Opportunities, we’re on a mission to improve the global procurement market, valued at an astounding £13 trillion annually. We’re proud to collect, manage, and analyse data from more than 150…