ASSIG supports defence, technology and industrial suppliers seeking to enter or expand within allied procurement markets. Our advisory work is relevant to small and medium-sized enterprises, established defence companies, technology firms, manufacturers and specialist service providers. The focus is on aligning their capabilities with institutional requirements.
Yes. Our work includes early-stage preparation for companies exploring defence markets, including those with technologies that have both civilian and defence applications. We help organisations understand institutional expectations, assess how their capabilities may be relevant, and identify areas requiring further preparation.
Our services include procurement intelligence, supplier readiness, bid strategy, proposal review, partnership development, industrial participation and programme advisory. We help organisations understand procurement requirements, assess relevant opportunities and structure their approach to institutional engagement.
Supplier readiness concerns an organisation’s ability to demonstrate that its capabilities, governance, processes and supporting documentation align with the procurement environment it intends to enter. This includes organisational, technical and regulatory preparedness, as well as the ability to communicate capabilities clearly. The purpose is to identify gaps and priorities for improvement.
Yes. ASSIG advises on opportunity qualification, bid planning, requirement mapping, proposal development and review. This includes structured compliance and Red Team reviews to assess a proposal critically and identify areas requiring attention before submission.
We advise on teaming arrangements, partner due diligence, consortium structures and coordination between organisations. This includes supporting collaboration with prime contractors, subcontractors and other partners across NATO and allied markets.
ASSIG provides strategic advice on relevant allied innovation and funding initiatives, including NATO DIANA, the European Defence Fund and national capability-development programmes. Our role is advisory support and appropriate introductions, not fund management or financial intermediation.
No. ASSIG supports preparation, alignment and informed decision-making. Our advisory work does not imply institutional endorsement, preferential access or influence over procurement outcomes. Readiness assessments help identify gaps and recommended actions; they are not official certifications or guarantees of selection.
Our team operates across North America and Europe, with locations in Victoria, Canada; Brussels, Belgium; and Oslo, Norway. We support suppliers engaging with NATO, EU and allied procurement markets.
Use our contact form to introduce your organisation, describe its capabilities and explain what you would like to explore. Initial discussions focus on your current position, alignment with institutional expectations and potential preparation needs. Please use non-sensitive information in your initial enquiry.