This page will be updated regularly with key information on how your business can get involved by supplying or manufacturing essential goods and services to help government combat the coronavirus.
Richmond-Made PPE and COVID-19 Safety Supplies
Many Richmond businesses have quickly pivoted to offer safety products and services related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Others were already suppliers of key medical equipment and supplies. A list of local manufacturers and suppliers has been compiled.
To view the list of local businesses manufacturing and supplying COVID-19 safety supplies, click HERE.
Government of Canada COVID-19 Supply Hub
The Federal Government has developed a supply hub providing information and resources to help organizations buy and sell personal protective equipment (PPE). This includes valuable information for both buyers of PPE as well as companies navigating the process of selling PPE.
Both buyers and sellers can access the supply hub by clicking HERE.
Government of Canada Call for Suppliers
The Federal Government has issued a call to suppliers for the provision of products and services required in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. These include products such as N95 masks, surgical masks, gloves, and gowns, as well as services such as guard/security services, nursing services, accommodation, and food services. Below is a more detailed list and a link to submit your information into a centralized database.
For more information and to register your business as a supplier, click HERE.
Government of Canada Call for Manufacturers
If you are a Canadian manufacturer or business that can assist Canada in meeting the need for medical supplies, your help is needed.
If you can say yes to the following, we want to hear from you.
- You manufacture in Canada and/or have ready access to necessary inputs through your supply chain.
- You have equipment or facilities that can be rapidly re-tooled to meet medical needs, including for personal protective equipment (PPE) such as gloves, masks and surgical gowns; sanitizers; wipes; ventilators; and other medical equipment and supplies.
- You have skilled workers who are able to respond and who could be available for work in the current circumstances.
The Plan to Mobilize Industry to fight COVID-19 directly supports businesses to rapidly scale up production or re-tool their manufacturing lines to develop products made in Canada that will help in the fight against COVID-19.
Send a short summary of your offer to: [email protected].
If you would like to explore what support is available to respond to this call (i.e. labour, inputs, funding), please contact us at [email protected].
Connecting Companies in Need with PPE
The Rapid Response Platform automatically matches supply with demand, simplifying supplier discovery during the procurement process. If your company requires PPE, you can get connected here.
Open Innovation Calls
If you are an individual or company that would like to collaborate on solving challenges related to COVID-19, the following programs have been developed to encourage and facilitate innovation in this area.
Researchers at Canadian and international universities, government departments, colleges, and highly innovative firms with relevant expertise can register their interest to work with the National Research Council on COVID solutions HERE.
