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== What is ScaleUp? ==

== What is ScaleUp? ==

ScaleUp is a social procurement initiative led by Shared Services Canada’s [[COEAIP|Center of Expertise in Agile and Innovative Procurement (CoEAIP)]] in collaboration with [https://technationcanada.ca/en/ TECHNATION]. This initiative is directly focused on supporting micro and small businesses that are indigenous or owned/led by underrepresented groups including women, visible minorities and persons with disabilities. All ScaleUp procurements are limited exclusively to these businesses.

ScaleUp is a social procurement initiative led by Shared Services Canada’s [[COEAIP|Center of Expertise in Agile and Innovative Procurement (CoEAIP)]] in collaboration with [https://technationcanada.ca/en/ TECHNATION]. This initiative is directly focused on supporting '''micro''' and '''small''' businesses that are '''indigenous''' or owned/led by '''underrepresented groups''' including women, visible minorities and persons with disabilities. All ScaleUp procurements are limited '''exclusively''' to these businesses.

ScaleUp can be used by any department for most commodity, even if the requirement falls under the [https://buyandsell.gc.ca/policy-and-guidelines/supply-manual/section/3/5/1 PSPC’s mandatory methods of supply].  

ScaleUp can be used by any department for most commodity, even if the requirement falls under the [https://buyandsell.gc.ca/policy-and-guidelines/supply-manual/section/3/5/1 PSPC’s mandatory methods of supply].