Former federal defence minister Harjit Sajjan and technology entrepreneur Hunter Scharfe have launched Juno Industries, a Vancouver-based defence technology company developing autonomous systems for Canada and allied nations. Sajjan will serve as executive chairman, with Scharfe as chief executive officer.
Juno closed a $3 million seed round in fall 2025, backed by Canadian entrepreneurs including D-Wave and Sanctuary AI founder Geordie Rose, now a senior advisor. Sajjan said the venture reflects priorities from his tenure, citing predictability and a clear path for defence innovation. With Ottawa committing roughly $80 billion to military modernization, Juno aims to advance dual-use autonomy for high-consequence environments at scale.
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