Third Rock Consulting
Enter regulated industries. Build credibility. Scale globally.
We help companies enter and grow in aerospace, defence, and space by aligning capability, compliance, and market access.
Many strong companies don’t enter these sectors because they don’t know where they fit.
We make that path clear and executable.
[ Our Mission ]
We help companies align capability with how regulated industries actually operate -
so they can enter, compete, and grow in aerospace, defence, and space.
[ Where You Fit ]
Whether you are entering aerospace, defence, or space for the first time or scaling within them - the core challenge is the same: aligning what you do with how these ecosystems actually work.
We typically support:
Non-participants (automotive, manufacturing, dual-use) entering regulated sectors
SMEs building credibility and supply chain positioning
Established firms expanding across aerospace, defence, and space programs
Your search ends here. Your journey begins here.
[ The Third Rock Journey ]
Domestic Positioning
Building a credible foundation in regulated aerospace, defence, and space ecosystems.
International Expansion
Extending trusted partnerships into allied markets.
This progression reflects how organizations move from
entry → credibility → expansion.
There’s no shortcut, but there is a path.
Cyber-security Credibility
Developing the operational discipline these sectors require.
TRC helps organizations move through these stages deliberately - aligning capability, credibility, and market access.
[ How Companies Work with TRC ]
We don’t start with open-ended consulting. We start with clarity.
Typical entry points:
Defence / Market Entry Strategy
Identify where you fit
Map supply chain pathways
Define positioning and next steps
Cyber Readiness Alignment
Assess compliance gaps
Align policies and processes
Prepare for audit pathways
Market Expansion Strategy
Identify priority markets
Build partner strategy
Support early engagement
[ What We Do ]
We work with both fresh entrants to the ecosystem and scaling suppliers exploring aerospace, defence and space.
Third Rock Consulting leads strategy and readiness. Execution is delivered through dedicated delivery capabilities and trusted partners, depending on scope.
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Helping companies enter and position within aerospace, defence, and space programs.
Supply chain positioning and entry strategy
ITB / industrial participation alignment
Partner identification and development
Bid positioning and strategic support
Indigenous participation strategy
Innovation funding and commercialization pathways
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Making your organization credible for participation in regulated supply chains.
CMMC and CP-CSC readiness
Gap assessments and control alignment
Policy and process structuring
Evidence development and audit preparation
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Expanding positioned companies into trusted allied markets.
Market prioritization (Japan, Europe, allied regions)
Partner and stakeholder mapping
Engagement planning and execution support
Follow-through and long-term market positioning
[ Where We Operate ]
Sectors
Aerospace • Defense • Space • Dual-Use R&D
Frameworks & Requirements
Industrial and Technological Benefits (ITBs)
Sovereign Capability Development
Build-Partner-Buy Procurement Logic
CMMC / CP-CSC
Canadian IP ownership and access
Markets
Canada • Trusted Allied Markets
[ How Engagements Typically Begin ]
Our Process
We begin with focused, defined engagements that help clients align capability, credibility, and market direction before expanding support.
Our work is structured to reduce risk early, and scale with results.
01.
Initial Sprint
A focused, fixed-scope engagement designed to establish clarity, momentum, and trust in the process.
02.
Defined Scope
We expand the initial scope so clients can control spend, manage risk, and continue to get results.
03.
Phased Expansion
As needs evolve, engagements expand to explore sustained support with a dedicated presence.
[ Who We Serve ]
Prime Contractors
Support for supply chain development, industrial alignment, and partnership strategy.
Canadian Dual-Use SMEs & Innovators
We work with SMEs at different stages, from first-time entrants to scaling suppliers. Including automotive and advanced manufacturing firms entering regulated supply chains.
Allied Firms & Canada Market Entrants
Structured entry into Canadian programs through positioning, partnerships, and compliance alignment.
Academia
Connecting research to real-world application in regulated sectors.
[ Flagship Initiatives ]
Executive Exchange Program
A curated platform connecting leaders across Canada and allied markets to strengthen partnerships and industrial alignment.
Indigenous Supply Chain Enablement
Supporting long-term Indigenous participation through training, positioning, and ecosystem development.
[ Leadership ]
Associates support and manage day-to-day engagement execution under the direction of Third Rock Consulting leadership.
Rocky Singh
Principal & President
Rocky leads Third Rock Consulting at the intersection of defense, industrial strategy, and execution. He supports clients across sovereign-capability-aligned supply chain strategy, ITB/VP positioning, cyber compliance readiness, and trusted allied market access — translating capability into procurement-ready outcomes.
Maciej Polewczyk
Sr. Associate & Advisor
Maciej is a senior operator with 20+ years of experience building and scaling businesses across advanced manufacturing, electrification, and defense-adjacent industries. At TRC, he supports day-to-day delivery on growth strategy, partner development, and international expansion planning.
[ Advisors ]
Advisors provide strategic insight and subject-matter guidance, and are not involved in day-to-day engagement delivery.
David Beck
Managing Director, DefenseWorks
David bridges commercial and defense space, with experience spanning space systems, industrial base development, and regulated program environments.
At TRC, he advises on space and dual-use strategy, helping frame capabilities for allied markets.
Clem Srour
Managing Director, Tridus Strategies
Clem brings deep, recent expertise in Canada’s ITB Policy and Value Proposition expectations, including senior roles supporting major defense procurement files.
At TRC, he advises on ITB/VP strategy, partner structures, and policy-aligned positioning.
Jonathan Berkshire Miller
Principal, Pendulum Geopolitical Advisory
Jonathan is a geopolitical and strategic risk expert focused on security, defense, and geo-economics, with deep Indo-Pacific and Japan experience.
At TRC, he provides geopolitical context and risk framing to support disciplined international engagement.
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