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smartEarth: Accelerator Track
smartEarth is a funding initiative dedicated to Earth observation (EO) activities.
Accelerator: The goal of this track is to speed up the development of innovative satellite data solutions, at different levels of readiness that will respond to challenges of importance to Canada.
Offered by Canadian Space Agency (CSA)
Amount
No fixed amount
Quick eligibility check
Years in business
No minimum stated
Employees
No limit stated
Revenue
No limit stated
Legal structure
Incorporated, sole proprietor, partnership, non-profit, other
Location
Anywhere in Canada
Who can apply
- For-profit and not-for-profit organizations established and operating in Canada
- Canadian post-secondary institutions
- Canadian federal departments
About the funding
Available funding varies depending on the Request for Proposal (RFP) or Announcement of Opportunity (AO). The funds usually cover a period ranging from one to three years.
Funding is provided in a two-phase approach. Only the most promising qualified projects will be eligible for the second phase.
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