Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS)

Amount:

no fixed amount

Type:

Grant

Description:

The Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS) program is meant to address current and future challenges faced by Canada’s Armed Forces. It provides creative thinkers with the structure and support to encourage solutions, which will assist in solving some of Canada’s toughest defense and security challenges. There are multiple funding options to orient the best research towards innovation challenges: competitive projects, contests and sandboxes.

Comments on Funding:

No other details available.

Deadline:

Continuous Intake

Eligibility:

Applicants must be:
1. from small and large companies;
2. academia;
3. non-profit organizations;
4. individuals;
5. in any specific industry, region, or domain (no preference for any).

IDEaS will favour innovation that is developed in Canada, but is seeking the best solutions wherever they exist. Each Call for Proposal will describe the minimum Canadian Content desired; typically between 50-80%.

Application Steps:

Each IDEaS element has its own criteria and specific web-based application process. Visit the IDEaS Opportunities Page

Documentation Needed:

No specific documentation has been identified.

Other Things to Note:

Date modified: 2023-10-26

Maurice

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Maurice

Maurice (Moe) Muise learned the ins-and-outs of government while an employee of the Government of Canada in Ottawa for 10 years. His current focus is helping small businesses in Canada to identify and maximize funding to grow their business.

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