Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS)
GrantCanada — federalUp to $6,750,000
IDEaS provides multiple funding mechanisms to Canadian innovators to solve defence and security challenges, including competitive project grants up to $6.75M, innovation networks up to $3M, contests, sandboxes, and test drive opportunities. The program accelerates technology concepts and builds a defence innovation ecosystem by connecting innovators with military experts and funding.
How it works
What it can fund
- Develop defence and security technology solutions
- Advance research addressing Canadian Armed Forces challenges
- Build innovation networks and collaborative ecosystems
- Test and validate military technology prototypes
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