Deadline: 30-Jul-20
As part of Strong, Secure, Engaged: Canada’s Defence Policy, the Department of National Defence (DND) has launched the Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS) Program.
The IDEaS Program supports, increases and sustains science and technology (S&T) community capacity external to DND that can generate new ideas and formulate solutions to Canada’s current and future defence and security Innovation Challenges.
These innovative solutions are critical for Canada and its allies to mitigate new threats and stay ahead of potential adversaries, while generating knowledge and economic benefits for Canada. Innovators willing to develop solutions to emerging problems from their own unique perspectives are encouraged to participate in the IDEaS Program.
This Call for Proposals (CFP) is an invitation to innovators to submit innovative S&T proposals in support of Canada’s defence, security and public safety. DND is looking for novel ideas and innovative solutions to resolve S&T challenges under the following areas:
- Rapid response: Real-time insights for pandemic decision-making;
- Scrubbing your scrubs: Finding ways to re-use COVID-19 protective gear; and
- Super sanitize: Cleaning sensitive equipment and workplaces.
Funding Information
- Successful applicants to Phase 1 will receive up to $200,000 for a period of 6 months, and Phase 2 recipients will receive up to $1,000,000 for a period of 1 year.
- This Call for Proposals is for Phase 1 only.
- Phase 1 – award up to $200,000
- The objective of Phase 1 is to establish the S&T merit, innovativeness and impact of a solution that addresses a specific S&T Challenge. Applicants propose a solution within SRL 1-6 (inclusive). Proposals are evaluated and solutions that meet the evaluation criteria and all other requirements may be recommended for funding. If selected, applicants are eligible to receive up to $200,000 per agreement for the development of their proposed solution for a maximum performance period of six months.
Eligibility Criteria
- This CFP is open to individuals, academia, not-for-profit organizations, for-profit organizations, and provincial/territorial/municipal governments.
For more information, visit https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/programs/defence-ideas/understanding-ideas/sandbox/covid19-challenges.html