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Advanced Materials for Defence & Security: Seeking Innovation in Detection Avoidance and Physical Protection
Funding for advanced defence materials research
Last Update: May 27, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,500,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Canada
Overview
This program supports innovation in advanced materials for defence and security. It funds research on detection avoidance and physical protection, with projects focused on emerging materials and advanced manufacturing methods.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop team skills
- Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Research and development in advanced materials for defence and security.
- Study and development of materials for detection avoidance.
- Study and development of materials for physical protection.
- Development or study of advanced manufacturing methods related to these materials.
Documents Needed
- Project proposal
- Application guide
- Supporting information on the proposed research team and partner organizations
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Academic organizations
- For-profit organizations
- Not-for-profit organizations
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Selection criteria
- Interdisciplinary value of the proposed research.
- Relevance to detection avoidance or physical protection.
- Fit with advanced materials and advanced manufacturing priorities.
- Expected contributions to knowledge, training, publications, and conference participation.
How to apply
- Step 1: Form a micro-network
- Build a multidisciplinary team of five or more investigators.
- Ensure the team includes at least three distinct organizations.
- Step 2: Prepare the proposal
- Develop a research proposal aligned with the challenge priorities.
- Use the application guide for submission and evaluation details.
- Step 3: Submit the application
- Submit the proposal according to the instructions in the guide.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission under the IDEaS process.
- Full details on submission and evaluation are provided in the application guide.
- The program states that selected projects may receive funding, but funding is not guaranteed.
Additional information
- Proposals must be submitted as multidisciplinary micro-networks of five or more investigators.
- Each micro-network must include at least three distinct organizations.
- Research activities are expected to involve an interdisciplinary approach.
- An annual workshop will be organized by the IDEaS Program Office.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Advanced Materials for Defence & Security: Seeking Innovation in Detection Avoidance and Physical Protection Program
What is the Advanced Materials for Defence & Security: Seeking Innovation in Detection Avoidance and Physical Protection?
This program supports innovation in advanced materials for defence and security. It funds research on detection avoidance and physical protection, with projects focused on emerging materials and advanced manufacturing methods.
How much funding can be received?
Advanced Materials for Defence & Security: Seeking Innovation in Detection Avoidance and Physical Protection Funds up to $1,500,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Advanced Materials for Defence & Security: Seeking Innovation in Detection Avoidance and Physical Protection program?
To be eligible for the Advanced Materials for Defence & Security: Seeking Innovation in Detection Avoidance and Physical Protection program, you must:
Five or more investigators
At least three organizations
Project within TRL 1 to 6
What expenses are eligible under Advanced Materials for Defence & Security: Seeking Innovation in Detection Avoidance and Physical Protection?
Research and development in advanced materials for defence and security.
Study and development of materials for detection avoidance.
Study and development of materials for physical protection.
Development or study of advanced manufacturing methods related to these materials.
Who can I contact for more information about the Advanced Materials for Defence & Security: Seeking Innovation in Detection Avoidance and Physical Protection?
You can contact Government of Canada by email at DND.IDEaS-IDEeS.MDN@forces.gc.ca or by phone at none.
Where is the Advanced Materials for Defence & Security: Seeking Innovation in Detection Avoidance and Physical Protection available?
The Advanced Materials for Defence & Security: Seeking Innovation in Detection Avoidance and Physical Protection program is available across Canada.
Is the Advanced Materials for Defence & Security: Seeking Innovation in Detection Avoidance and Physical Protection a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Advanced Materials for Defence & Security: Seeking Innovation in Detection Avoidance and Physical Protection is a Partnering and Collaboration