Artificial Intelligence Behaviour Monitoring Solution
- Open Date : July 30, 2024
- Closing date : September 10, 2024
Overview
The RCMP is seeking an Artificial Intelligence Behaviour Monitoring Solution to monitor and alert personnel to concerning behaviors and medical distress in detainees within holding cells. This program, open to small Canadian businesses, offers funding for proof of feasibility (Phase 1) and prototype development (Phase 2) to develop non-intrusive, sensor-based systems that enhance detainee safety and adhere to privacy regulations.
At a glance
Funding available
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Develop a new product or service
- Conduct research and development activities
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Open Date : July 30, 2024
- Closing date : September 10, 2024
Eligible candidates
- Public administration
- Canada
- For-profit business
- All revenue ranges
- 499 employees maximum
- Indigenous Peoples
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Startups
Next steps
Activities funded
This grant supports the development and deployment of innovative artificial intelligence solutions for behavioural monitoring in RCMP holding cells. The projects aim to enhance public safety and operational efficiency through advanced monitoring technologies.
- Research and development of AI solutions to detect and alert concerning and destructive behaviours in custody.
- Prototype development of sensors that can monitor vital signs and trigger alerts for medical distress.
- Deployment of non-wearable, tamper-resistant sensors within holding cells that comply with privacy and safety standards.
- Implementation of user-friendly interfaces for easy navigation by RCMP personnel with limited technical skills.
- Development of AI systems that can locally record and retain data for post-incident analysis.
- Creation of scalable solutions adaptable for transportation and varied custody environments.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
This contract challenge is exclusively open to small businesses that meet specific Canadian incorporation and operation criteria, focusing on innovative development within the specified challenge context.
- The challenge is open to small businesses that are for-profit.
- Applicants must be incorporated in Canada, either federally or provincially.
- Eligible small businesses should have 499 or fewer full-time equivalent employees.
- Research and development activities must take place within Canada.
- At least 50% of annual wages, salaries, and fees should be paid to those working mainly in Canada.
- 50% or more of full-time equivalent employees must ordinarily work in Canada.
- At least 50% of senior executives must reside principally in Canada.
Who is not eligible
This grant does not specify exclusions for any particular types of companies or industries based on their status or main activity. The eligibility criteria focus on qualifications needed to apply rather than restrictions.
Eligible expenses
This grant aims to develop innovative technological solutions for monitoring detainee behavior and vital signs to enhance safety and response measures in RCMP holding cells. Eligible projects focus on the development of new AI monitoring systems and the enhancement of existing technologies for use in this context.
- Development and implementation of AI-based behavior monitoring systems for detainees.
- Enhancement of current sensor technologies to detect destructive, self-harming, and medical distress behaviors.
- Integration of data recording systems that comply with RCMP data management policies.
- Implementation of non-intrusive, contactless monitoring solutions in detention environments.
- Creation of user-friendly interfaces for RCMP personnel use.
Eligible geographic areas
This opportunity is designated for small businesses incorporated in Canada and carrying out significant operations within the country. Eligible companies must demonstrate their incorporated status at either the federal or provincial level to ensure compliance with criteria.
- Businesses incorporated within Canada's federal framework.
- Companies incorporated provincially across all Canadian provinces and territories.
Additional information
Key information about the grant includes details on travel requirements and communication protocols for meetings.
- Travel to type B wood built RCMP holding cell in remote rural areas of Canada, possibly fly-in locations.
- Travel to type A non-combustible built RCMP holding cell in urban areas outside Ontario and Quebec.
- Kick-off meeting will be conducted by telephone or videoconference.
- Progress review meetings will be conducted by telephone or videoconference.
- Final review meeting will be conducted by telephone or videoconference.
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