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Artificial Intelligence Behaviour Monitoring Solution
AI monitoring for RCMP detainee safety
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,000,000
Timeline
- Open Date : July 30, 2024
- Closing date : September 10, 2024
Location
Canada
Overview
This challenge offers up to CAD 150,000 for Phase 1 and up to CAD 1,000,000 for Phase 2. It supports an AI-based monitoring solution for RCMP holding cells, including behavior detection, medical distress alerts, and secure data retention.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Develop a new product or service
- Increase operational productivity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Timeline
- Open Date : July 30, 2024
- Closing date : September 10, 2024
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- 499 employees maximum
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Development of an AI-based behavior monitoring solution for RCMP holding cells.
- Detection of destructive, self-harm, and medical distress behaviors.
- Monitoring of detainee activity through contactless, non-wearable sensing.
- Prototype or feasibility work for multi-cell monitoring and alerting.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- For-profit small businesses incorporated in Canada.
- Businesses carrying out R&D activities in Canada.
Who is not eligible
- Non-profit organizations.
- Public institutions.
- Businesses that do not meet the small-business and Canadian incorporation requirements.
Eligible expenses
- Project-related shipping, travel, and living expenses, when required.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Applicable taxes.
- Costs unrelated to the contract scope.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
- RCMP holding cells in remote rural and urban locations
- Locations primarily outside Ontario and Quebec
Processing and Agreement
- Proposals are reviewed against the published challenge criteria.
- Only the selected phase entry point is considered.
- Canada may award partial contracts or negotiate scope changes.
- A final decision is made based on evaluation results, departmental priorities, and available funds.
Additional information
- Selected companies may receive one contract per phase per challenge.
- Final decisions on awards depend on evaluation results, departmental priorities, and available funds.
- The Crown may make partial awards and negotiate scope changes.
- All communications for meetings will be by telephone or videoconference.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Artificial Intelligence Behaviour Monitoring Solution Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Artificial Intelligence Behaviour Monitoring Solution. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Artificial Intelligence Behaviour Monitoring Solution?
This challenge offers up to CAD 150,000 for Phase 1 and up to CAD 1,000,000 for Phase 2. It supports an AI-based monitoring solution for RCMP holding cells, including behavior detection, medical distress alerts, and secure data retention.
How much funding can be received?
Artificial Intelligence Behaviour Monitoring Solution Funds up to $1,000,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was September 10, 2024.
Who is eligible for the Artificial Intelligence Behaviour Monitoring Solution program?
To be eligible for the Artificial Intelligence Behaviour Monitoring Solution program, you must:
For-profit small business.
Incorporated in Canada.
R&D in Canada.
What expenses are eligible under Artificial Intelligence Behaviour Monitoring Solution?
Development of an AI-based behavior monitoring solution for RCMP holding cells.
Detection of destructive, self-harm, and medical distress behaviors.
Monitoring of detainee activity through contactless, non-wearable sensing.
Prototype or feasibility work for multi-cell monitoring and alerting.
Who can I contact for more information about the Artificial Intelligence Behaviour Monitoring Solution?
You can contact Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) by email at TPSGC.SIC-ISC.PWGSC@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca or by phone at none.
Where is the Artificial Intelligence Behaviour Monitoring Solution available?
The Artificial Intelligence Behaviour Monitoring Solution program is available across Canada.