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Challenge: Detection of concealed explosives
Innovative stand-off explosive detection solutions
Funding available
$ 1,150,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Canada
Who can apply
Eligible candidates
Overview
This program supports innovative solutions to detect concealed explosives from a safe distance. It aims to improve real-time detection speed and warning capability for the Canadian Armed Forces, with a desired range of at least five metres and 95% confidence.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop a new product or service
- Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,150,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
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
- Development of novel stand-off detection technologies for concealed explosives.
- Solutions that improve the speed and distance of explosive detection.
- Real-time detection approaches for concealed IEDs.
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Selection criteria
- Ability to detect concealed explosives at a distance.
- Faster detection speed.
- Real-time detection capability.
- Desired detection range of at least five metres.
- 95% confidence factor.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Challenge: Detection of concealed explosives Program
What is the Challenge: Detection of concealed explosives?
This program supports innovative solutions to detect concealed explosives from a safe distance. It aims to improve real-time detection speed and warning capability for the Canadian Armed Forces, with a desired range of at least five metres and 95% confidence.
How much funding can be received?
Challenge: Detection of concealed explosives Funds up to $1,150,000 of admissible expenses.
What expenses are eligible under Challenge: Detection of concealed explosives?
Development of novel stand-off detection technologies for concealed explosives.
Solutions that improve the speed and distance of explosive detection.
Real-time detection approaches for concealed IEDs.
Who can I contact for more information about the Challenge: Detection of concealed explosives?
You can contact Government of Canada by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the Challenge: Detection of concealed explosives available?
The Challenge: Detection of concealed explosives program is available across Canada.
Is the Challenge: Detection of concealed explosives a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Challenge: Detection of concealed explosives is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Challenge: Detection of concealed explosives?
Challenge: Detection of concealed explosives is funded by Government of Canada