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CSSP — Lighting the path with AI: Advanced analytics and decision support for first responders
Funding to advance analytics and decision support research
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 2,000,000
Timeline
- Closing date : November 15, 2023
Location
Canada
Overview
Get up to $2 million in funding over three years to form a research network made up of multidisciplinary teams focused on artificial intelligence and machine learning to assist first responders in decision making.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : November 15, 2023
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
- Public administration
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Higher Education
- Research
- Other Health Services
- Emergency and Relief
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- General public
- Indigenous peoples
- People with disabilities
- Women & girls
- Rural / Remote communities
- Nonprofits / charities
- Academia / students
- Community leaders
- Minority groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Municipal
- Provincial
- National
- International
Next steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
This CFPMN grant aims to enhance the capabilities of first responder communities by leveraging advanced analytics and decision support technologies. Eligible projects emphasize the development and integration of analytics tools, AI, and other advanced technologies to support first responders in strategic and operational contexts.
- Developing Big Data and algorithm-based tools for strategic and operational levels of analysis.
- Creating responder analytics tools for frontline operational use.
- Developing AI tools to detect trends, activities, and fusion of information for tri-service emergency management.
- Enhancing situational awareness beyond current industry offerings through advanced S&T solutions.
- Integrating AI/ML algorithms with big data and cloud computing for anticipatory analytics.
- Improving means for distilling operationally useful metrics and analysis from field information.
- Creating models and tools that exploit field and open-source data for public safety and security events detection.
- Developing cutting-edge technologies to enhance situational awareness for proactive decision making.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
This grant is eligible for multidisciplinary teams composed of researchers from at least three separate organizations or institutions, including a mandatory Canadian provincial, territorial, or municipal government organization.
- Canadian universities and educational institutions chartered in Canada.
- Canadian incorporated for-profit organizations.
- Canadian incorporated not-for-profit organizations.
- Canadian provincial, territorial, and municipal government organizations.
Eligible expenses
The eligible projects focus on research and development activities that enhance safety and security capabilities for first responders through advanced decision technologies. These projects aim to address specific Science & Technology (S&T) challenges outlined in the grant context.
- Conceptual design and analysis for enhancing the strategic and operational capabilities of first responders.
- Development and validation of proof of concept systems for improved data processing and decision-making.
- Integration and testing of advanced analytic tools and AI-based systems.
- Prototyping new solutions for situational awareness and emergency management.
- Participation and presentations in scientific conferences related to safety and security technologies.
Eligible geographic areas
This grant is open to multidisciplinary teams with partners primarily from Canadian organizations or institutions. International partners may participate but are subject to specific criteria set by the Department of National Defence in Canada.
- Canadian universities and educational institutions chartered in Canada.
- Canadian incorporated for-profit organizations.
- Canadian incorporated not-for-profit organizations.
- Canadian provincial, territorial, and municipal government organizations.
- International universities and educational institutions as collaborators.
Additional information
Here are additional relevant details for the grant:
- Initial recipients are responsible for the financial and administrative management of the micro-net funds according to the contribution agreement with DND.
- Applicants can submit only one Letter of Intent, but members from eligible organizations can participate in multiple micro-nets with distinct project activities.
- A Privacy Notice Statement ensures the confidentiality of submitted information under the Access to Information and Privacy Act.
- Projects are subject to a final report requirement that comprehensively details project objectives, methodologies, outcomes, and recommendations.
- The Technology Readiness Levels for projects must be between TRL 1 and TRL 6 at the time of selection.
- A comprehensive communication plan is encouraged, with materials ideally provided in both English and French.
- There are guidelines and auditing requirements around the use of intellectual property developed during the funded projects.
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Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the CSSP — Lighting the path with AI: Advanced analytics and decision support for first responders Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the CSSP — Lighting the path with AI: Advanced analytics and decision support for first responders. 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 CSSP — Lighting the path with AI: Advanced analytics and decision support for first responders?
Get up to $2 million in funding over three years to form a research network made up of multidisciplinary teams focused on artificial intelligence and machine learning to assist first responders in decision making.
How much funding can be received?
CSSP — Lighting the path with AI: Advanced analytics and decision support for first responders Funds up to $2,000,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the CSSP — Lighting the path with AI: Advanced analytics and decision support for first responders program?
To be eligible for the CSSP — Lighting the path with AI: Advanced analytics and decision support for first responders program, you must:
Eligible teams must consist of members from at least three separate organizations or institutions, including one Canadian provincial, territorial, or municipal government organization.
The lead applicant must be a Canadian organization, such as universities, incorporated for-profits, or not-for-profits, and various levels of Canadian government organizations.
Post-doctoral fellows are not eligible to act as applicants or partners.
What expenses are eligible under CSSP — Lighting the path with AI: Advanced analytics and decision support for first responders?
This CFPMN grant aims to enhance the capabilities of first responder communities by leveraging advanced analytics and decision support technologies. Eligible projects emphasize the development and integration of analytics tools, AI, and other advanced technologies to support first responders in strategic and operational contexts. Developing Big Data and algorithm-based tools for strategic and operational levels of analysis.
Creating responder analytics tools for frontline operational use.
Developing AI tools to detect trends, activities, and fusion of information for tri-service emergency management.
Enhancing situational awareness beyond current industry offerings through advanced S&T solutions.
Integrating AI/ML algorithms with big data and cloud computing for anticipatory analytics.
Improving means for distilling operationally useful metrics and analysis from field information.
Creating models and tools that exploit field and open-source data for public safety and security events detection.
Developing cutting-edge technologies to enhance situational awareness for proactive decision making.
Who can I contact for more information about the CSSP — Lighting the path with AI: Advanced analytics and decision support for first responders?
You can contact Department of National Defence (DND) by email at DRDCCSS-RDDCCSS@forces.gc.ca.
Where is the CSSP — Lighting the path with AI: Advanced analytics and decision support for first responders available?
The CSSP — Lighting the path with AI: Advanced analytics and decision support for first responders program is available across Canada.
Is the CSSP — Lighting the path with AI: Advanced analytics and decision support for first responders a grant, loan, or tax credit?
CSSP — Lighting the path with AI: Advanced analytics and decision support for first responders is a Grant and Funding
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