grant_single_labels_website|summary

grant_single|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_single|projectCostPercent
grant_single|deadlines
  • grant_single|openingDate May 6, 2021
  • grant_single|closingDate July 25, 2021
grant_single|financingType
Grant and Funding
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
grant_single|grantors
  • Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
grant_single|status
grant_card_status|closed

grant_single_labels_website|preview

The Cyber Security Innovation Network Program, funded by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, aims to support a national network to enhance Canada's cyber security ecosystem through academic-industry collaboration. With an $80 million investment over four years, the program focuses on research and development, commercialization of cyber security innovations, and the development of skilled cyber security talent. Eligible activities include collaborative technology R&D, commercialization initiatives, and innovative approaches to address skills and labour gaps in the cyber security sector.

grant_single_labels_website|terms_and_conditions

  • Total funding available: up to $80 million over four years (2021-22 to 2024-25).
  • The program contribution will not exceed 50% of total eligible costs for recipients, except academic institutions, which may receive up to 100% for their eligible costs.
  • Recipients must provide a 1:1 match to the federal contribution, totaling an additional $80 million in cash and/or in-kind contributions over four years.
  • Indirect costs (overhead) are subject to specific limits: a maximum of 55% of eligible direct labour costs, and no more than 15% of total eligible costs per recipient.
  • Costs incurred outside Canada cannot exceed 10% of total eligible costs submitted.

grant_single_labels_website|projects

  • Collaborative research and development of innovative cyber security technologies, products, or services.
  • Commercialization initiatives to bring new cyber security solutions to market, including activities that help companies expand and access new customers.
  • Development and implementation of national initiatives to address cyber security skills and labour gaps, such as training programs, curriculum development, and work-integrated learning opportunities.
  • Organization of conferences, workshops, and networking events to foster collaboration between stakeholders in academia, industry, and government.
  • Projects aimed at enhancing collaboration between Canadian post-secondary institutions, the private sector, and other partners to accelerate innovation in cyber security.
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample

$ 200,000

Creating a cybersecurity knowledge-sharing network for Canada's public healthcare sector

$ 300,000

Launching a national cyber security skills pipeline initiative to bridge the labour gap

$ 150,000

Enhancing cybersecurity training for Indigenous communities through educational workshops and online modules

$ 200,000

Commercializing a blockchain-based secure transaction platform for financial institutions

$ 200,000

Developing an AI-based intrusion detection system in collaboration with local universities

$ 250,000

Launching a cybersecurity research lab focused on IoT security for smart cities

grant_single_labels_website|admissibility

  • The applicant must be a network led by three or more Canadian centres of expertise on cyber security affiliated with post-secondary institutions.
  • The applicant must be federally incorporated as a not-for-profit organization under the Canada Not-for-Profit Corporations Act (incorporation must be prior to signing the contribution agreement, but not necessarily at the time of application).
  • The network must represent diversity within Canada's cyber security ecosystem, including pan-Canadian participation (with centres and partners from Western/Northern Canada, Central Canada including Ontario and Quebec, and Atlantic Canada).
  • The proposal must include commitments from partners (private sector, post-secondary institutions, not-for-profits, and/or provincial/territorial/municipal governments) to provide matching funds on a 1:1 basis with federal funding.
  • The applicant must demonstrate a national vision for cyber security research, development, commercialization, and talent development.

grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply

  • Centres of expertise on cyber security affiliated with Canadian post-secondary institutions
  • Private sector companies, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and larger enterprises
  • Canadian post-secondary institutions (e.g., research centres, universities, colleges, polytechnics)
  • Not-for-profit organizations (including industry associations, incubators, accelerators, and skills development organizations)

grant_eligibility_criteria|who_cannot_apply

  • Individuals (not eligible to apply as lead applicants).
  • Municipal, provincial, territorial, and federal governments (not eligible to apply as lead applicants).

grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses

  • Salaries and benefits for faculty, graduate students, postdoctoral candidates, researchers, support engineers, and administrative staff directly related to the project.
  • Direct research costs, including facility access, equipment, materials, and supplies.
  • Stipends for project personnel.
  • Costs associated with knowledge mobilization, technology exchange, and exploitation (such as prototype development, market studies, and intellectual property related to research).
  • Up to 20% of funds for equipment and infrastructure used in research, development, and student/researcher training.
  • Direct labour costs for project delivery.
  • Subcontractor and consulting fees associated with project activities.
  • Travel and outreach expenses directly related to project implementation.
  • Eligible indirect costs (overhead), up to program-defined thresholds.

grant_eligibility_criteria|zone

  • Pan-Canadian: Centres of expertise and partners from Western/Northern Canada, Central Canada (including both Ontario and Quebec), and Atlantic Canada must be included.

grant_single_labels_website|criteria

  • Strength of proposed activities in research and development, commercialization, and skills and talent development.
  • Quality and completeness of program requirements: intellectual property strategy, data management strategy, cyber security plan, cost-matching commitments, equity, diversity and inclusion framework, and network sustainability plan.
  • Expected benefits to Canada, including innovation, economic, and public benefits, such as ecosystem impact, collaboration, level of innovation, commercialization potential, job creation, and diversification of skilled talent.
  • Rigour of due diligence risk assessment, evaluating managerial, technical, security, financial, trade, and market capacities to achieve program objectives.

grant_single_labels_website|apply

1
Request Application Package
Send an email to cybersecuritynetwork-reseaucybersecurite@ised-isde.gc.ca to request the Cyber Security Innovation Network application package.
2
Prepare Application
  • Complete the Application Form available in the package.
  • Prepare Appendix A - Financial history of activities, Appendix B - List of Participating Organizations, and Appendix C - Costing and Financing Workbook.
  • Ensure all documents adhere to the guidelines and requirements outlined in the reference document Appendix D - Cyber Security Innovation Network cost principles.
  • Secure letters of commitment from partners to meet cost-matching requirements.
  • Compile all necessary supporting documents as specified in the application guidelines.
3
Submit Application
  • Send the completed application package via email to cybersecuritynetwork-reseaucybersecurite@ised-isde.gc.ca by the deadline of 11:59 pm Pacific Standard Time (PST) on July 25, 2021.
  • Ensure submissions are made by email only, as mailed or faxed submissions will not be accepted.
4
Acknowledgment of Submission
  • Receive acknowledgment of application submission within 48 business hours.
  • Retain acknowledgment for your records as proof of submission.
5
Assessment Process
  • ISED will review submitted applications to confirm completeness and eligibility.
  • Applicants will be notified in writing if their applications proceed to full assessment.

grant_single_labels_website|otherInfo

  • Contributions received from foreign entities are not eligible for cash or in-kind matching and must be kept separate from network-funded activities.
  • The lead recipient is required to provide communications and services in both official languages, complying with the Official Languages Act.
  • The program is subject to the Access to Information Act and Privacy Act, which may affect confidentiality and record retention.
  • Ongoing oversight, including the submission of annual corporate plans and performance reports, is mandatory throughout the funding period.

grant_single_labels_website|contact

cybersecuritynetwork-reseaucybersecurite@ised-isde.gc.ca
1-800-328-6189

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