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Defence Innovation for the Defence and Security (IDEaS) — Persistent Maritime Surface Sensor System
Maritime sensing challenge for defence applications
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Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Canada
Who can apply
Eligible candidates
Overview
Defence Innovation for the Defence and Security (IDEaS) — Persistent Maritime Surface Sensor System is a Canadian defence challenge to improve maritime domain awareness across Canada’s three-ocean territory. It seeks innovative solutions for detecting, characterizing, and tracking surface and near-surface threats such as small vessels, cruise missiles, and small or micro unmanned aircraft.
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Funding available
Financing goals
- Conduct research and development activities
- Conduct research or evaluation activities
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
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Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
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- All legal structures
Annual revenue
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- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Activities funded
- Research, analyses, concepts, and technologies related to improved maritime domain awareness.
Selection criteria
- Innovative solutions that favour defence and security in the northern regions of Canada receive particular attention.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Defence Innovation for the Defence and Security (IDEaS) — Persistent Maritime Surface Sensor System Program
What is the Defence Innovation for the Defence and Security (IDEaS) — Persistent Maritime Surface Sensor System?
Defence Innovation for the Defence and Security (IDEaS) — Persistent Maritime Surface Sensor System is a Canadian defence challenge to improve maritime domain awareness across Canada’s three-ocean territory. It seeks innovative solutions for detecting, characterizing, and tracking surface and near-surface threats such as small vessels, cruise missiles, and small or micro unmanned aircraft.
What expenses are eligible under Defence Innovation for the Defence and Security (IDEaS) — Persistent Maritime Surface Sensor System?
Research, analyses, concepts, and technologies related to improved maritime domain awareness.
Where is the Defence Innovation for the Defence and Security (IDEaS) — Persistent Maritime Surface Sensor System available?
The Defence Innovation for the Defence and Security (IDEaS) — Persistent Maritime Surface Sensor System program is available across Canada.
Is the Defence Innovation for the Defence and Security (IDEaS) — Persistent Maritime Surface Sensor System a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Defence Innovation for the Defence and Security (IDEaS) — Persistent Maritime Surface Sensor System is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Defence Innovation for the Defence and Security (IDEaS) — Persistent Maritime Surface Sensor System?
Defence Innovation for the Defence and Security (IDEaS) — Persistent Maritime Surface Sensor System is funded by Government of Canada