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Extended communication coverage: Exploiting connections of Earth and space systems
Support for resilient Earth-space communication solutions
Last Update: May 27, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Canada
Overview
This challenge supports innovative solutions that extend communication coverage by combining Earth and space systems. Funding is available for solutions at different stages of development, with up to $5 million for prototype build and validation.
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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 strategic partnerships
- Increase production or service capacity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
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 technologies that integrate non-terrestrial and terrestrial networks.
- Design and validation of communication solutions for remote or underserved areas.
- Prototype build and testing of resilient communication systems.
- Solutions enabling interoperable communications for public safety and defence operations.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Individuals
- Academia
- Not-for-profit organizations
- Provincial, territorial, or municipal government organizations
- Industry
Who is not eligible
- Federal Crown corporations
- Provincial Crown corporations
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Extended communication coverage: Exploiting connections of Earth and space systems Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Extended communication coverage: Exploiting connections of Earth and space systems. 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 Extended communication coverage: Exploiting connections of Earth and space systems?
This challenge supports innovative solutions that extend communication coverage by combining Earth and space systems. Funding is available for solutions at different stages of development, with up to $5 million for prototype build and validation.
How much funding can be received?
Extended communication coverage: Exploiting connections of Earth and space systems Funds up to $5,000,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Extended communication coverage: Exploiting connections of Earth and space systems program?
To be eligible for the Extended communication coverage: Exploiting connections of Earth and space systems program, you must:
Solution uses Earth-space networks.
Supports public safety or defence.
Open to industry and organizations.
What expenses are eligible under Extended communication coverage: Exploiting connections of Earth and space systems?
Development of technologies that integrate non-terrestrial and terrestrial networks.
Design and validation of communication solutions for remote or underserved areas.
Prototype build and testing of resilient communication systems.
Solutions enabling interoperable communications for public safety and defence operations.
Who can I contact for more information about the Extended communication coverage: Exploiting connections of Earth and space systems?
You can contact Government of Canada by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the Extended communication coverage: Exploiting connections of Earth and space systems available?
The Extended communication coverage: Exploiting connections of Earth and space systems program is available across Canada.
Is the Extended communication coverage: Exploiting connections of Earth and space systems a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Extended communication coverage: Exploiting connections of Earth and space systems is a Grant and Funding