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IDEaS - Extended communication coverage: Exploiting connections of Earth and space systems
Resilient NTN-enabled communication solutions
Funding available
$ 5,000,000
Deadline
Closed
Location
Canada
Who can apply
Individuals, academia, not-for-profit organizations, provincial, territorial or municipal government organizations, and all industry.
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Overview
IDEaS - Extended communication coverage: Exploiting connections of Earth and space systems supports individuals, academia, not-for-profit organizations, government organizations, and industry developing NTN-enabled communications for public safety and defence, with funding that scales by technology readiness level. Eligible work includes solution development, design, and prototype validation for resilient coverage in unreliable network conditions.
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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 $
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
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Activities funded
- Develop solutions that leverage the integration of NTN and TN to increase mobile coverage and deliver broadband communication capability to regions not covered by terrestrial networks.
- Enable operations in remote, unserved, underserved areas and when terrestrial networks are unavailable or unreliable.
- Enable interoperable communications with international partners and agencies to support joint operations.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Individuals, academia, not-for-profit organizations, provincial, territorial or municipal government organizations, and all industry.
Who is not eligible
- Federal and provincial Crown corporations.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the IDEaS - Extended communication coverage: Exploiting connections of Earth and space systems Program
What is the IDEaS - Extended communication coverage: Exploiting connections of Earth and space systems?
IDEaS - Extended communication coverage: Exploiting connections of Earth and space systems supports individuals, academia, not-for-profit organizations, government organizations, and industry developing NTN-enabled communications for public safety and defence, with funding that scales by technology readiness level. Eligible work includes solution development, design, and prototype validation for resilient coverage in unreliable network conditions.
How much funding can be received?
IDEaS - Extended communication coverage: Exploiting connections of Earth and space systems Funds up to $5,000,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the IDEaS - Extended communication coverage: Exploiting connections of Earth and space systems program?
To be eligible for the IDEaS - Extended communication coverage: Exploiting connections of Earth and space systems program, you must:
Open to individuals, academia, not-for-profit organizations, provincial, territorial or municipal government organizations, and all industry.
Federal and provincial Crown corporations are not eligible for funding.
What expenses are eligible under IDEaS - Extended communication coverage: Exploiting connections of Earth and space systems?
Develop solutions that leverage the integration of NTN and TN to increase mobile coverage and deliver broadband communication capability to regions not covered by terrestrial networks.
Enable operations in remote, unserved, underserved areas and when terrestrial networks are unavailable or unreliable.
Enable interoperable communications with international partners and agencies to support joint operations.
Who can I contact for more information about the IDEaS - Extended communication coverage: Exploiting connections of Earth and space systems?
You can contact Government of Canada by email at DND.IDEaS-IDEeS.MDN@forces.gc.ca.
Where is the IDEaS - Extended communication coverage: Exploiting connections of Earth and space systems available?
The IDEaS - Extended communication coverage: Exploiting connections of Earth and space systems program is available across Canada.
Is the IDEaS - Extended communication coverage: Exploiting connections of Earth and space systems a grant, loan, or tax credit?
IDEaS - Extended communication coverage: Exploiting connections of Earth and space systems is a Grant and Funding