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Gateway to the stars: Advancing hybrid space networks in low Earth orbit
Funding for hybrid space network R&D
Last Update: May 28, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000,000
Timeline
- Closing date : October 22, 2025
Location
Canada
Overview
This program supports innovative R&D solutions for hybrid space networks in low Earth orbit. Funding can reach up to $5 million to develop, design, build, and validate solutions that measure inter-satellite links and related network performance.
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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 a new product or service
- Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : October 22, 2025
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
- On-orbit research experiments for space communication gateways.
- Development and testing of hybrid space network solutions.
- Measurement and characterization of multi-hop inter-satellite communication paths.
- Analysis and modelling of network data and performance.
Documents Needed
- Project proposal
- Supporting technical documentation
- Measurement and analysis plan
- Modeling and simulation materials
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Individuals
- Academic institutions
- Not-for-profit organizations
- Provincial, territorial, or municipal government organizations
- Industry
Who is not eligible
- Federal crown corporations
- Provincial crown corporations
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission through the IDEaS submission portal.
- Solutions are assessed based on the challenge requirements and readiness stage.
- If selected, funding follows the relevant development, design, or build phase.
- Projects may progress to the next funding stage as they advance in TRL.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Gateway to the stars: Advancing hybrid space networks in low Earth orbit Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Gateway to the stars: Advancing hybrid space networks in low Earth orbit. 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 Gateway to the stars: Advancing hybrid space networks in low Earth orbit?
This program supports innovative R&D solutions for hybrid space networks in low Earth orbit. Funding can reach up to $5 million to develop, design, build, and validate solutions that measure inter-satellite links and related network performance.
How much funding can be received?
Gateway to the stars: Advancing hybrid space networks in low Earth orbit Funds up to $5,000,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Gateway to the stars: Advancing hybrid space networks in low Earth orbit program?
To be eligible for the Gateway to the stars: Advancing hybrid space networks in low Earth orbit program, you must:
R&D solution for low Earth orbit.
On-orbit experimentation required.
Must measure inter-satellite links.
What expenses are eligible under Gateway to the stars: Advancing hybrid space networks in low Earth orbit?
On-orbit research experiments for space communication gateways.
Development and testing of hybrid space network solutions.
Measurement and characterization of multi-hop inter-satellite communication paths.
Analysis and modelling of network data and performance.
Who can I contact for more information about the Gateway to the stars: Advancing hybrid space networks in low Earth orbit?
You can contact Government of Canada by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the Gateway to the stars: Advancing hybrid space networks in low Earth orbit available?
The Gateway to the stars: Advancing hybrid space networks in low Earth orbit program is available across Canada.
Is the Gateway to the stars: Advancing hybrid space networks in low Earth orbit a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Gateway to the stars: Advancing hybrid space networks in low Earth orbit is a Grant and Funding