Innovative Solutions Canada - High-performance battery cells for aviation electric propulsion in Arctic operations

• Challenge Stream Submission Form
• Official Grant Instructions and Procedures document
• Phase 2 Prototype Development Submission Form

Who is eligible?

• Business applicants that are for profit.
• Businesses incorporated in Canada, federally or provincially.
• Small and medium-sized businesses with 499 or fewer full-time equivalent (FTE) employees.

Eligible expenses

• Salary costs
• Contractor's fees and sub-contracts
• Travel costs in accordance with the National Joint Council Travel Directive
• Reports and studies
• Overhead, material costs, patenting costs, and capital costs

Ineligible Costs and Activities

• Land acquisition, leasing land, buildings (acquisitions and leasing), renovation or construction, and other facilities, real estate fees and related costs
• Financing charges, legal fees (not linked to patenting) and loan interest payments
• Any goods and services costs which are received through donations or in kind
• Property taxes
• Lobbyist fees

Eligible geographic areas

• Canada

• Post-evaluation proposal selection will include priority for firms with a demonstrated track record of developing battery cells for commercial or defence clients.
• For direct entry at Phase 2, the overall minimum pass mark is 65 of 130 possible total points (50%).
• Canada may consider proposals based on departmental and Government of Canada priorities, previous years' investments, the strength of individual proposals, and project types and technology readiness levels.

• Click the "Propose a solution" button on the ISC website under the specific challenge.
• Submit the proposal using the Challenge Stream Submission Form.
• If unable to submit using the web-based system, contact the ISC Secretariat at solutions@ised-isde.gc.ca to arrange delivery before the Challenge Notice closing date and time.

• Proposals will be assessed in accordance with the entire requirement and the evaluation criteria.
• Canada may request clarifications from the applicant regarding information provided with respect to any aspect of their proposal.
• Pre-qualified proposals may be considered for grants, but placement into the pool does not guarantee that a grant will be awarded.
• Upon successful completion of all steps in the Grant Award Process, the Challenge Sponsoring Department will inform the Applicant of final decisions on Phase 1 and Phase 2 Grant Awards.
• Eligible recipients may be asked to provide interim progress reports and a Final Report.

• Selected companies are eligible to receive one grant per phase per challenge.
• No travel is anticipated in Phase 2.
• All communication will take place by telephone or videoconference for the Phase 2 kickoff, progress review meetings, and final review meeting.
• All enquiries regarding grant-funded challenges must be submitted in writing to the ISC Secretariat no later than (10) ten calendar days before the Challenge Notice closing date.