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IDEaS - Best of both worlds: Human autonomy teaming for effective decision making
Funding for trusted human-autonomy teaming solutions
Last Update: June 10, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,000,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Canada
Overview
This program offers up to $200,000 for innovative solutions in human-autonomy teaming for NORAD command and control. It supports advanced training systems and after-action analysis for trusted, verifiable AI decision-making.
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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
- Develop team skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Public administration
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Human-autonomy teaming solutions for NORAD command and control
- Advanced training systems for continental surveillance
- After-action analysis tools for AI-enabled decision support
- Trusted and verifiable AI decision-making for defence operations
Documents Needed
- Proposal form
- Detailed project budget
- Project work plan
- Partner organization list and roles
- Supporting documents required by the call for proposals
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Individuals
- Academic institutions
- Non-profit organizations
- Provincial, territorial, or municipal government organizations
- Industry organizations
Who is not eligible
- Federal Crown corporations
- Provincial Crown corporations
- Federal departments and agencies
- Employees of federal departments, agencies, or Crown corporations
Eligible expenses
- Project staff salaries and benefits
- Equipment and materials directly needed for the project
- Research and development costs
- Professional services from third parties
- Travel, communication, and dissemination related to the project
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Costs incurred before the contribution agreement is signed
- Expenses outside the eligible project activities and approved budget
- Non-eligible costs listed in the program guidelines
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Processing and Agreement
- Proposals are reviewed by subject-matter experts.
- Applications must meet eligibility and evaluation requirements to be considered.
- Applicants are notified whether their proposal may receive funding.
- Selected applicants may be asked for additional information before final funding decisions.
- A contribution agreement is required before funding is issued.
Additional information
- The program funds both technological and non-technological solutions when appropriate.
- Selected applicants must sign a contribution agreement with the Department of National Defence.
- Project results may be announced on the IDEaS website.
- Intellectual property generally remains with the recipient, subject to possible government licensing rights.
Contacts
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Frequently Asked Questions about the IDEaS - Best of both worlds: Human autonomy teaming for effective decision making Program
What is the IDEaS - Best of both worlds: Human autonomy teaming for effective decision making?
This program offers up to $200,000 for innovative solutions in human-autonomy teaming for NORAD command and control. It supports advanced training systems and after-action analysis for trusted, verifiable AI decision-making.
How much funding can be received?
IDEaS - Best of both worlds: Human autonomy teaming for effective decision making Funds up to $1,000,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the IDEaS - Best of both worlds: Human autonomy teaming for effective decision making program?
To be eligible for the IDEaS - Best of both worlds: Human autonomy teaming for effective decision making program, you must:
Eligible lead organization required
Project must match the challenge
Solution must be TRL 1 to 6
What expenses are eligible under IDEaS - Best of both worlds: Human autonomy teaming for effective decision making?
Human-autonomy teaming solutions for NORAD command and control
Advanced training systems for continental surveillance
After-action analysis tools for AI-enabled decision support
Trusted and verifiable AI decision-making for defence operations
Who can I contact for more information about the IDEaS - Best of both worlds: Human autonomy teaming for effective decision making?
You can contact Government of Canada by email at IDEaS-IN.IDEeS-RI@forces.gc.ca or by phone at 613-992-0996.
Where is the IDEaS - Best of both worlds: Human autonomy teaming for effective decision making available?
The IDEaS - Best of both worlds: Human autonomy teaming for effective decision making program is available across Canada.
Is the IDEaS - Best of both worlds: Human autonomy teaming for effective decision making a grant, loan, or tax credit?
IDEaS - Best of both worlds: Human autonomy teaming for effective decision making is a Researchers And Facilities