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IDEaS - Better than Meets the Eye: Reliable Object Detection Amongst the Waves
Maritime object detection innovation challenge
Last Update: June 10, 2026
Funding available
$ 207,690 - $ 229,982
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Canada
Overview
This challenge supports innovative solutions to help maritime lookouts detect, characterize, and track objects more reliably. The program focuses on improving the safety and efficiency of maritime operations, including low-visibility and night detection.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Increase production or service capacity
- Develop a new product or service
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 229,982 $
- Minimum amount : 207,690 $
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 innovative maritime lookout support solutions.
- Object detection, characterization, and tracking systems for maritime operations.
- Solutions for detecting objects in low-visibility and night conditions.
Contacts
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Frequently Asked Questions about the IDEaS - Better than Meets the Eye: Reliable Object Detection Amongst the Waves Program
What is the IDEaS - Better than Meets the Eye: Reliable Object Detection Amongst the Waves?
This challenge supports innovative solutions to help maritime lookouts detect, characterize, and track objects more reliably. The program focuses on improving the safety and efficiency of maritime operations, including low-visibility and night detection.
How much funding can be received?
IDEaS - Better than Meets the Eye: Reliable Object Detection Amongst the Waves Funds up to $229,982 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the IDEaS - Better than Meets the Eye: Reliable Object Detection Amongst the Waves program?
To be eligible for the IDEaS - Better than Meets the Eye: Reliable Object Detection Amongst the Waves program, you must:
Supports maritime object detection
Tracks and characterizes objects
Works reliably at night
What expenses are eligible under IDEaS - Better than Meets the Eye: Reliable Object Detection Amongst the Waves?
Development of innovative maritime lookout support solutions.
Object detection, characterization, and tracking systems for maritime operations.
Solutions for detecting objects in low-visibility and night conditions.
Who can I contact for more information about the IDEaS - Better than Meets the Eye: Reliable Object Detection Amongst the Waves?
You can contact Government of Canada by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the IDEaS - Better than Meets the Eye: Reliable Object Detection Amongst the Waves available?
The IDEaS - Better than Meets the Eye: Reliable Object Detection Amongst the Waves program is available across Canada.
Is the IDEaS - Better than Meets the Eye: Reliable Object Detection Amongst the Waves a grant, loan, or tax credit?
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