IDEaS - Collaboration of Robotic Systems

• Applicant Form
• Video submission
• Any required legal or regulatory information for the project
• Details on required approvals, permits, or licences

Who is eligible?

• Canadian universities and educational institutions
• Canadian not-for-profit organizations or associations
• Canadian for-profit companies, organizations, or associations
• Provincial, territorial, or municipal government organizations

Who is not eligible

• Federal crown corporations
• Provincial crown corporations

Eligible expenses

• Salaries, wages, and benefits directly related to the solution.
• Equipment purchases or rentals meeting program conditions.
• Consultant services and laboratory analysis services.
• Materials, supplies, and maintenance directly related to the solution.
• Overhead costs within the allowed limit and eligible travel expenses.

Ineligible Costs and Activities

• In-kind contributions.
• Land or building purchases, and lab relocation costs.
• Personal or company vehicle purchase or lease, fuel, and maintenance.
• Insurance, interest, credit card charges, and refundable taxes.
• Lobbying, direct marketing, and non-essential or unrelated costs.

Eligible geographic areas

• Canada
• Quebec-specific requirements may apply to municipal bodies, school bodies, and agencies in Quebec

• Proposal packages are screened by DND/CAF experts.
• Eligible proposals are invited to the on-site competition.
• The Funding Committee reviews proposals and on-site results.
• Funding decisions are final and there is no appeal process.
• Successful applicants may then enter a grant or contribution agreement.

• All proposals are reviewed by DND/CAF experts.
• Selected applicants receive an on-site competition invitation and instruction manual.
• Funding decisions are final and not appealable.
• Contribution agreement details will be made public on DND’s website.