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IDEaS - Competitive Projects — Reliable AI sensor fusion for real world missions
Phased funding for AI compliance in sensor fusion
Funding available
$ 5,000,000
Deadline
July 14, 2026
Opened June 4, 2026
Location
Canada
Overview
IDEaS - Competitive Projects — Reliable AI sensor fusion for real world missions provides phased funding for AI solutions that improve real-time compliance in multi-sensor fusion. It supports development, design, and prototype validation work for technologies that enforce classification rules, policy constraints, and auditability.
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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
- Increase operational productivity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Research
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Employment and Training
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Development of AI solutions for compliance-by-design in multi-sensor fusion workflows.
- Creation of a modular fusion compliance engine for real-time data ingestion and analysis.
- Prototype building and validation in simulated, controlled, or operational environments.
Documents Needed
- Proposal document.
- Consult the Solicitation Guide on CanadaBuys.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Individuals.
- Academia.
- Not-for-profit organizations.
- Provincial, territorial, or municipal government organizations.
- Industry.
Who is not eligible
- Federal crown corporations.
- Provincial crown corporations.
Eligible expenses
- Solution development costs.
- Design-phase work and prototype build and validation.
- Testing in simulated, controlled, or operational environments.
Selection criteria
- Innovativeness and impact of the solution.
- Ability to address the specific defence and security challenge.
- Progression toward the relevant technology readiness level.
How to apply
- Step 1: Review the Solicitation Guide
- Read the guide on CanadaBuys.
- Check the challenge requirements and application details.
- Step 2: Prepare the proposal
- Develop your solution description and supporting application materials.
- Step 3: Submit through the new portal
- Use the new IDEaS submission portal when available.
- Submit the proposal by the stated deadline.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed and selected through the IDEaS Competitive Projects process.
- Selected solutions receive funding and are assessed during the funding period and at the end of each component.
- Some projects may be considered for additional funding in a later component or through another IDEaS element.
Additional information
- IDEaS may move promising solutions to a next funding stage.
- Selected solutions are assessed during the funding period and at the end of each component.
- Projects may be considered for other IDEaS elements, such as research networks, demonstrations, or testing.
- IDEaS may showcase solutions to the wider defence and security community through its Marketplace event.
Contacts
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Frequently Asked Questions about the IDEaS - Competitive Projects — Reliable AI sensor fusion for real world missions Program
What is the IDEaS - Competitive Projects — Reliable AI sensor fusion for real world missions?
IDEaS - Competitive Projects — Reliable AI sensor fusion for real world missions provides phased funding for AI solutions that improve real-time compliance in multi-sensor fusion. It supports development, design, and prototype validation work for technologies that enforce classification rules, policy constraints, and auditability.
How much funding can be received?
IDEaS - Competitive Projects — Reliable AI sensor fusion for real world missions Funds up to $5,000,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program is July 14, 2026. Applicants must submit their complete application before this date to be considered for funding.
Who is eligible for the IDEaS - Competitive Projects — Reliable AI sensor fusion for real world missions program?
To be eligible for the IDEaS - Competitive Projects — Reliable AI sensor fusion for real world missions program, you must:
Open to industry, academia, and non-profits.
Open to government organizations.
Solutions at any development stage.
What expenses are eligible under IDEaS - Competitive Projects — Reliable AI sensor fusion for real world missions?
Development of AI solutions for compliance-by-design in multi-sensor fusion workflows.
Creation of a modular fusion compliance engine for real-time data ingestion and analysis.
Prototype building and validation in simulated, controlled, or operational environments.
Who can I contact for more information about the IDEaS - Competitive Projects — Reliable AI sensor fusion for real world missions?
You can contact Department of National Defence (DND) by email at DND.IDEaS-IDEeS.MDN@forces.gc.ca or by phone at none.
Where is the IDEaS - Competitive Projects — Reliable AI sensor fusion for real world missions available?
The IDEaS - Competitive Projects — Reliable AI sensor fusion for real world missions program is available across Canada.