IDEaS - Counter Uncrewed Aerial Systems Concept Development

• Concept Development Project Proposal Form
• Concept Development Solution Technical Description Form
• Concept Development Budget and Eligible Expenditures Form
• Concept Development Proposal Overview

Who is eligible?

• Canadian universities and educational institutions
• Canadian incorporated not-for-profit organizations or associations
• Canadian incorporated for-profit companies, organizations or associations
• Provincial, territorial, or municipal government organizations
• International applicants with a valid Canadian legal entity

Who is not eligible

• Federal crown corporations
• Provincial crown corporations

Ineligible Costs and Activities

• Classified proposals.

• Ability to address the CUAS challenge.
• Potential to integrate with external command and control systems.
• Projected performance beyond existing prototype capabilities.
• Relevance to key operational scenarios and technology areas.
• Canadian content is considered in evaluation.

• Step 1: Read the Applicant Guide.
• Step 2: Complete the required proposal forms and overview document.
• Step 3: Create or use an epost Connect account.
• Step 4: Request an epost Connect conversation by email at least five business days before closing.
• Step 5: Upload the full proposal package through epost Connect before the deadline.

• Proposals are reviewed through a multi-stage process.
• DND/CAF may select one, multiple, or no proposals.
• Successful applicants are invited to sign a Contribution Agreement.
• Only selected projects move into Phase 1, with possible later transition to Phase 2.

• Applicants may submit more than one proposal if each is standalone.
• Classified proposals will not be accepted.
• Foreign companies may apply if they meet the Canadian legal entity requirement.
• More than 50% of eligible costs cannot be incurred outside Canada.