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IDEaS - Detection and Classification of Objects of Interest
Funding for object detection and identification solutions
Last Update: June 10, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
This initiative supports new concepts and technologies to improve detection, recognition, identification, and localization of people or objects of interest. The program provides total funding of $5.8 million for solutions that can be rapidly implemented and that support military and security operations.
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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
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
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Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Development of new concepts, approaches, techniques, and technologies for detecting and identifying people or objects of interest.
- Solutions for real-time localization and information sharing across the decision-making network.
- Methods combining multiple sensors and data sources to improve situational awareness.
- Practical solutions that can be rapidly implemented in the coming years.
Contacts
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Frequently Asked Questions about the IDEaS - Detection and Classification of Objects of Interest Program
What is the IDEaS - Detection and Classification of Objects of Interest?
This initiative supports new concepts and technologies to improve detection, recognition, identification, and localization of people or objects of interest. The program provides total funding of $5.8 million for solutions that can be rapidly implemented and that support military and security operations.
Who is eligible for the IDEaS - Detection and Classification of Objects of Interest program?
To be eligible for the IDEaS - Detection and Classification of Objects of Interest program, you must:
Relevant to object detection and identification.
Supports decision-making and situational awareness.
Practical and near-term deployable.
What expenses are eligible under IDEaS - Detection and Classification of Objects of Interest?
Development of new concepts, approaches, techniques, and technologies for detecting and identifying people or objects of interest.
Solutions for real-time localization and information sharing across the decision-making network.
Methods combining multiple sensors and data sources to improve situational awareness.
Practical solutions that can be rapidly implemented in the coming years.
Who can I contact for more information about the IDEaS - Detection and Classification of Objects of Interest?
You can contact Government of Canada by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the IDEaS - Detection and Classification of Objects of Interest available?
The IDEaS - Detection and Classification of Objects of Interest program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the IDEaS - Detection and Classification of Objects of Interest a grant, loan, or tax credit?
IDEaS - Detection and Classification of Objects of Interest is a Researchers And Facilities
Who are the financial supporters of the IDEaS - Detection and Classification of Objects of Interest?
IDEaS - Detection and Classification of Objects of Interest is funded by Government of Canada