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IDEaS — Erosion from Motion: Reducing Wear and Tear on Rotary Blades
Funding for rotary blade erosion solutions
Last Update: May 28, 2026
Funding available
$ 200,000 - $ 1,000,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon, Canada
Overview
This program provides up to $200,000 to develop innovative solutions that reduce erosion and wear on rotary wing blades. Selected solutions may also be considered for additional funding of up to $1 million for further testing and development.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop a new product or service
- Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Minimum amount : 200,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
Location
- Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon
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
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Development of erosion-resistant solutions for rotary wing blades.
- Development of add-on blade protection such as coatings or appliqués.
- Development of integral blade materials or structures with erosion resistance.
Eligibility
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Additional information
- DND/CAF may conduct erosion, adhesion, and electrolytic stability tests on small samples.
- There is no quantified minimum performance standard for proposed solutions.
- Successful and promising solutions may be considered for additional funding.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the IDEaS — Erosion from Motion: Reducing Wear and Tear on Rotary Blades Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the IDEaS — Erosion from Motion: Reducing Wear and Tear on Rotary Blades. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the IDEaS — Erosion from Motion: Reducing Wear and Tear on Rotary Blades?
This program provides up to $200,000 to develop innovative solutions that reduce erosion and wear on rotary wing blades. Selected solutions may also be considered for additional funding of up to $1 million for further testing and development.
How much funding can be received?
IDEaS — Erosion from Motion: Reducing Wear and Tear on Rotary Blades Funds up to $1,000,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the IDEaS — Erosion from Motion: Reducing Wear and Tear on Rotary Blades program?
To be eligible for the IDEaS — Erosion from Motion: Reducing Wear and Tear on Rotary Blades program, you must:
Solution must reduce rotor blade erosion.
Must address sand, rain, or ice/snow.
Should limit maintenance downtime.
What expenses are eligible under IDEaS — Erosion from Motion: Reducing Wear and Tear on Rotary Blades?
Development of erosion-resistant solutions for rotary wing blades.
Development of add-on blade protection such as coatings or appliqués.
Development of integral blade materials or structures with erosion resistance.
Who can I contact for more information about the IDEaS — Erosion from Motion: Reducing Wear and Tear on Rotary Blades?
You can contact Government of Canada by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the IDEaS — Erosion from Motion: Reducing Wear and Tear on Rotary Blades available?
The IDEaS — Erosion from Motion: Reducing Wear and Tear on Rotary Blades program is available the province of Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon.
Is the IDEaS — Erosion from Motion: Reducing Wear and Tear on Rotary Blades a grant, loan, or tax credit?
IDEaS — Erosion from Motion: Reducing Wear and Tear on Rotary Blades is a Grant and Funding