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IDEaS - Program — Second Call for Proposals for Innovation Networks
Funding for interdisciplinary defence research networks
Last Update: June 10, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,500,000
Timeline
- Closing date : November 30, 2018
Location
Canada
Overview
This program provides up to $1,500,000 per micro-net over three years. It supports interdisciplinary research networks focused on the defence and security challenge of autonomous systems, trust, and barriers to adoption.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Conduct research and development activities
- Strengthen organizational capacity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : November 30, 2018
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Public administration
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- All legal structures
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
- Interdisciplinary research programs for the Innovation Challenge.
- Research on autonomous systems, trust, and barriers to adoption.
- Creation and sustainment of innovation networks or micro-nets.
Documents Needed
- Letter of Intent
- Full proposal
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Multi-institutional and multidisciplinary research teams.
- Academic institutions.
- Public-sector organizations.
- Private-sector organizations.
- Non-federal government organizations.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Processing and Agreement
- Letters of Intent are submitted first through the online portal.
- Successful applicants then submit a full proposal.
- Applications must follow the program’s registration and submission process on the website.
Additional information
- A Canadian university must administer the contribution funds.
- Micro-nets must be interdisciplinary and aligned with the Innovation Challenge.
- Letters of Intent and full proposals are part of the application process.
Contacts
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Frequently Asked Questions about the IDEaS - Program — Second Call for Proposals for Innovation Networks Program
What is the IDEaS - Program — Second Call for Proposals for Innovation Networks?
This program provides up to $1,500,000 per micro-net over three years. It supports interdisciplinary research networks focused on the defence and security challenge of autonomous systems, trust, and barriers to adoption.
How much funding can be received?
IDEaS - Program — Second Call for Proposals for Innovation Networks Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $1,500,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the IDEaS - Program — Second Call for Proposals for Innovation Networks program?
To be eligible for the IDEaS - Program — Second Call for Proposals for Innovation Networks program, you must:
At least five investigators.
At least three participating institutions or organizations.
A Canadian university must administer the funds.
What expenses are eligible under IDEaS - Program — Second Call for Proposals for Innovation Networks?
Interdisciplinary research programs for the Innovation Challenge.
Research on autonomous systems, trust, and barriers to adoption.
Creation and sustainment of innovation networks or micro-nets.
Who can I contact for more information about the IDEaS - Program — Second Call for Proposals for Innovation Networks?
You can contact Government of Canada by email at IDEaS-IN.IDEeS-RI@forces.gc.ca or by phone at none.
Where is the IDEaS - Program — Second Call for Proposals for Innovation Networks available?
The IDEaS - Program — Second Call for Proposals for Innovation Networks program is available across Canada.
Is the IDEaS - Program — Second Call for Proposals for Innovation Networks a grant, loan, or tax credit?
IDEaS - Program — Second Call for Proposals for Innovation Networks is a Partnering and Collaboration