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IDEaS - Sub-zero Infrastructure, Security, and Sensors: Safekeeping assets in the Arctic
Funding for Arctic security monitoring solutions
Funding available
$ 200,000
Deadline
Closed
Location
Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
Overview
IDEaS provides up to $200,000 for innovative solutions over a performance period of up to 6 months. A further opportunity of up to $1 million may be available for a successful and promising solution to support monitoring and security of fixed Arctic assets.
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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
- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Yukon
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
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Activities funded
- Remote and autonomous monitoring of fixed DND and CAF assets in the Arctic.
- Security solutions for isolated military sites in harsh Arctic conditions.
Official resources
Eligibility
Eligible geographic areas
- Canadian Arctic.
Selection criteria
- Ability to remotely and autonomously monitor fixed assets 24/7.
- Physical protection of assets.
- Reliability in harsh Arctic and communication-limited conditions.
- Near real-time centralized monitoring.
- Cost- and resource-effective deployment in remote Arctic regions.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the IDEaS - Sub-zero Infrastructure, Security, and Sensors: Safekeeping assets in the Arctic Program
What is the IDEaS - Sub-zero Infrastructure, Security, and Sensors: Safekeeping assets in the Arctic?
IDEaS provides up to $200,000 for innovative solutions over a performance period of up to 6 months. A further opportunity of up to $1 million may be available for a successful and promising solution to support monitoring and security of fixed Arctic assets.
How much funding can be received?
IDEaS - Sub-zero Infrastructure, Security, and Sensors: Safekeeping assets in the Arctic Funds up to $200,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the IDEaS - Sub-zero Infrastructure, Security, and Sensors: Safekeeping assets in the Arctic program?
To be eligible for the IDEaS - Sub-zero Infrastructure, Security, and Sensors: Safekeeping assets in the Arctic program, you must:
Innovative Arctic security solution.
Remote, autonomous monitoring capability.
Supports DND/CAF fixed assets.
What expenses are eligible under IDEaS - Sub-zero Infrastructure, Security, and Sensors: Safekeeping assets in the Arctic?
Remote and autonomous monitoring of fixed DND and CAF assets in the Arctic.
Security solutions for isolated military sites in harsh Arctic conditions.
Where is the IDEaS - Sub-zero Infrastructure, Security, and Sensors: Safekeeping assets in the Arctic available?
The IDEaS - Sub-zero Infrastructure, Security, and Sensors: Safekeeping assets in the Arctic program is available the province of Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Yukon.
Is the IDEaS - Sub-zero Infrastructure, Security, and Sensors: Safekeeping assets in the Arctic a grant, loan, or tax credit?
IDEaS - Sub-zero Infrastructure, Security, and Sensors: Safekeeping assets in the Arctic is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the IDEaS - Sub-zero Infrastructure, Security, and Sensors: Safekeeping assets in the Arctic?
IDEaS - Sub-zero Infrastructure, Security, and Sensors: Safekeeping assets in the Arctic is funded by Government of Canada