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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
Open continuously
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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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
- 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
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
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.
Contacts
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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.
Who can I contact for more information about the IDEaS - Sub-zero Infrastructure, Security, and Sensors: Safekeeping assets in the Arctic?
You can contact Government of Canada by email at none or by phone at none.
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