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IDEaS — Wireless is Where It’s At: Secure and Seamless Wireless Network Onboard Ships
Funding for secure wireless shipboard innovation
Last Update: May 28, 2026
Funding available
$ 200,000
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 supports innovative wireless solutions for secure, reliable communications onboard Royal Canadian Navy warships. Funding is available up to $200,000 for up to 6 months, with a possible follow-on opportunity of up to $1 million.
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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 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
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
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Determine your project
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Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Development of secure wireless communication systems for naval ships.
- Innovation for shipboard tracking, monitoring, updating, automation, and operation.
- Solutions for seamless communication between devices, ships, and shore facilities.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Innovators developing wireless technology solutions.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Additional information
- Further funding of up to $1 million may be available if the solution is successful and promising.
- The initial funding period is up to 6 months.
- The challenge is part of IDEaS, the Department of National Defence’s innovation program.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the IDEaS — Wireless is Where It’s At: Secure and Seamless Wireless Network Onboard Ships Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the IDEaS — Wireless is Where It’s At: Secure and Seamless Wireless Network Onboard Ships. 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 — Wireless is Where It’s At: Secure and Seamless Wireless Network Onboard Ships?
This program supports innovative wireless solutions for secure, reliable communications onboard Royal Canadian Navy warships. Funding is available up to $200,000 for up to 6 months, with a possible follow-on opportunity of up to $1 million.
How much funding can be received?
IDEaS — Wireless is Where It’s At: Secure and Seamless Wireless Network Onboard Ships Funds up to $200,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the IDEaS — Wireless is Where It’s At: Secure and Seamless Wireless Network Onboard Ships program?
To be eligible for the IDEaS — Wireless is Where It’s At: Secure and Seamless Wireless Network Onboard Ships program, you must:
Innovative wireless solution required.
Must suit shipboard marine environments.
Must scale to Canadian warships.
What expenses are eligible under IDEaS — Wireless is Where It’s At: Secure and Seamless Wireless Network Onboard Ships?
Development of secure wireless communication systems for naval ships.
Innovation for shipboard tracking, monitoring, updating, automation, and operation.
Solutions for seamless communication between devices, ships, and shore facilities.
Who can I contact for more information about the IDEaS — Wireless is Where It’s At: Secure and Seamless Wireless Network Onboard Ships?
You can contact Government of Canada by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the IDEaS — Wireless is Where It’s At: Secure and Seamless Wireless Network Onboard Ships available?
The IDEaS — Wireless is Where It’s At: Secure and Seamless Wireless Network Onboard Ships 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 — Wireless is Where It’s At: Secure and Seamless Wireless Network Onboard Ships a grant, loan, or tax credit?
IDEaS — Wireless is Where It’s At: Secure and Seamless Wireless Network Onboard Ships is a Grant and Funding