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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: June 10, 2026
Funding available
$ 200,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
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
- Canada
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
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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.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Innovators developing wireless technology solutions.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Selection criteria
- Ability to maintain secure, low-latency communications.
- Performance in complex RF and marine conditions.
- Scalability across Canadian warship classes.
- Ability to limit signals beyond the vessel.
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
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Frequently Asked Questions about the IDEaS - Wireless is Where It’s At: Secure and Seamless Wireless Network Onboard Ships Program
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 across Canada.
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