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IDEaS - Corrosion Detection in Ships Sandbox
Corrosion detection technologies for naval ships
Last Update: June 10, 2026
Funding available
$ 12,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Nova Scotia, Canada
Overview
This IDEaS sandbox supported corrosion-detection technologies for Royal Canadian Navy vessels. It offered cost-shared funding of up to $12,000 to test and demonstrate solutions in simulated and real ship environments.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase production or service capacity
- Develop a new product or service
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 12,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Public administration
Location
- Nova Scotia
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Testing and demonstrating corrosion-detection solutions for ships.
- Detecting and assessing corrosion behind surface coatings on naval vessels.
- Demonstrating solutions in simulated and real-life ship scenarios.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian companies.
- Foreign companies.
- Innovators with prototype solutions.
Who is not eligible
- Federal government departments and agencies.
- Federal Crown corporations.
Eligible expenses
- Travel, accommodation, and living expenses.
- Shipping and transportation of equipment to and from the sandbox.
- Pre-approved consumables used during demonstrations.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Costs above the cost-sharing ceiling.
- Costs not covered under the eligible expense categories.
- Pre-sandbox prototype development travel.
- Damage or loss of equipment.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
- Nova Scotia
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed and selected through an evaluation process.
- Selected innovators complete pre-sandbox preparations, shipping, and travel.
- The sandbox demonstration takes place.
- After the sandbox, written reports are provided and administrative follow-up is completed.
Additional information
- The environment is conducted as a one-time demonstration event.
- Selected innovators receive written feedback after the sandbox.
- Applications are only accepted when a specific call for proposals is published.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the IDEaS - Corrosion Detection in Ships Sandbox Program
What is the IDEaS - Corrosion Detection in Ships Sandbox?
This IDEaS sandbox supported corrosion-detection technologies for Royal Canadian Navy vessels. It offered cost-shared funding of up to $12,000 to test and demonstrate solutions in simulated and real ship environments.
How much funding can be received?
IDEaS - Corrosion Detection in Ships Sandbox Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $12,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the IDEaS - Corrosion Detection in Ships Sandbox program?
To be eligible for the IDEaS - Corrosion Detection in Ships Sandbox program, you must:
Technology Readiness Level 5 or higher.
For an announced sandbox challenge.
Ready for demonstration and testing.
What expenses are eligible under IDEaS - Corrosion Detection in Ships Sandbox?
Testing and demonstrating corrosion-detection solutions for ships.
Detecting and assessing corrosion behind surface coatings on naval vessels.
Demonstrating solutions in simulated and real-life ship scenarios.
Who can I contact for more information about the IDEaS - Corrosion Detection in Ships Sandbox?
You can contact Government of Canada by email at DND.IDEaS-IDEeS.MDN@forces.gc.ca or by phone at none.
Where is the IDEaS - Corrosion Detection in Ships Sandbox available?
The IDEaS - Corrosion Detection in Ships Sandbox program is available the province of Nova Scotia.
Is the IDEaS - Corrosion Detection in Ships Sandbox a grant, loan, or tax credit?
IDEaS - Corrosion Detection in Ships Sandbox is a Researchers And Facilities