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Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS) — Innovation Networks: Cognition and trust: Real-time dynamic calibration for human-autonomy teams
Funding for human-autonomy trust research
Last Update: June 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,000,000
Timeline
- Closing date : June 17, 2026
Location
Canada
Overview
This program provides up to $1,000,000 to develop a research Micro-net until March 31, 2028. It supports research on trust metrics, explainable autonomy, and human-autonomy teaming, with testing required in the project.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop team skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : June 17, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Research and development on human-autonomy trust assessment and calibration
- Development of a dynamic trust management system
- Testing in simulation or laboratory environments
- Research on trust metrics, explainable autonomy, and human-autonomy teaming
Documents Needed
- Innovation Networks Proposal form
- Applicant Guide
- Detailed work plan and budget
- List of partner organizations and their roles
- Any supporting documents for selected applicants, if requested
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian universities
- Canadian universities and educational institutions
- Canadian incorporated for-profit organizations
- Canadian incorporated not-for-profit organizations
- Provincial, territorial, and municipal government organizations in Canada
Who is not eligible
- Federal departments and agencies
- Crown corporations
- Persons employed by federal departments, agencies, or Crown corporations
- Adjunct professors as lead applicants
- Post-doctoral fellows as applicants or partners
Eligible expenses
- Salaries and benefits for students, research assistants, and technical staff
- Equipment and capital expenses
- Professional services from third parties
- Research and development costs, including travel, materials, lab analysis, and data work
- Intellectual property protection and administrative overhead
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- In-kind contributions
- Salary for university investigators already paid by the university
- Land or building purchases
- Lobbying, direct marketing, and business promotion
- Hospitality, patent fees, and travel insurance
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
- Quebec applicants that are municipal bodies, school bodies, or agencies may be subject to additional provincial approval requirements
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by subject matter experts.
- Only proposals meeting mandatory and rated criteria may be pre-qualified.
- Selected applicants may be asked for additional information or assessments.
- Successful applicants are invited to sign a contribution agreement with DND.
- No funding commitment exists until the agreement is signed.
Additional information
- All costs must be in Canadian dollars.
- Key contribution agreement details may be published on the DND website.
- Selected projects will require a contribution agreement before funding is released.
- Funded Micro-nets must participate in annual challenge engagement meetings.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS) — Innovation Networks: Cognition and trust: Real-time dynamic calibration for human-autonomy teams Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS) — Innovation Networks: Cognition and trust: Real-time dynamic calibration for human-autonomy teams. 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 Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS) — Innovation Networks: Cognition and trust: Real-time dynamic calibration for human-autonomy teams?
This program provides up to $1,000,000 to develop a research Micro-net until March 31, 2028. It supports research on trust metrics, explainable autonomy, and human-autonomy teaming, with testing required in the project.
How much funding can be received?
Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS) — Innovation Networks: Cognition and trust: Real-time dynamic calibration for human-autonomy teams Funds up to $1,000,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS) — Innovation Networks: Cognition and trust: Real-time dynamic calibration for human-autonomy teams program?
To be eligible for the Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS) — Innovation Networks: Cognition and trust: Real-time dynamic calibration for human-autonomy teams program, you must:
Multidisciplinary team
At least three eligible organizations
Led by a Canadian university
What expenses are eligible under Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS) — Innovation Networks: Cognition and trust: Real-time dynamic calibration for human-autonomy teams?
Research and development on human-autonomy trust assessment and calibration
Development of a dynamic trust management system
Testing in simulation or laboratory environments
Research on trust metrics, explainable autonomy, and human-autonomy teaming
Who can I contact for more information about the Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS) — Innovation Networks: Cognition and trust: Real-time dynamic calibration for human-autonomy teams?
You can contact Department of National Defence (DND) by email at IDEaS-IN.IDEeS-RI@forces.gc.ca or by phone at 613-992-0996.
Where is the Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS) — Innovation Networks: Cognition and trust: Real-time dynamic calibration for human-autonomy teams available?
The Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS) — Innovation Networks: Cognition and trust: Real-time dynamic calibration for human-autonomy teams program is available across Canada.
Is the Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS) — Innovation Networks: Cognition and trust: Real-time dynamic calibration for human-autonomy teams a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS) — Innovation Networks: Cognition and trust: Real-time dynamic calibration for human-autonomy teams is a Researchers And Facilities