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IDEaS - Innovation Networks: Cognition and trust: Real-time dynamic calibration for human-autonomy teams - Canada
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IDEaS - Innovation Networks: Cognition and trust: Real-time dynamic calibration for human-autonomy teams

Funding for human-autonomy trust research
Offered by
Department of National Defence (DND)
Official source: canada.ca

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Last Update: September 20, 2026
Latest change: The IDEaS opportunities listing now shows a different set of open and closed opportunities, including updated 2026 intake windows.
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Funding available
$ 1,000,000
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Canada
Who can apply

Canadian universities

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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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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 $
Funds Providers

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • All industries
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
2
Validate your eligibility

Availability timeline

2026
Periods: 2

Activities funded

  • Research and development activities to address one or more specific aspect(s) of the defence and security challenge
  • A dynamic trust management system that measures, maintains, repairs, and calibrates trust
  • Trust metrics: define and quantify
  • Explainable and assured autonomy or trust in human-autonomy teaming
  • Testing such as software simulation testing

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

Official resources

Official page

Cognition and trust: Real-time dynamic calibration for human-autonomy teams

Program guide

Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (2026)

Innovation Networks

Modular wind power for Northern operations

Application form

DND 4807-E - Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEa S) Innovation Networks Proposal Form

DND 6184-E - Enhancing Medical Capability in Austere Operational Environments Proposal Form

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

Selection criteria

  • Innovation and novelty
  • Expected outcomes and potential impact
  • Scientific or technical quality
  • Micro-net management and collaboration capacity
  • Benefits to Canada and GBA+ considerations

How to apply

  • Step 1: Prepare the proposal
    • Read the Applicant Guide and the challenge statement.
    • Complete the Innovation Networks Proposal form.
    • Prepare the work plan, budget, and partner information.
  • Step 2: Create a CPC Connect account
    • Register on the Canada Post CPC Connect platform if needed.
    • Use the account to access the submission process.
  • Step 3: Request a Connect conversation
    • Email IDEaS-IN.IDEeS-RI@forces.gc.ca at least five business days before closing.
    • Provide the email address linked to the CPC Connect account and the number of proposals.
  • Step 4: Submit the proposal
    • Upload the completed proposal through CPC Connect before the deadline.
    • Wait for the confirmation message in the conversation.

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.

Contacts

IDEaS-IN.IDEeS-RI@forces.gc.ca
613-992-0996

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Frequently Asked Questions about the IDEaS - Innovation Networks: Cognition and trust: Real-time dynamic calibration for human-autonomy teams Program

What is the 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?

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 IDEaS - Innovation Networks: Cognition and trust: Real-time dynamic calibration for human-autonomy teams program?

To be eligible for the 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 IDEaS - Innovation Networks: Cognition and trust: Real-time dynamic calibration for human-autonomy teams?

Research and development activities to address one or more specific aspect(s) of the defence and security challenge A dynamic trust management system that measures, maintains, repairs, and calibrates trust Trust metrics: define and quantify Explainable and assured autonomy or trust in human-autonomy teaming Testing such as software simulation testing

Who can I contact for more information about the 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 IDEaS - Innovation Networks: Cognition and trust: Real-time dynamic calibration for human-autonomy teams available?

The IDEaS - Innovation Networks: Cognition and trust: Real-time dynamic calibration for human-autonomy teams program is available across Canada.

Is the IDEaS - Innovation Networks: Cognition and trust: Real-time dynamic calibration for human-autonomy teams a grant, loan, or tax credit?

IDEaS - Innovation Networks: Cognition and trust: Real-time dynamic calibration for human-autonomy teams is a Grant and Funding