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Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS) — Innovation Networks: Micro-nets
Quantum defence research network funding
Last Update: May 28, 2026
Funding available
$ 3,000,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Canada
Overview
Non-repayable support for quantum defence innovation networks. Up to $3 million funds collaborative research, prototyping, testing, and related outreach on quantum sensing, communications, and computing.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Conduct research and development activities
- Strengthen organizational capacity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- 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
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Research and development on quantum technologies for defence and security.
- Concept design, proof of concept, systems development, testing, and prototyping.
- Scientific conferences and public outreach.
Documents Needed
- Completed Letter of Intent form
- Completed full proposal form
- Letters of support from other funders, if applicable
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian universities and educational institutions chartered in Canada
- Incorporated for-profit organizations
- Incorporated not-for-profit organizations
- Provincial, territorial, and municipal government organizations
- International universities and educational institutions
Who is not eligible
- Post-doctoral fellows
- University investigators receiving direct and continuous salary through their university
- Non-Canadian affiliated participants may be rejected at DND's discretion
Eligible expenses
- Salaries and benefits for students, research assistants, and technical staff
- Equipment purchases or rentals
- Consulting, lab analysis, materials, travel, and communication costs
- Administrative overhead
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Salaries for university investigators already paid directly by the university
- In-kind contributions
- Land, buildings, and lab relocation
- Lobbying, direct marketing, and regular business costs
- Patent fees and other non-essential costs
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
- Québec applicants may be subject to additional provincial authorization requirements
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed in two stages: Letter of Intent and full proposal.
- Only eligible LOIs are invited to submit a full proposal.
- Full proposals are assessed by subject-matter experts and then reviewed for funding consideration.
- Selected applicants are invited to sign a contribution agreement with DND.
- No funding commitment exists until the agreement is signed.
Additional information
- Applicants must use the CPC Connect service for submission.
- Questions about the call must be sent to IDEaS by email before the deadline window.
- Funded projects will be announced on the IDEaS website.
- The initial recipient must manage funding and reporting for ultimate recipients.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS) — Innovation Networks: Micro-nets Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS) — Innovation Networks: Micro-nets. 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: Micro-nets?
Non-repayable support for quantum defence innovation networks. Up to $3 million funds collaborative research, prototyping, testing, and related outreach on quantum sensing, communications, and computing.
How much funding can be received?
Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS) — Innovation Networks: Micro-nets Funds up to $3,000,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS) — Innovation Networks: Micro-nets program?
To be eligible for the Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS) — Innovation Networks: Micro-nets program, you must:
Three eligible organizations minimum
Canadian university leads the team
Quantum defence S&T focus
What expenses are eligible under Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS) — Innovation Networks: Micro-nets?
Research and development on quantum technologies for defence and security.
Concept design, proof of concept, systems development, testing, and prototyping.
Scientific conferences and public outreach.
Who can I contact for more information about the Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS) — Innovation Networks: Micro-nets?
You can contact Government of Canada 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: Micro-nets available?
The Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS) — Innovation Networks: Micro-nets program is available across Canada.
Is the Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS) — Innovation Networks: Micro-nets a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS) — Innovation Networks: Micro-nets is a Researchers And Facilities