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IDEaS - It’s not just Noise: Innovative Tools for Acoustic Sensor Operators
Innovative underwater detection tools for defence
Last Update: June 10, 2026
Funding available
$ 229,976
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Canada
Overview
This program supports innovative solutions to help acoustic sensor operators detect, classify, localize, and track underwater contacts more effectively. It focuses on real-time, multi-sensor tools and methods to improve decision-making for DND/CAF operators.
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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 : 229,976 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- All legal structures
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 tools to detect underwater contacts from ocean data.
- Creation of tools to localize detected contacts.
- Real-time analysis of measurements from multiple sensors.
- Classification of underwater contacts by type.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the IDEaS - It’s not just Noise: Innovative Tools for Acoustic Sensor Operators Program
What is the IDEaS - It’s not just Noise: Innovative Tools for Acoustic Sensor Operators?
This program supports innovative solutions to help acoustic sensor operators detect, classify, localize, and track underwater contacts more effectively. It focuses on real-time, multi-sensor tools and methods to improve decision-making for DND/CAF operators.
How much funding can be received?
IDEaS - It’s not just Noise: Innovative Tools for Acoustic Sensor Operators Funds up to $229,976 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the IDEaS - It’s not just Noise: Innovative Tools for Acoustic Sensor Operators program?
To be eligible for the IDEaS - It’s not just Noise: Innovative Tools for Acoustic Sensor Operators program, you must:
Real-time underwater contact analysis.
Multi-sensor detection and tracking.
Use of public or commercial data.
What expenses are eligible under IDEaS - It’s not just Noise: Innovative Tools for Acoustic Sensor Operators?
Development of tools to detect underwater contacts from ocean data.
Creation of tools to localize detected contacts.
Real-time analysis of measurements from multiple sensors.
Classification of underwater contacts by type.
Who can I contact for more information about the IDEaS - It’s not just Noise: Innovative Tools for Acoustic Sensor Operators?
You can contact Government of Canada by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the IDEaS - It’s not just Noise: Innovative Tools for Acoustic Sensor Operators available?
The IDEaS - It’s not just Noise: Innovative Tools for Acoustic Sensor Operators program is available across Canada.
Is the IDEaS - It’s not just Noise: Innovative Tools for Acoustic Sensor Operators a grant, loan, or tax credit?
IDEaS - It’s not just Noise: Innovative Tools for Acoustic Sensor Operators is a Grant and Funding