Open
Source verified September 13, 2026
Modular wind power for Northern operations
Northern wind energy challenge
Funding available
$ 5,000,000
Deadline
October 20, 2026
Opened September 10, 2026
Location
Canada
Overview
Modular wind power for Northern operations offers funding up to $5 million for individuals, academia, not-for-profit organizations, provincial, territorial or municipal government organizations, and industry for remote northern wind-energy solutions in the Canadian Subarctic and High Arctic. Projects may include solution development, system design, and prototype build-and-validation in extreme cold, high winds, and icing conditions.
/100
Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- No objectives are currently available
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- All industries
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 3
Activities funded
- Solution development
- System design
- Integration and operational demonstration plans
- Build and validate a prototype in various environments
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Individuals
- Academia
- Not-for-profit organizations
- Provincial, territorial or municipal government organizations
- Industry organizations
Who is not eligible
- Federal crown corporations
- Provincial crown corporations
Eligible geographic areas
- Remote northern locations in the Canadian Subarctic and High Arctic, including Canada's far North and Arctic regions
Selection criteria
- Solutions are assessed throughout the funding period and at the end of each component.
- Further funding is considered based on the criteria established by the individual element and challenge.
How to apply
- Consult the Solicitation Guide available on CanadaBuys.
- Use the new Portal to submit proposals for this challenge.
Processing and Agreement
- Some solutions may be considered for further component funding or funding through other IDEaS program elements.
- Innovators may be invited to showcase their solutions to DND and CAF.
- Innovators may be asked to provide a demonstration of the solution to DND/CAF.
- IDEaS may showcase solutions that show merit to the larger defence and security community through its Marketplace event.
Other components of this program
Explore related funding streams and grants that belong to the same program.
- Counter uncrewed aerial systems (urban) sandbox 2027Urban counter-drone testing opportunity
- IDEaS - Autonomous Systems for Defence and Security: Trust and Barriers to AdoptionFunding for defence autonomy research and adoption
- IDEaS - Best of both worlds: Human autonomy teaming for effective decision makingFunding for trusted human-autonomy teaming solutions
- IDEaS - Better than Meets the Eye: Reliable Object Detection Amongst the WavesMaritime object detection innovation challenge
- IDEaS - Beyond GPS: Quantum solutions for next generation multistatic radar systemsQuantum solutions for synchronized radar systems
- IDEaS - Challenge: Understanding cyber intentFunding for cyber threat detection innovations
- IDEaS - Chemical, Biological and Radiological (CBR) Hazard Detection and PlanningInnovative CBR threat detection solutions
- IDEaS - Code meets combat: Architecting the future of electromagnetic spectrum superiorityCounter-UAS solutions for military integration
- IDEaS - Collaboration of Robotic SystemsSupport for advanced robotic control solutions
- IDEaS - Competitive ProjectsPhased funding for defence and security innovation
Frequently Asked Questions about the Modular wind power for Northern operations Program
What is the Modular wind power for Northern operations?
Modular wind power for Northern operations offers funding up to $5 million for individuals, academia, not-for-profit organizations, provincial, territorial or municipal government organizations, and industry for remote northern wind-energy solutions in the Canadian Subarctic and High Arctic. Projects may include solution development, system design, and prototype build-and-validation in extreme cold, high winds, and icing conditions.
How much funding can be received?
Modular wind power for Northern operations Funds up to $5,000,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program is October 20, 2026. Applicants must submit their complete application before this date to be considered for funding.
Who is eligible for the Modular wind power for Northern operations program?
To be eligible for the Modular wind power for Northern operations program, you must:
Solutions at TRL 1 to 3 are considered for Component 1a.
Solutions at TRL 4 or 5 are considered for Component 1b.
Solutions at TRL 6 to 9 are considered for Component 2.
What expenses are eligible under Modular wind power for Northern operations?
Solution development
System design
Integration and operational demonstration plans
Build and validate a prototype in various environments
Where is the Modular wind power for Northern operations available?
The Modular wind power for Northern operations program is available across Canada.
Is the Modular wind power for Northern operations a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Modular wind power for Northern operations is a Grant and Funding