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Sentinel Shield: Wide-area Detection for Early Warning Against Uncrewed Aerial Systems
Funding for UAS detection solutions
Last Update: June 19, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,000,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Canada
Overview
This program offers up to $1 million per contract for Build & Test funding, with a possible follow-on acquisition contract of up to $20 million. It supports innovative solutions for wide-area detection, recognition, identification, and tracking of Class I and II uncrewed aerial systems.
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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
- Increase production or service capacity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- For-profit business
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
- Development and testing of counter-UAS detection technologies.
- Solutions for persistent wide-area monitoring and early warning.
- Systems for detection, recognition, identification, and tracking of UAS.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian suppliers.
Who is not eligible
- Non-Canadian suppliers.
- Organizations that do not meet the Canadian supplier definition.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Selection criteria
- Operational performance against the scenario.
- Coverage range and detection altitude.
- Ability to operate in Canadian weather conditions.
- Interoperability, automation, open architecture, and cybersecurity.
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare the proposal
- Review the challenge requirements and prepare the offer.
- Step 2: Submit through the Defence Innovation Portal
- Submit the offer only through the Government of Canada Defence Innovation Portal.
- Follow the deadline and time indicated on CanadaBuys.
- Step 3: Await evaluation
- Selected proposals may be invited into the Build & Test process.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed and selected for Build & Test contracts.
- Selected solutions enter a Build phase followed by a Test phase.
- Solutions that complete testing may be considered for an optional acquisition contract.
- Acquisition is not guaranteed and remains at Canada’s discretion.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Sentinel Shield: Wide-area Detection for Early Warning Against Uncrewed Aerial Systems Program
What is the Sentinel Shield: Wide-area Detection for Early Warning Against Uncrewed Aerial Systems?
This program offers up to $1 million per contract for Build & Test funding, with a possible follow-on acquisition contract of up to $20 million. It supports innovative solutions for wide-area detection, recognition, identification, and tracking of Class I and II uncrewed aerial systems.
How much funding can be received?
Sentinel Shield: Wide-area Detection for Early Warning Against Uncrewed Aerial Systems Funds up to $1,000,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Sentinel Shield: Wide-area Detection for Early Warning Against Uncrewed Aerial Systems program?
To be eligible for the Sentinel Shield: Wide-area Detection for Early Warning Against Uncrewed Aerial Systems program, you must:
TRL 5 or higher solution
Meets challenge requirements
Targets Class I and II UAS
What expenses are eligible under Sentinel Shield: Wide-area Detection for Early Warning Against Uncrewed Aerial Systems?
Development and testing of counter-UAS detection technologies.
Solutions for persistent wide-area monitoring and early warning.
Systems for detection, recognition, identification, and tracking of UAS.
Who can I contact for more information about the Sentinel Shield: Wide-area Detection for Early Warning Against Uncrewed Aerial Systems?
You can contact Department of National Defence (DND) by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the Sentinel Shield: Wide-area Detection for Early Warning Against Uncrewed Aerial Systems available?
The Sentinel Shield: Wide-area Detection for Early Warning Against Uncrewed Aerial Systems program is available across Canada.
Is the Sentinel Shield: Wide-area Detection for Early Warning Against Uncrewed Aerial Systems a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Sentinel Shield: Wide-area Detection for Early Warning Against Uncrewed Aerial Systems is a Grant and Funding