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Shields up! Defend and protect satellites from natural and artificial threats
Protect satellites from natural and artificial threats
Last Update: May 28, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon, Canada
Overview
This program supports innovative concepts, designs, and prototypes to defend satellites from natural and artificial threats. It focuses on protecting Canadian space-based systems against cyber, electromagnetic, collision, and physical adversary threats.
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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 a new product or service
- Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Location
- Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon
Legal structures
- All legal structures
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 of concepts to protect satellites from cyber threats.
- Design of defensive measures against electromagnetic interference and jamming.
- Prototype development for collision and anti-satellite threat protection.
- Creation of solutions to counter physical manipulation and other threat vectors.
Additional information
- Proposals must be consistent with Canada’s international obligations.
- Proposed measures must not harm national security, Canadian defence, or international relations.
- Applicants should explain their assumptions about the orbital regime in their proposal.
- Defensive concepts must account for space radiation and atmospheric interactions.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Shields up! Defend and protect satellites from natural and artificial threats Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Shields up! Defend and protect satellites from natural and artificial threats. 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 Shields up! Defend and protect satellites from natural and artificial threats?
This program supports innovative concepts, designs, and prototypes to defend satellites from natural and artificial threats. It focuses on protecting Canadian space-based systems against cyber, electromagnetic, collision, and physical adversary threats.
Who is eligible for the Shields up! Defend and protect satellites from natural and artificial threats program?
To be eligible for the Shields up! Defend and protect satellites from natural and artificial threats program, you must:
Innovative satellite protection concept.
For Canada’s space systems.
Compliant with international obligations.
What expenses are eligible under Shields up! Defend and protect satellites from natural and artificial threats?
Development of concepts to protect satellites from cyber threats.
Design of defensive measures against electromagnetic interference and jamming.
Prototype development for collision and anti-satellite threat protection.
Creation of solutions to counter physical manipulation and other threat vectors.
Who can I contact for more information about the Shields up! Defend and protect satellites from natural and artificial threats?
You can contact Government of Canada by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the Shields up! Defend and protect satellites from natural and artificial threats available?
The Shields up! Defend and protect satellites from natural and artificial threats program is available the province of Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon.
Is the Shields up! Defend and protect satellites from natural and artificial threats a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Shields up! Defend and protect satellites from natural and artificial threats is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Shields up! Defend and protect satellites from natural and artificial threats?
Shields up! Defend and protect satellites from natural and artificial threats is funded by Government of Canada