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Speed meets strategy: Building Canada’s hypersonic innovation network
Funding for hypersonic defence research networks
Last Update: June 10, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,000,000
Timeline
- Closing date : February 5, 2026
Location
Canada
Overview
Up to $1,000,000 is available per proposal over two years. The program supports collaborative hypersonic research micro-networks for defence and security applications, including modelling, testing, and vehicle design.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : February 5, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
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
- Hypersonic modelling and simulation research
- Hypersonic ground and flight testing
- Hypersonic vehicle design and integration
- Research on propulsion, flight dynamics, detection, materials, and guidance-control
Documents Needed
- Completed Innovation Networks Proposal Form
- Detailed work plan and budget
- List of partner organizations and their roles
- Supporting information on the proposed solution and TRL
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian universities
- Canadian educational institutions
- Canadian for-profit corporations
- Canadian not-for-profit organizations
- Canadian provincial, territorial, and municipal government organizations
Who is not eligible
- Federal departments and agencies
- Federal crown corporations
- Individuals employed by federal departments, agencies, or crown corporations
- Post-doctoral fellows as applicant or partner
Eligible expenses
- Student, research assistant, and technical staff salaries and benefits
- Equipment purchases or rentals
- Consulting, laboratory analysis, and materials
- Publication, outreach, communication, and travel costs
- Administrative overhead
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Salaries for university investigators already paid by the university
- In-kind contributions
- Land, buildings, and lab relocation costs
- Hospitality, alcohol, gifts, and entertainment
- Lobbying, direct marketing, patent fees, and thesis review costs
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
- Québec applicants may require additional provincial authorization under M-30
Selection criteria
- Innovation and novelty of the research proposal
- Scientific and technical quality of the approach
- Micro-net collaboration and multidisciplinary capacity
- Benefits to Canada
- Work plan feasibility and sustainability
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare the proposal
- Read the applicant guide and challenge statement.
- Complete the Innovation Networks Proposal Form.
- Prepare the work plan, budget, and partner details.
- Step 2: Create a CPC Connect account
- Register on the CPC Connect platform if you do not already have an account.
- Step 3: Request a Connect conversation
- Email IDEaS-IN.IDEeS-RI@forces.gc.ca at least five business days before closing.
- Provide your CPC Connect email address and the number of proposals to submit.
- Step 4: Submit through CPC Connect
- Upload the proposal in the Connect conversation before the deadline.
- Wait for the confirmation message in the conversation.
Processing and Agreement
- Proposals are reviewed by subject matter experts
- Only compliant proposals meeting mandatory criteria are considered for funding
- Selected applicants may be asked for additional information, including financial and technical assessments
- Applicants are notified of the status of their proposal
- Successful applicants are invited to sign a contribution agreement before funding is issued
Additional information
- The program uses a non-repayable contribution model.
- Funding is managed through a contribution agreement with DND.
- Selected projects will be announced on the IDEaS website.
- Applicants should review the applicant guide and challenge statement before applying.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Speed meets strategy: Building Canada’s hypersonic innovation network Program
What is the Speed meets strategy: Building Canada’s hypersonic innovation network?
Up to $1,000,000 is available per proposal over two years. The program supports collaborative hypersonic research micro-networks for defence and security applications, including modelling, testing, and vehicle design.
How much funding can be received?
Speed meets strategy: Building Canada’s hypersonic innovation network Funds up to $1,000,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Speed meets strategy: Building Canada’s hypersonic innovation network program?
To be eligible for the Speed meets strategy: Building Canada’s hypersonic innovation network program, you must:
Multidisciplinary team required
At least 3 eligible organizations
Canadian university must lead
What expenses are eligible under Speed meets strategy: Building Canada’s hypersonic innovation network?
Hypersonic modelling and simulation research
Hypersonic ground and flight testing
Hypersonic vehicle design and integration
Research on propulsion, flight dynamics, detection, materials, and guidance-control
Who can I contact for more information about the Speed meets strategy: Building Canada’s hypersonic innovation network?
You can contact Department of National Defence (DND) by email at IDEaS-IN.IDEeS-RI@forces.gc.ca or by phone at 613-992-0996.
Where is the Speed meets strategy: Building Canada’s hypersonic innovation network available?
The Speed meets strategy: Building Canada’s hypersonic innovation network program is available across Canada.
Is the Speed meets strategy: Building Canada’s hypersonic innovation network a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Speed meets strategy: Building Canada’s hypersonic innovation network is a Partnering and Collaboration