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Speed meets strategy: Building Canada’s hypersonic innovation network
Funding for hypersonic defence research networks
Last Update: June 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,000,000
Timeline
- Closing date : February 5, 2026
Location
Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon, 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
- Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon
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
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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
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
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Speed meets strategy: Building Canada’s hypersonic innovation network. 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 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 Government of Canada 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 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 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