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STDP AO 10.1 Space R&D – Advanced technologies
Funding for advanced space technology R&D
Last Update: May 28, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,000,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Canada
Overview
Non-repayable contributions of up to $1,000,000 per project are available for advanced space technology R&D. The program supports Canadian organizations developing new concepts, products, and know-how in space technologies, with expected deployment in the short to medium term.
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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
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
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 advanced space technologies
- Basic research and development to reduce technological unknowns
- Pre-commercial technology work to validate feasibility of space concepts
- Projects aimed at reaching TRL 5 or 6
Documents Needed
- Completed application form signed by an authorized representative
- Resumés of key project team members
- Proof of incorporation or registration
- Support letters, if applicable
- Confidentiality and privacy declaration form
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- For-profit organizations
- Not-for-profit organizations
- Canadian space industry organizations
Who is not eligible
- Academic institutions
- Organizations not established or operating in Canada
- Applicants submitting a project already funded by CSA through another agreement
- Applicants trying to submit the same project more than once under this AO
Eligible expenses
- Equipment purchase or rental for the project
- Consulting services
- Data acquisition and archiving
- Administrative overhead up to 15% of eligible costs
- Materials, supplies, laboratory analysis, salaries and benefits, and travel
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Earth observation data processing solutions covered by smartEarth
- Space-related medical technologies
- Prospecting and ISRU technologies
- Space-related food production technologies
- Space-related life support systems
- Technologies already funded by CSA under another contract, contribution, or grant
- Projects aiming above TRL 6
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Selection criteria
- Technical objectives clearly quantified
- Expected results and measurement method clearly described
- Technological unknowns and working hypotheses clearly stated
- Proposed solution goes beyond ordinary engineering or current operations
- Current TRL and targeted TRL up to TRL 6 clearly substantiated
How to apply
- Step 1: Register intent to submit
- Use the CSA Registration Portal
- Submit the registration by the deadline
- Wait for the confirmation email and access credentials
- Step 2: Prepare the application package
- Complete all sections of the application form
- Gather the required supporting documents
- Combine everything into one PDF file in the required order
- Step 3: Upload the application
- Log in to the secured document portal using the credentials provided
- Upload all application documents before the deadline
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are first reviewed after registration and submission through the CSA portal.
- The CSA may consult or verify information with third parties during assessment.
- If the application moves forward, additional governing documents and financial statements may be requested.
- A written contribution agreement must be signed before funding is committed.
Additional information
- Applicants may request additional funding and an extension of the contribution agreement in later phases.
- Financial statements for the previous two fiscal years and the most recent interim results may be requested later in the evaluation process.
- Projects must comply with federal, provincial/territorial, and municipal laws and regulations.
- Applicants are encouraged to attach equity, diversity and inclusion plans or policies.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the STDP AO 10.1 Space R&D – Advanced technologies Program
What is the STDP AO 10.1 Space R&D – Advanced technologies?
Non-repayable contributions of up to $1,000,000 per project are available for advanced space technology R&D. The program supports Canadian organizations developing new concepts, products, and know-how in space technologies, with expected deployment in the short to medium term.
How much funding can be received?
STDP AO 10.1 Space R&D – Advanced technologies Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $1,000,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the STDP AO 10.1 Space R&D – Advanced technologies program?
To be eligible for the STDP AO 10.1 Space R&D – Advanced technologies program, you must:
Canadian for-profit or non-profit organization
Space technology basic R&D project
Project targets TRL 5-6
What expenses are eligible under STDP AO 10.1 Space R&D – Advanced technologies?
Development of advanced space technologies
Basic research and development to reduce technological unknowns
Pre-commercial technology work to validate feasibility of space concepts
Projects aimed at reaching TRL 5 or 6
Who can I contact for more information about the STDP AO 10.1 Space R&D – Advanced technologies?
You can contact Canadian Space Agency (CSA) by email at pdts-stdp@asc-csa.gc.ca or by phone at 450-926-4866.
Where is the STDP AO 10.1 Space R&D – Advanced technologies available?
The STDP AO 10.1 Space R&D – Advanced technologies program is available across Canada.
Is the STDP AO 10.1 Space R&D – Advanced technologies a grant, loan, or tax credit?
STDP AO 10.1 Space R&D – Advanced technologies is a Grant and Funding