STDP AO 10.3 Space R&D – Next wave of technologies

• A completed original application form signed by the duly authorized representative
• The résumés of each team member responsible for managing the project and key technical personnel
• Proof of incorporation or registration and a copy of the document(s) confirming the legal name of the applicant
• Letters from other organisations with a major participation in project execution and letters of interest demonstrating interest in the project outcomes, if applicable
• The Declaration on Confidentiality, Access to Information Act and Privacy Act form signed by the duly authorized representative

Who is eligible?

• For-profit organizations established and operating in Canada
• Not-for-profit organizations established and operating in Canada

Who is not eligible

• Academic institutions

Eligible expenses

• Acquisition or rental of equipment including software (max 20% of project costs)
• Consultant services
• Data acquisition
• Laboratory analysis services
• Salaries and benefits (real salary rates with benefits up to 20% of salary)
• Travel expenses including accommodation and meals
• Material and supplies
• Overhead costs (max 15% of project eligible costs)

Ineligible Costs and Activities

• Earth observation data processing solutions (eligible through smartEarth initiative)
• Space-related medical technologies
• Prospecting and In-Situ Resource Utilization (ISRU) technologies
• Space-related food production technologies
• Space-related life support systems
• Technologies already funded by CSA through another contract, contribution, or grant
• Projects targeting TRL higher than TRL-6

• Project Innovation (max 20 points): Novelty and innovation of the proposed technology
• Project Implementation (max 30 points): Completeness and effectiveness of implementation plan
• Market Assessment (max 10 points): Understanding of market needs for the technology
• Roadmap to Product Deployment (max 30 points): Post-project development plan
• Benefit to Applicant (max 5 points): Impact on company growth and jobs
• Benefit to Canadian Space Sector (max 5 points): Socio-economic benefits to Canada

• Register your intent to submit an application using the Registration Portal no later than February 6, 2026
• Use the Proposal title format STDP AO10.3_Name Of Organization_Short project name and enter the contact person information in the Applicant section
• After the request is submitted, an email will confirm registration and provide credentials for document submission; confirmation is expected within three business days
• Submit the application by March 13, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. (ET)

• Acknowledgment of receipt within 5 business days of application submission
• Funding decision within 16 weeks of AO closing date
• Contribution agreement sent for signature within 4 weeks after formal approval
• Payment issued within 6 weeks after fulfilling agreement requirements
• Recipients must keep project records for 6 years after project completion

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