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STDP AO 10.3 Space R&D – Next wave of technologies
Canadian space technology support for organizations
Funding available
$ 500,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Canada
Overview
STDP AO 10.3 Space R&D – Next wave of technologies supports for-profit and not-for-profit organizations established and operating in Canada through non-repayable contributions of up to $500,000 per project. It supports Canadian industrial capabilities in space technologies and allows extensions for technologies demonstrating strong potential.
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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 : 500,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- All industries
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Technology development activities of the Canadian space sector
- Strengthening industrial capabilities through new concepts, products and/or know-how
- Basic R&D of space technologies in the space application segment
- Projects that strive to achieve technology readiness level (TRL) 3 or 4 at the end of the project
Documents Needed
- 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, if applicable; letters of interest, demonstrating interest in the outcomes of the project, if applicable
- The Declaration on Confidentiality, Access to Information Act and Privacy Act form signed by the duly authorized representative; the M-30 Supporting documentation form for organizations in Quebec; the Bill-18 Supporting Documentation form for organizations in Alberta
Official resources
Eligibility
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, data acquisition, consultant services, and laboratory analysis services
- Material and supplies
- Overhead (administrative) costs, not to exceed 15% of project eligible costs
- Salaries and benefits, with real salary rates and benefits of up to 20% of the admissible salary
- Travel expenses including accommodation and related meal allowances; taxes for goods and services acquired in a foreign country net of any rebate or reimbursement received in the foreign country
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Applications related to developing earth observation data processing solutions, eligible through CSA's smartEarth initiative
- Development of space-related medical technologies; development of prospecting and In Situ Resource Utilization (ISRU) related technologies; development of space-related food production technologies; development of space-related life support systems
- Technologies already funded by CSA through another contract, contribution, or grant
- Projects aiming at TRLs higher than TRL-6
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Selection criteria
- Project Strategy (50% of the overall score)
- Project Innovation (Maximum: 20 points)
- Project Implementation (Maximum: 30 points)
- Post-Project Strategy (50% of the overall score)
- Market Assessment, Roadmap to product deployment, Benefit to the applicant, and Benefit to Canadian Space Sector
How to apply
- 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)
Processing and Agreement
- 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
Contacts
Availability timeline
2026
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Frequently Asked Questions about the STDP AO 10.3 Space R&D – Next wave of technologies Program
What is the STDP AO 10.3 Space R&D – Next wave of technologies?
STDP AO 10.3 Space R&D – Next wave of technologies supports for-profit and not-for-profit organizations established and operating in Canada through non-repayable contributions of up to $500,000 per project. It supports Canadian industrial capabilities in space technologies and allows extensions for technologies demonstrating strong potential.
How much funding can be received?
STDP AO 10.3 Space R&D – Next wave of technologies Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $500,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the STDP AO 10.3 Space R&D – Next wave of technologies program?
To be eligible for the STDP AO 10.3 Space R&D – Next wave of technologies program, you must:
The applicant must be a for-profit or not-for-profit organization established and operating in Canada
Academic institutions are not eligible
What expenses are eligible under STDP AO 10.3 Space R&D – Next wave of technologies?
Technology development activities of the Canadian space sector
Strengthening industrial capabilities through new concepts, products and/or know-how
Basic R&D of space technologies in the space application segment
Projects that strive to achieve technology readiness level (TRL) 3 or 4 at the end of the project
Who can I contact for more information about the STDP AO 10.3 Space R&D – Next wave of technologies?
You can contact Canadian Space Agency (CSA) by email at pdts-stdp@asc-csa.gc.ca.
Where is the STDP AO 10.3 Space R&D – Next wave of technologies available?
The STDP AO 10.3 Space R&D – Next wave of technologies program is available across Canada.