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Unmasking biothreats: Identifying biological agents in the field
Field-deployable biological agent detection funding
Last Update: May 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
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 $5 million is available to develop and validate field-deployable solutions for identifying biological agents. The program supports innovative approaches such as automated sample preparation, multi-matrix testing, and agent-agnostic identification.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase production or service capacity
- Develop a new product or service
- Increase operational productivity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Location
- Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Research
- Emergency and Relief
- Economic, Social and Community Development
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Development of field-deployable systems for identifying biological threat agents.
- Automated sample preparation and analysis solutions.
- Prototype building and validation in different environments.
- Agent-agnostic or rapidly adaptable identification methods.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Individuals
- Academic institutions
- Non-profit organizations
- Provincial, territorial, or municipal government organizations
- Industry
Who is not eligible
- Federal Crown corporations
- Provincial Crown corporations
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Unmasking biothreats: Identifying biological agents in the field Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Unmasking biothreats: Identifying biological agents in the field. 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 Unmasking biothreats: Identifying biological agents in the field?
Up to $5 million is available to develop and validate field-deployable solutions for identifying biological agents. The program supports innovative approaches such as automated sample preparation, multi-matrix testing, and agent-agnostic identification.
How much funding can be received?
Unmasking biothreats: Identifying biological agents in the field Funds up to $5,000,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Unmasking biothreats: Identifying biological agents in the field program?
To be eligible for the Unmasking biothreats: Identifying biological agents in the field program, you must:
Open to individuals, academia, non-profits, government bodies, and industry.
Solution must target field identification of biological agents.
Technology readiness level determines funding stage.
What expenses are eligible under Unmasking biothreats: Identifying biological agents in the field?
Development of field-deployable systems for identifying biological threat agents.
Automated sample preparation and analysis solutions.
Prototype building and validation in different environments.
Agent-agnostic or rapidly adaptable identification methods.
Who can I contact for more information about the Unmasking biothreats: Identifying biological agents in the field?
You can contact Government of Canada by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the Unmasking biothreats: Identifying biological agents in the field available?
The Unmasking biothreats: Identifying biological agents in the field 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 Unmasking biothreats: Identifying biological agents in the field a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Unmasking biothreats: Identifying biological agents in the field is a Grant and Funding