Vehicle theft prevention
- Open Date : August 14, 2024
- Closing date : September 25, 2024
Overview
The Innovative Solutions Canada - Vehicle Theft Prevention grant, with a maximum funding amount of $150,000 for Phase 1, aims to support small Canadian businesses in developing new or significantly enhanced electrical or electromechanical solutions to deter and prevent vehicle theft. Eligible activities include proof of feasibility projects within technology readiness levels 1-4.
At a glance
Funding available
- Develop a new product or service
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Open Date : August 14, 2024
- Closing date : September 25, 2024
Eligible candidates
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Canada
- For-profit business
- All revenue ranges
- 499 employees maximum
- Startups
Next Steps
Activities funded
This grant supports projects focused on innovative solutions to prevent vehicle theft. The eligible activities must demonstrate technical feasibility, affordability, and effectiveness against specific vehicle theft methods.
- Development of electrical or electromechanical products designed to deter relay attacks and key programming thefts.
- Creation of affordable and easy-to-install aftermarket solutions for vehicle theft prevention.
- Solutions that operate effectively in diverse Canadian weather conditions and geographical locations.
- Proposals ensuring that innovations comply with Canadian safety standards and do not interfere with vehicle systems.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
This grant is open to small businesses in Canada that focus on innovation and have the capability to submit proposals for Proof of Feasibility phases in response to challenges outlined by the Canadian government.
- For-profit small businesses.
- Incorporated in Canada, either federally or provincially.
- Maintain 499 or fewer full-time equivalent (FTE) employees.
- Conduct research and development activities within Canada.
- Have at least 50% of annual wages, salaries, and fees paid to employees and contractors primarily working in Canada.
- Ensure that at least 50% of FTE employees have Canada as their ordinary place of work.
- At least 50% of senior executives (Vice President level and above) reside in Canada.
Eligible expenses
The grant is aimed at encouraging Canadian innovators to propose solutions that deter and prevent vehicle theft through new electrical or electromechanical innovations. Eligible projects should fall under the category of Proof of Feasibility and adhere to the specified technological readiness levels.
- Projects that develop low-cost and effective electrical or electromechanical innovations for vehicles to combat theft.
- Innovation projects designed for cars, SUVs, and trucks weighing under 4,536 kilograms.
- Projects focused on creating commercially viable and affordable vehicle security solutions.
- Development of easy-to-install aftermarket solutions that function in diverse Canadian climatic conditions.
- Technological innovations that do not interfere with vehicle safety or void manufacturer warranties.
Eligible geographic areas
This grant is available to businesses incorporated in Canada. Eligible companies must be located within the country to apply for this funding opportunity.
- Companies incorporated federally in Canada.
- Organizations incorporated provincially within any Canadian province or territory.
Additional information
Here are some additional details to keep in mind for the grant proposal:
- All communication for meetings will take place by telephone or videoconference.
- Selected companies are eligible to receive one grant per phase per challenge.
- No travel is necessary for Phase 1.
- Proposals must pass all Mandatory Criteria to proceed to Part 2.
- Proposals must achieve a minimum pass mark of 65 out of 130 possible points in Part 2 to be considered responsive.
- Enquiries regarding the challenge must be submitted in writing no later than ten calendar days before the closing date.