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Innovative Solutions Canada - Virtual and physical training system for semi-autonomous teleoperated manipulators
Robotic teleoperation training system development
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Overview
Innovative Solutions Canada Phase 2 supports Canadian for-profit SMEs to develop a prototype for semi-autonomous teleoperated manipulators. It focuses on human-in-the-loop robotics in unstructured environments, with eligible work including functional prototype development, integrated component testing, and testing in simulated or real operational environments.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop a new product or service
- Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- 499 employees maximum
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 3
Activities funded
- Development of a functional prototype
- Integration of components for testing in a simulated environment
- Testing of a prototype in a simulated or real operational environment
- Preparing the technology for commercialization
Documents Needed
- Information related to the implementation team
- Phase 2 financial proposal
- Completed Phase 2 submission form
Sources and recorded changes
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- For-profit businesses
- Businesses incorporated in Canada federally or provincially
- Small and medium-sized businesses with 499 or fewer full-time equivalent employees
- Businesses conducting research and development activities in Canada
- Businesses meeting the Canada-based wages, full-time equivalent employees, and senior executive thresholds
Eligible expenses
- Salaries paid regularly by the employer during the project, excluding sick leave, vacation pay, profit, overhead, incentives and bonuses
- Contractors’ and subcontractors’ fees
- Travel expenses and reports and studies
- Indirect costs up to 15% of eligible costs
- Materials, patenting costs, and capital costs for equipment, test tools and instruments specifically required for the project
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Purchase or rental of land or buildings, renovation or construction, and other facilities and related real property costs
- Financing costs, legal fees, and loan interest
- Goods or services received as gifts or non-financial contributions
- Property taxes
- Lobbyist fees
Selection criteria
- Proposals must pass all mandatory criteria and, for direct Phase 2 entry, achieve at least 65 of 130 points.
- Post-evaluation selection will give priority to firms with a demonstrated track record of building robotic training platforms for clients.
- Selection may also consider departmental priorities, previous investments, the strengths of each proposal, similar initiatives, and the technology readiness level.
How to apply
- Go to the challenge page on the Innovative Solutions Canada website and click Propose a solution.
- Complete and submit the proposal using the electronic application form; other formats are not accepted.
- If you cannot submit online, contact the Secretariat at solutions@ised-isde.gc.ca to arrange delivery before the closing date and time.
- A successful submission generates an automatic email acknowledgement.
Processing and Agreement
- Proposals are evaluated by NRC IRAP subject matter experts or other departmental experts, and external specialists may be used if needed.
- Canada may request clarifications or verifications during evaluation, and failure to respond may result in the submission being declared non-responsive.
- Responsive proposals are placed in the challenge prequalified directory, but this does not guarantee selection or funding.
- To receive funding, a proposal must meet program requirements, be selected by Canada, and satisfy all requests made by Canada.
- Beneficiaries may be asked to provide interim reports, a final report, and responses to business surveys for up to 5 years after project end.
Additional information
- The successful applicant will be expected to travel to NRC's Aerospace Manufacturing Technology Center in Montreal to demonstrate the system and provide training.
- Kick-off meetings, progress review meetings, and the final review meeting will be conducted by telephone or videoconference.
- The system may be made available to NRC for a mutually agreeable specified time for further testing and validation at their facilities.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Innovative Solutions Canada - Virtual and physical training system for semi-autonomous teleoperated manipulators Program
What is the Innovative Solutions Canada - Virtual and physical training system for semi-autonomous teleoperated manipulators?
Innovative Solutions Canada Phase 2 supports Canadian for-profit SMEs to develop a prototype for semi-autonomous teleoperated manipulators. It focuses on human-in-the-loop robotics in unstructured environments, with eligible work including functional prototype development, integrated component testing, and testing in simulated or real operational environments.
How much funding can be received?
Innovative Solutions Canada - Virtual and physical training system for semi-autonomous teleoperated manipulators Funds up to $1,500,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Innovative Solutions Canada - Virtual and physical training system for semi-autonomous teleoperated manipulators program?
To be eligible for the Innovative Solutions Canada - Virtual and physical training system for semi-autonomous teleoperated manipulators program, you must:
For-profit businesses incorporated in Canada may apply.
Applicants must be small or medium-sized businesses with 499 or fewer FTE employees.
Applicants must conduct R&D in Canada and meet the Canada-based workforce thresholds.
What expenses are eligible under Innovative Solutions Canada - Virtual and physical training system for semi-autonomous teleoperated manipulators?
Salaries paid regularly by the employer during the project, excluding sick leave, vacation pay, profit, overhead, incentives and bonuses
Contractors’ and subcontractors’ fees
Travel expenses and reports and studies
Indirect costs up to 15% of eligible costs
Materials, patenting costs, and capital costs for equipment, test tools and instruments specifically required for the project
Who can I contact for more information about the Innovative Solutions Canada - Virtual and physical training system for semi-autonomous teleoperated manipulators?
You can contact Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) by email at solutions@ised-isde.gc.ca.
Where is the Innovative Solutions Canada - Virtual and physical training system for semi-autonomous teleoperated manipulators available?
The Innovative Solutions Canada - Virtual and physical training system for semi-autonomous teleoperated manipulators program is available across Canada.
Is the Innovative Solutions Canada - Virtual and physical training system for semi-autonomous teleoperated manipulators a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Innovative Solutions Canada - Virtual and physical training system for semi-autonomous teleoperated manipulators is a Grant and Funding