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Weak Magnetic Anomaly Detection for Defence and Security
Advancing prototype magnetic anomaly detection for defence and security
Funding available
$ 2,000,000
Deadline
November 27, 2026
Opened October 30, 2026
Location
Canada
Who can apply
For-profit businesses incorporated in Canada, federally or provincially.
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Overview
Weak Magnetic Anomaly Detection for Defence and Security is a Phase 2 Innovative Solutions Canada contract opportunity offering up to $2,000,000 CAD to incorporated Canadian small and medium-sized businesses conducting R&D in Canada. It supports integrated quantum, classical, or hybrid magnetometer prototypes that detect and identify magnetic anomalies, including through barriers.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop a new product or service
- Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
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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Determine your project
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 3
Activities funded
- Develop a Phase 2 prototype of a novel magnetometer for detecting magnetic anomalies for defence and security, using quantum sensors, classical sensors or a combination of both.
Documents Needed
- Challenge Stream Submission Form
- Proposal Submission Form
Sources and recorded changes
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- For-profit businesses incorporated in Canada, federally or provincially.
- Small and medium-sized businesses with 499 or fewer FTE employees.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada: the applicant’s R&D activities must take place in Canada.
Selection criteria
- Mandatory criteria are assessed as Pass or Fail, including whether the proposal addresses all Essential Outcomes, demonstrates a current TRL from 5 to 9 inclusive, proves feasibility, and meets an ISC definition of innovation.
- Advancement over the state of the art is point-rated at 0, 5, 12 or 20 points based on the improvements demonstrated and their potential competitive advantages.
- Additional Outcomes are point-rated from 0 to 10 points; science and technology risks and project risks are each rated from 0 to 10 points.
- The Phase 2 project plan is rated from 0 to 20 points, and the implementation team is rated from 0 to 20 points.
- Inclusivity is rated from 0 to 20 points, with registered Indigenous Businesses receiving the maximum score for Question 8. Proposals must achieve at least 65 of 130 possible points to be responsive.
How to apply
- Submit a proposal through the online Challenge Stream proposal portal; login is required.
Processing and Agreement
- Canada will make final decisions on the number of Phase 2 awards based on factors including evaluation results, departmental priorities and availability of funds.
- The Government of Canada reserves the right to make partial awards and negotiate changes to project scope.
Additional information
- Contract travel to Ottawa is expected about 4 times during the contract period.
- Kick-off, progress review and final review communications will take place by telephone or videoconference.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Weak Magnetic Anomaly Detection for Defence and Security Program
What is the Weak Magnetic Anomaly Detection for Defence and Security?
Weak Magnetic Anomaly Detection for Defence and Security is a Phase 2 Innovative Solutions Canada contract opportunity offering up to $2,000,000 CAD to incorporated Canadian small and medium-sized businesses conducting R&D in Canada. It supports integrated quantum, classical, or hybrid magnetometer prototypes that detect and identify magnetic anomalies, including through barriers.
How much funding can be received?
Weak Magnetic Anomaly Detection for Defence and Security Funds up to $2,000,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program is November 27, 2026. Applicants must submit their complete application before this date to be considered for funding.
Who is eligible for the Weak Magnetic Anomaly Detection for Defence and Security program?
To be eligible for the Weak Magnetic Anomaly Detection for Defence and Security program, you must:
The applicant must be a for-profit business incorporated in Canada with 499 or fewer FTE employees.
The applicant’s R&D activities must take place in Canada.
Specified Canada-based workforce and senior executive thresholds must be met.
Who can I contact for more information about the Weak Magnetic Anomaly Detection for Defence and Security?
You can contact Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) by email at TPSGC.PASIC-APISC.PWGSC@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca.
Where is the Weak Magnetic Anomaly Detection for Defence and Security available?
The Weak Magnetic Anomaly Detection for Defence and Security program is available across Canada.
Is the Weak Magnetic Anomaly Detection for Defence and Security a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Weak Magnetic Anomaly Detection for Defence and Security is a Other Support