How do I apply for Developmental Licence Playbook?

Visit Government of Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada's website for application instructions.

What industries are eligible for Developmental Licence Playbook?

Eligible industries include: wireless technology, telecommunications, technology.

Who administers Developmental Licence Playbook?

This program is administered by Government of Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada.

Are there similar programs to Developmental Licence Playbook?

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How can I improve my chances of getting approved for Developmental Licence Playbook?

Our detailed breakdown covers step-by-step application instructions, required document checklists, and eligible expense breakdowns so you know exactly what to prepare before applying.

Developmental Licence Playbook

Government of Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada

💻 Technology & Digital Transformation🔬 Research🌱 Early-Stage💼 Commercialization🍁 National

Access wireless spectrum to test a business idea

Funding

Up to $300,000,000

Deadline

Jan 31, 2025

Status

Rolling Intake

What Is This Program?

Apply for a developmental licence that provides access to wireless spectrum to test and validate innovative solutions in health care, transportation, smart cities, manufacturing, agriculture, public safety and more.

Who Is Eligible?

Business Size: small, medium

Industries: wireless technology, telecommunications, technology

Region: Canada

Other Criteria: Relates to research and development, Focuses on advancing technology, Project will be time limited, Project does not interfere with current or anticipated systems, Not to be used for commercial trials involving financial cost recovery from users or for operational purposes, Eligible to hold a licence under section 9 of the Radiocommunication Regulations, For developmental spectrum licence: testing concerns high-density, low-powered systems across a specified area

🏆 Detailed Application Guide

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📋What Are the Application Steps & Timeline?

📝Steps to Apply: Complete and submit the Letter of Intent form
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🌐Application Portal: https://ised-isde.canada.ca/site/spectrum-management-telecommunications/en/licences-and-certificates/developmental-licence-playbook
📤Submission Method: online
🔄Intake Type: rolling

📄What Documents Are Required?

✅Required Documents: Letter of Intent
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📐Format Requirements: PDF only, max 10MB
📥Templates Available: Letter of Intent
✉️Supporting Letters: No letters of support required

💰What Expenses Are Eligible?

🧾Eligible Expenses: Developmental radio licences
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🚫Ineligible Expenses: Commercial trial that involves financial cost recovery from users
💳Payment Model: mixed

🤝Is Matching Funding Required?

📊What Are the Reporting Requirements?

🗓️Reporting Frequency: null
📑Reporting Requirements: Letter of Intent
Nature of test
Technical details
🔍Audit Requirements: null
📢Branding Requirements: null
🗄️Record Retention Period: null

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What's included

🛣️Step-by-step application roadmap
📋Complete document checklist
💰Eligible expenses breakdown
🤝Cost-share & matching details
📊Compliance & reporting guide
📄Official program documents
🖨️Print-friendly report

How Do I Apply?

spectrumoperations-operationsduspectre@ised-isde.gc.ca

1-800-461-2646

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

This program is available to small, medium businesses in wireless technology, telecommunications, technology industries located in Canada.

This program offers funding up to $300,000,000.

The application deadline is January 31, 2025.

What You'll Get

🛣️Step-by-step application roadmap
📋Complete document checklist
💰Eligible expenses breakdown
🤝Cost-share & matching details
📊Compliance & reporting guide
📄Official program documents
🖨️Print-friendly report

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