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Browse Open ProgramsHelps Canadian businesses and organizations develop solutions to detect and counter small drones. Provides support for projects that enhance security against uncrewed aerial systems.
Opportunity for selected innovators to test advanced Counter Uncrewed Aerial Systems (CUAS) prototypes at a dedicated range in Suffield, Alberta for up to five days. Participants will receive on-site one-on-one interaction and feedback from Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), US Government, RCMP end-users, and science experts. $1.75 million in monetary prizes are available for promising technologies, awarded to the top three solutions.
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Industries: defence technology, aerospace, security technology, drone technology
Other Criteria: individuals, academia, not for profit organizations, provincial, territorial, and municipal organizations, Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 5 or higher, advanced prototypes capable of detecting and/or defeating Micro and Mini Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS), foreign companies can apply (Canadian content given consideration)
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Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
Collaborate in R&D programs across industries
Government of Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Due Mar 31
Money to develop or improve agricultural technology
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
Aerospace manufacturing technologies facilities in Montreal, Mirabel and Ottawa
Government of Alberta, Alberta Innovates
Due Jun 30
Support for hydrocarbon recovery technology
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
Zebrafish research facility in Halifax
This program is available to small, medium, large businesses in defence technology, aerospace, security technology industries across Canada.
This program offers funding up to $1,750,000 (minimum $680).
The application deadline is December 15, 2025.
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