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Government of Canada, Department of National Defence
Demonstrate and test your CUAS solutions
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.
Business Size: small, medium, large
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)
Government of Canada, Canadian Intellectual Property Office
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Canadian Food Innovation Network
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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.