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Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Propose algorithms for acoustic sensors in different environmental conditions
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Browse Open ProgramsHelps businesses develop new methods for processing acoustic data in harbours. Covers up to $250,000 for expenses over 6 months.
Contract funding provided in two phases: up to $250,000 for Phase 1 (Proof of Feasibility, 6 months) and up to $1,000,000 for Phase 2 (Functional Solution, 12 months) for developing efficient passive Acoustic Detection, Classification, Localization, and Tracking (DCLT) algorithms for autonomous underwater systems in harbour environments.
Business Size: small, medium, large
Industries: defense technology, software development, acoustics, artificial intelligence, sensor technology
Region: Canada (incorporated), Canada (R&D activities), Canada (50% or more workforce), Canada (50% or more senior executives)
Demographics: Indigenous businesses (preferred, for evaluation points)
Other Criteria: for-profit organization, solutions at Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) 1-4 (for Phase 1), commitment to increasing participation of under-represented groups (women, youth, persons with disabilities, Indigenous people, visible minorities, 2SLGBTQI+ community) in R&D
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Due Oct 17
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Due Aug 18
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Cognit.ca | Cégep de Trois-Rivières
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This program is available to small, medium, large businesses in defense technology, software development, acoustics industries located in Canada (incorporated), Canada (R&D activities), Canada (50% or more workforce), Canada (50% or more senior executives).
This program offers funding up to $1,250,000 (minimum $250,000).
The application deadline is August 15, 2025.
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