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Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Propose algorithms for acoustic sensors in different environmental conditions
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
Government of Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Personalized advisory services for innovators
Government of Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Sell your innovation to government
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
Collaborate on ocean, coastal and river engineering R&D
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.