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Collaboration of Robotic Systems (Competitive Projects) is sponsored by Department of National Defence (DND) (through Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security - IDEaS). The Department of National Defence is seeking solutions that allow a single human operator to control and coordinate multiple robotic systems (e. g.
, uninhabited ground, air, and sea vehicles) to perform tasks in challenging environments.
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Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS) - Canada. ca Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security IDEaS accelerates concepts and propels solutions forward, building a defence innovation ecosystem. An innovative route to acquisition Be the first to know about new challenges and program-specific news.
Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security is more than just a funding program. We are accelerating concepts and propelling solutions forward, building a defence innovation ecosystem. Watch how you can bring your IDEaS to life!
Learn more about how IDEaS works IDEaS participates in and hosts events to promote defence innovation. Help solve a challenge faced by the Canadian Armed Forces and get funding to advance your research. Get feedback on your technology from military experts and build your network.
What does the IDEaS program provide? IDEaS provides five funding mechanisms to assist Canadian innovators in solving defence and security challenges. Up to $6.
75M in phased development funding to propel technology forward. Up to $3M to stimulate the free flow of ideas critical for innovations. Competition between innovators is the fuel we use to foster the best innovative solutions.
We bring in the experts, you bring the technology. Prizes may be awarded for solutions tracking towards success. The Department of National Defence will put your tech through its paces.
See where IDEaS funded technologies are headed next. IDEaS Innovator journeys: Canadian innovation, Ukrainian expertise build minefield breaching capabilities Innovator journeys: Minister of National Defence presents first place prize from 2025 CUAS Urban Sandbox Innovator journeys: Robotics 2: Logistics and interoperability (Transcript) Facebook: FacebookPageName IDEaS participates in and hosts events to promote defence innovation.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Innovators and organizations with robotics technologies that can benefit the Canadian Armed Forces. Focus is on advancing automation and the compatibility of different robotic systems. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Collaboration of Robotic Systems (Competitive Projects) is funded by Department of National Defence (DND) (through Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security - IDEaS). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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