IDEaS-IDEeS

What is IDEaS?

Innovation for Defence Excellence & Security (IDEaS) is a Department of National Defence program connecting creative thinkers with Canada’s toughest defence & security challenges.

Bring your concept to us at any stage, and keep your Intellectual Property. We’ll provide funding & expertise from experts & scientists who will help chart your path forward.

IDEaS at a glance

Over $1 billion in funding over 20 years
776 projects funded to date
83 challenges issued
More than 344 funded entities

What does IDEaS provide?

COMPETITIVE PROJECTS

Up to $6.75M in phased development funding to propel technology forward.

Phased development to encourage and advance your solution.

INNOVATION NETWORKS

Up to $1.5 million to share with your partners.

Collaborate and refine your idea with academics, industry and other partners.

SANDBOXES

Test your innovation in a controlled environment.

We provide the scenario & environment, you provide the science & technology.

CONTESTS

Get in the running for big cash prizes.

Compete against fellow innovators by bringing your "A" game to help solve military challenges.

TEST DRIVES

Have your product or service assessed in a real world environment.

Defence personnel acquire and evaluate your solutions.

How do I get started?

Sign up to our email list to learn more. Receive challenges directly in your inbox along with news and updates.

Visit ‘Current opportunities’ for a list of our active challenges. See if your tech fits with our latest set of S&T challenges.

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