Offered by Government of Canada, National Defence
Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEeS)
- Maximum amount
- Up to 100% of eligible costs
- Deadline
- Ongoing intake
- Where
- All of Canada
Free, no account to start. This program is added to your saved list.
In short
Take a look at current and future challenges, submit your ideas, and stand a chance to obtain funding to bring your ideas to life and help the Canadian Armed Forces address defence and security issues.
Eligibility criteria
- Business located in Canada (required)
- Research and development project
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Official program website
Page updated on September 29, 2026. Summary and criteria extracted by our AI from the official program page; always check with the agency.
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