Grant · not repaid

Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS)

Government of Canada, Department of National Defence · Federal (all of Canada)

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Funding
100% of costs
Covers 100% of eligible costs, no stated dollar cap
Deadline
Ongoing
Open, accepted on an ongoing basis (no fixed deadline).
Type
Grant · not repaid
Covers up to 100% of eligible costs
Company stage
Early Stage / Startup, SME, Large Corp, Academic, Non-profit

Overview

Program that funds innovative defence and security solutions. Innovators can review current and future challenges and submit ideas for a chance to receive funding to pursue them and help the Canadian Armed Forces solve defence and security issues.

Who can apply

Not specified on listing - verify on program website

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What it can pay for

R&DPilot / DemoCommercialization

Past recipients

See organizations that received funding from this program in the Government of Canada's public grants and contributions records. Past funding does not mean a new application will be approved.

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Official source

Program details change. Always confirm eligibility, amounts and deadlines on the official page before you apply.

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Last checked by SeedPort: Aug 10, 2026. SeedPort is not affiliated with the funder. Information is summarized from public sources and may be out of date.