Innovative Solutions Canada - Field-deployable standoff chemical imaging system for CBRNE detection

Challenge seeking the development of a field-deployable standoff chemical imaging system using a tunable quantum cascade laser to detect hazardous chemicals and CBRNE threats. Successful proposals may receive Phase 2 grant funding; the National Research Council administers next steps for selected proposals.

• For-profit business incorporated in Canada (federally or provincially)
• small or medium-sized with 499 or fewer full-time equivalent employees
• R&D activities take place in Canada
• 50% or more of annual wages, salaries and fees paid to employees/contractors working mainly in Canada
• 50% or more of employees have Canada as ordinary place of work
• 50% or more of senior executives (VP and above) have Canada as principal residence
• proposed solution at technology readiness level (TRL) 5 to 9.