Call for Proposals IDEaS–DND Enhancing Medical Capability in Austere Environments 2026
Sponsor
The Department of National Defense (DND)
Program
Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS) [1]
For More Information
Please visit the Enhancing medical capability in austere environments webpage [2].
Description
IDEaS is seeking innovative solutions to enhance the delivery of medical care in austere operational environments where resources, infrastructure and logistical support are limited. Specifically, IDEaS is looking to advance technologies in the following streams:
- Forward oxygen delivery.
- Sustainable surgical capability.
Eligibility
Applicants must be a legal entity duly incorporated under Canadian federal or provincial law and validly existing in Canada.
Eligible applicants:
- Canadian universities and educational institutions chartered in Canada.
- Incorporated Canadian not-for-profit organizations or associations.
- Incorporated Canadian for-profit companies, organizations or associations.
- Canadian provincial/territorial, or municipal government organizations.
Federal departments, agencies and Crown corporations are not eligible for funding.
Funding Availability
Up to $2.8 million available through March 31, 2028 to support the development of low-size, weight and power (SWAP) solutions that improve oxygen delivery and sustain surgical capability in austere operational environments.
Deadlines
If College-level review is required, your College will communicate its earlier internal deadlines.
| Type | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|
Internal Deadline | Please submit your proposal along with a signed OR-5 form to research.services@uoguelph.ca [3] | |
External Deadline | Proposal due to DND via CPC Connect [4]. |
How to Apply
Applicants must complete and submit the DND proposal form before the application deadline to be eligible for participation in the challenge.
Applicants are required to register and submit their proposal(s) using the CPC Connect digital platform [4] provided by Canada Post Corporation (CPC). CPC Connect is a digital delivery platform that facilitates sending and receiving confidential messages and documents. Proposals will not be accepted by email. It is the applicant’s responsibility to create an account with CPC Connect and to complete the submission steps to submit the proposal.