Minefield Breaching - Detect & Destroy- IDEaS- Department of National Defence
Sponsor
Department of National Defence (DND)
Program
Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS)
For More Information
Please visit the Minefield breaching - Detect & destroy - Canada.ca [1].
Description
IDEaS is seeking game-changing disruptive solutions that enable an army to maneuver through a complex heavily defended minefield.
Building on the success of the Safer passage during minefield breaching operations in Ukraine [2] challenge and demonstration event, the Department of National Defence (DND) and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) are seeking to develop and test minefield breaching technologies for:
- Detection and reconnaissance – technology that can rapidly detect, identify, classify and characterize mines, obstacles and optimal breach opportunities to support operational planning and decision-making.
- Breaching solutions – technology that can rapidly and efficiently create safe lanes through minefields and obstacle systems to enable the movement of personnel and vehicles.
The Challenge is focused on solutions applicable to active combat environments while under fire from the enemy, although dual-use applications in post-conflict or permissive environments will be considered an asset.
Eligibility
Applicants must be a legal entity duly incorporated under Canadian federal or provincial law and validly existing in Canada.
Eligible:
- 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.
Not eligible:
- Federal departments, agencies or Crown corporations.
Funding Availability
Contribution of $1 million for concept development (up to 10 projects may be selected).
Indirect Costs
15% of eligible costs before overhead
Project Duration
The duration for the provision of funding is up to December 31, 2027.
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 an OR-5 form to research.services@uoguelph.ca [3] | |
External Deadline | Proposal due to DND via CPC Connect [4]. |
How to Apply
Applicants should read the Applicant Guide in its entirety prior to submitting their proposal.
- Applicants interested in participating in this challenge must submit a proposal using the IDEaS Contest proposal form [5]. Applicants remain solely responsible for the accuracy and completeness of their submission.
- Applicants are required to register and submit their proposal(s) using the CPC Connect [4] digital platform 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 hold an account with CPC Connect and to complete the submission steps to submit the proposal.
- Request your CPC Connect conversation at least five (5) days prior to the CFP closing. Classified proposals will not be accepted for this CFP. The lead applicant, or, if preferred, a coordinator in the lead institution may submit the proposal on behalf of the lead applicant organization.
- It is the responsibility of the applicant to obtain clarification of the requirements contained herein, before submitting a proposal. Applicants must send enquiries to the Contests mailbox at: ideascontests.ideesconcours@forces.gc.ca [6] no later than five (5) calendar days before the CFP closing date.