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IDEaS Minefield breaching – Detect & Destroy

Research Admin Offices:

    Funding Type:

    Grant

    Opportunity Type:

    • Grant

    Value:

    Up to $1 million in funding is available to support solution development, with an opportunity to demonstrate capabilities to a military audience.

    Disciplines:

    • DeGroote School of Business
    • Faculty of Engineering
    • Faculty of Science

    Sponsors:

    • IDEaS

    Deadlines:

    Internal Deadline:

    October 7, 2026

    Sponsor Deadline:

    October 14, 2026

    Description:

    The Department of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces are looking for technologies in two key areas:

    • detection and reconnaissance – rapidly identify mines, obstacles, and breaching opportunities
    • breaching solutions – create or identify safe lanes through minefields to enable the movement of personnel and vehicles

    Eligibility:

    Academia, not-for-profit and for-profit organizations, and provincial, territorial, and municipal governments may apply.

    Resources:

    Additional details.

    Contact:

    For more information on how to apply contact Sarah Slasor, Senior Advisor, ROADS.