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IDEaS - Stay connected: Seamless transitions between mobile broadband networks
Seamless mobile network transition support
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Funding available
$ 5,000,000
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Canada
Overview
IDEaS - Stay connected: Seamless transitions between mobile broadband networks supports individuals, universities, non-profit organizations, provincial, territorial or municipal government organizations, and industry in Canada to develop seamless connectivity solutions for 4G to 5G transitions. Funding reaches up to $5 million depending on NMT, for concept design and prototype testing.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop a new product or service
- Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Activities funded
- Designing the solution and explaining how it addresses the challenge.
- Building and validating a prototype.
- Testing in controlled environments.
- Live or wireless testing.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Individuals
- Universities
- Non-profit organizations
- Provincial, territorial or municipal government organizations
- Industry
Who is not eligible
- Federal Crown corporations
- Provincial Crown corporations
Processing and Agreement
- Solutions will be evaluated throughout the funding period and at the end of each component.
- Some solutions may be reviewed for additional funding through other IDEaS components such as Networks of Innovation, Protected Environments, or Test Bed.
- Innovators may be invited to present solutions to the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces.
- Innovators may be asked to demonstrate their solution.
- IDEaS may present meritorious solutions to the broader defence and security community through Marché IDEeS.
Additional information
- The challenge is closed and no longer accepting proposals.
- Innovators should consult the official call for proposals document for more information.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the IDEaS - Stay connected: Seamless transitions between mobile broadband networks Program
What is the IDEaS - Stay connected: Seamless transitions between mobile broadband networks?
IDEaS - Stay connected: Seamless transitions between mobile broadband networks supports individuals, universities, non-profit organizations, provincial, territorial or municipal government organizations, and industry in Canada to develop seamless connectivity solutions for 4G to 5G transitions. Funding reaches up to $5 million depending on NMT, for concept design and prototype testing.
How much funding can be received?
IDEaS - Stay connected: Seamless transitions between mobile broadband networks Funds up to $5,000,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the IDEaS - Stay connected: Seamless transitions between mobile broadband networks program?
To be eligible for the IDEaS - Stay connected: Seamless transitions between mobile broadband networks program, you must:
Solutions may be proposed at any stage of development.
Early-stage technologies and solutions ready for trials or demonstration may also be eligible.
What expenses are eligible under IDEaS - Stay connected: Seamless transitions between mobile broadband networks?
Designing the solution and explaining how it addresses the challenge.
Building and validating a prototype.
Testing in controlled environments.
Live or wireless testing.
Who can I contact for more information about the IDEaS - Stay connected: Seamless transitions between mobile broadband networks?
You can contact Government of Canada by email at DND.IDEaS-IDEeS.MDN@forces.gc.ca.
Where is the IDEaS - Stay connected: Seamless transitions between mobile broadband networks available?
The IDEaS - Stay connected: Seamless transitions between mobile broadband networks program is available across Canada.
Is the IDEaS - Stay connected: Seamless transitions between mobile broadband networks a grant, loan, or tax credit?
IDEaS - Stay connected: Seamless transitions between mobile broadband networks is a Grant and Funding