SIC — Détection acoustique, classification, localisation et pistage (DCLP) dans un environnement portuaire

📋 Eligible Entities - Canadian businesses and enterprises operating in maritime or port-related sectors - Technology companies developing acoustic detection and processing solutions - Research organizations and academic institutions partnering with commercial entities - Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with capacity to deliver acoustic technology solutions - Joint ventures or consortiums with a Canadian lead organization ### 💰 Funding Details - Maximum Grant Amount: $250,000 CAD - Phase Duration: Phase 1 limited to 6 months maximum - Grant Structure: Non-repayable funding (grant-based, not a loan) - Eligible Expenses Coverage: Funds cover approved project expenditures only - Matching Requirements: Not specified in provided description (verify with program administrator) - Payment Terms: Subject to milestone completion and expense verification ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Acoustic data processing and analysis development - Software development for detection, classification, localization, and tracking systems - Technical personnel salaries (research, engineering, development roles) - Equipment and tools for acoustic signal processing - Testing and validation in port environments - Data acquisition and analysis - Prototype development and refinement - Port-based pilot project implementation ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Phase 1 Timeline: Maximum 6-month project duration - Focus Area: Acoustic detection, classification, localization, and tracking (DCLP) solutions in port environments - Deliverables: Development of efficient acoustic data processing approaches - Eligible Expenses Only: Funding covers only pre-approved expense categories - Port Environment Testing: Solutions must be tested/validated in actual port settings - Milestone Reporting: Progress reviews required at defined checkpoints - Documentation: Detailed expense tracking and proof of eligible costs required for reimbursement - Technology Innovation: Focus on novel approaches and innovative solutions in acoustic technology