IDEeS — Environnement protégé des systèmes de défense contre les systèmes aéronefs sans pilote 2026 ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Canadian corporations (private sector companies) - Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) - Technology development companies specializing in defense systems - Research institutions partnering with industry - Joint ventures between Canadian companies and research organizations - Applicants must demonstrate Canadian ownership/control - Companies must have technical capacity to develop counter-UAS solutions - Organizations with relevant experience in defense technology, communications systems, or aerospace sectors are prioritized ### 💰 Funding Details - Grant Structure: Non-repayable contribution (grant-based, not a loan) - Funding Amount: Not specified in source material; typically ranges from $250,000 to $5,000,000+ depending on project scope (typical for DND innovation programs) - Matching Requirements: Cost-sharing expected (often 30-50% applicant contribution); verify with DND for exact ratio - Payment Model: Installment-based upon milestone achievement and reporting - Currency: Canadian dollars (CAD) - No Repayment Required: Funds do not need to be returned upon successful completion ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Research & Development of Counter-UAS (CUAS) detection systems - Development costs for micro and mini-UAS defeat/neutralization technologies - Systems integration with existing defense communications infrastructure - Engineering and technical labor (salary of qualified personnel working on project) - Equipment and instrumentation for prototype development and testing - Testing and validation of counter-UAS solutions - Intellectual property development and documentation - Project management and coordination expenses - Communications systems integration work to connect CUAS with existing military platforms - Proof-of-concept and prototype manufacturing ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Project Timeline: 2026 fiscal year cycle (confirm exact start/end dates with DND) - Reporting Requirements: Mandatory progress reports tied to milestone