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Gateway to the stars: Advancing hybrid space networks in low Earth orbit │ Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS)

October 22, 2025

Value

Funding awarded for this challenge will depend on your solution’s Technology Readiness Level (TRL). Lower TRL solutions (TRL 1-3) will be eligible for up to $250,000 for a period of up to six months for solution development. In the design phase (TRL 4-5), up to $1.5 million in funding is available for a period of up to 12 months. Finally, during the build phase (TRL 6-9), up to $5 million is available to build and validate your prototype in various environments.

Description

The Department of National Defence (DND) and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) are seeking innovative research and development (R&D) solutions that demonstrate space-based communication gateways connecting diverse space-based assets. The goal is to advance future hybrid space networks (HSNs) providing a secure and resilient information eco-system, especially in remote and Northern locations.

Eligible Applicants

This CFP is open to individuals, academia, not-for-profit organizations, provincial/territorial or municipal government organizations, and all industry. Federal and provincial crown corporations are not eligible for funding.

Eligible Expenses

Funding awarded for this challenge will depend on your solution’s Technology Readiness Level (TRL). Lower TRL solutions (TRL 1-3) will be eligible for up to $250,000 for a period of up to six months for solution development. In the design phase (TRL 4-5), up to $1.5 million in funding is available for a period of up to 12 months. Finally, during the build phase (TRL 6-9), up to $5 million is available to build and validate your prototype in various environments. Provided solutions advance to the appropriate TRL, they may move to the next funding stage. Additional information on funding can be found on the Competitive Projects web page.

Deadline Date

The deadline for submitting proposals for the "Gateway to the stars" challenge was October 22, 2025, at 2:00 PM ET. This intake is now closed. Please visit the official Canada.ca website for any future announcements or related opportunities.

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