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Challenge Stream │ Innovative Solutions Canada:

June 18, 2026

Value

$150,000 – $1,000,000

Description

The Government of Canada is looking for innovators to solve challenges. As the single largest purchaser of Canadian goods and services, the Government of Canada has a unique opportunity to support the growth of Canadian innovators and entrepreneurs.

Open funding opportunities

Eligible Applicants

Solution proposals can only be submitted by a small business that meets all of the following criteria:

  • for profit
  • incorporated in Canada (federally or provincially)
  • 499 or fewer full-time equivalent (FTE) employees
  • research and development activities that take place in Canada
  • 50% or more of its annual wages, salaries and fees are currently paid to employees and contractors who spend the majority of their time working in Canada
  • 50% or more of its FTE employees have Canada as their ordinary place of work
  • 50% or more of its senior executives (Vice President and above) have Canada as their principal residence

Eligible Expenses

Attritable interceptors

Multiple contracts could result from this Challenge.

Phase 2:

  • Maximum Funding: $150,000.00 CAD
  • Project Duration: Up to 6 months
  • Estimated Number of contracts: 4

Note: Selected companies are eligible to receive one contract per phase per challenge.

Acoustic Detection/Classification/Localization/Tracking (DCLT) in a harbour environment

Phase 1

  • The maximum funding available for any Phase 1 contract resulting from this Challenge is : $250,000.00 CAD excluding applicable taxes, shipping, travel and living expenses, as required.
  • The maximum duration for any Phase 1 contract resulting from this Challenge is up to 6 months (excluding submission of the final report).
  • Estimated number of Phase 1 contracts: 2

Phase 2

Note: Only eligible businesses that have successfully completed Phase 1 will be invited to submit a proposal for Phase 2.

  • The maximum funding available for any Phase 2 contract resulting from this Challenge is : $1,000,000.00 CAD excluding applicable taxes, shipping, travel and living expenses, as required.
  • The maximum duration for any Phase 2 contract resulting from this Challenge is up to 12 months (excluding submission of the final report).
  • Estimated number of Phase 2 contracts: 1

Deadline Date

June 17, 2026.

Contact

Contact Name: Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada

Phone Number: 1-800-328-6189

Website: https://ised-isde.canada.ca/site/innovative-solutions-canada/en/challenges

Industry:

Software/Technology

Location:

Alberta, British Colombia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, NWT, Ontario, PEI, Quebec, Saskatchewan, USA, Yukon

Tags:

Challenge, Innovators

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