Unmasking biothreats: Identifying biological agents in the field
Feb 14, 2025 to Mar 27, 2025
8:00AM to 10:00PM
Date/Time
Date(s) - 14/02/2025 - 27/03/2025
8:00 am - 10:00 pm
The challenge
The Department of National Defence (DND) and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and their safety and security government partners are looking for innovative solutions to quickly and accurately identify potential biothreat agents such as viruses, bacteria, and toxins in the field to guide decision making around the safety of personnel and the public.
What IDEaS provides
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.
What innovators bring
Innovators can bring solutions at all stages of development. Early-stage technologies that would benefit from development funding are encouraged to participate. Solutions ready for testing and demonstration can also qualify for IDEaS funding.
Click here for more information about eligibility, how to apply, and the deadline.