Grants and Contributions

Funding will support research and development to identify solutions to National Defence’s Challenge: Lighting the path with AI: Advanced analytics and decision support for first responders. Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC) in collaboration with Canada’s safety & security communities are seeking to advance the application of promising advanced decision support technologies including, but not limited to, artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML), intelligent sensors, wearable technologies, Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity technologies (e.g. 5G, Long Range (LoRa)), and synthetic environments technologies (e.g. Virtual Reality (VR), Augment Reality (AR), Extended Reality (XR), Mixed Reality (MR)) in the safety and security domain.

The objectives of the Program are to; support the development and utilization of effective approaches to address social issues and challenges;.develop, exchange and apply knowledge, tools and resources that address social needs of individuals, families and communities; foster partnerships and networks to address existing and emerging social issues; recognize and support the ability of not-for-profit organizations to identify and address social development priorities; and, recognize and promote community engagement initiatives (e.g. volunteerism, corporate social responsibility, innovation, partnerships, coalitions) that mobilize community assets and develop capacities and resources for action..

The Investment in Training Equipment Stream aims to improve the quality of training of apprentices in Red Seal trades.

The stream supports projects that demonstrate a need for training equipment or materials that meet industry standards or investments in new technology to train apprentices in the Red Seal trades.

The objectives of the Youth Employment and Skills Strategy Program (YESSP) are to help all youth navigate through the labour market and to successfully transition into sustained employment. These objectives are attained by supporting the needs of all youth, especially youth facing barriers to develop skills, knowledge and networks through education, skills development and meaningful work experiences.

Canada’s assessed contribution to the UN Interim Security Force in Abyei (UNISFA)

This project aims to strengthen, secure, and diversify global critical mineral supply chains. It supports developing and emerging economies in participating more fully in the critical minerals sector and in capturing greater benefits from the minerals they produce to promote long-term, sustainable economic growth. The Resilient and Inclusive Supply Chain Enhancement (RISE) Partnership aligns with G7 commitments to build more resilient and secure supply chains. This project seeks to strengthen partnerships, promote responsible mining practices, and ensure that critical mineral supply chains are reliable, inclusive, and beneficial to all stakeholders. Project activities include: (1) providing technical assistance, capacity building, and skills development programs; (2) encouraging knowledge generation and public-private collaboration; and (3) facilitating financing.

ASEAN-IPR Discussion Series 2024.

Strengthening Southeast Asian women participation in foreign policy through workshops and training on diplomacy.

The Vaporization, Distillation, & Oxidation Lunar Water Purification System is a reliable, efficient, and highly integrated process for turning lunar water ice into clean, drinkable water.

The LIWARS is a consumable-free and microorganism-free technology, converting lunar ice to clean drinking water while recovering over 90% of removed chemicals.