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Title:

Emerging Disruptive Technologies and Global Non-proliferation Excellence (EDGE) Initiative

Agreement Number:

7466642 P015664002

Agreement Value:

$5,033,557.35

Agreement Date:

Mar 6, 2025 - Mar 31, 2026

Description:

This initiative will examine the trajectories of emerging and disruptive technologies (EDT) and other weapons of mass destruction relevant technologies (WMD-RT), with the aim of identifying those that either present WMD threats that can be countered or have the potential to support WMD non-proliferation and counter-terrorism efforts. Project activities include: (1) Conducting a Global Mapping and Horizon Scanning Workshop; (2)Conducting a Scenario Building and Futures Workshop and; (3) Producing a final report and action plan that provides insights and recommendations for Global Partnership action on weapons of mass destruction (WMD) Related Technologies

Organization:

Global Affairs Canada

Expected Results:

The expected outcome of this project is to identify where and how Canada and other members of the 31-member Global Partnership can develop and deliver programming to counter or leverage WMD Relevant technologies; and to reduce threats to Canada and the global community posed by the misuse of EDTs for weapons of mass destruction.

Location:

STEYNING, GB BN44 3DZ

Reference Number:

064-2024-2025-Q4-00003

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

3200000000000

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Amendment Date

Mar 13, 2025

Recipient's Legal Name:

Wilton Park Executive Agency

Federal Riding Name:

Not Coded

Federal Riding Number:

Program:

Weapon Threat Reducti Prog(former GPP)-C

Program Purpose:

Prog réduction menace arme(ancien PPM)-C

Amendments:

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