Title:
Internationalizing Science and Technology Partnerships: Seizing Opportunities whilst Safeguarding National Security
Agreement Value:
$49,815.00
Agreement Date:
Jun 14, 2024 - Jun 14, 2025
Description:
Funding will support a one day workshop in late summer 2024, to convene scholars, industry experts and innovators to map out international opportunities in emerging and disruptive technology sectors - including AI, biotechnology, quantum, nanotechnology and autonomous systems - that complement Canadian strengths or supplement weaknesses with an eye on determining future pipeline of international talent.
Organization:
National Defence
Expected Results:
The expected results from Targeted Engagement Grants (TEGs) include fostering informed public debate on security and defense issues and enhancing the Department of National Defence’s ability to anticipate and respond to emerging security challenges. These grants aim to support research, conferences, and publications that contribute to a deeper understanding of defense and security matters among stakeholders and the general public.
Location:
Waterloo, Ontario, CA N2L 3G1
Reference Number:
018-2024-2025-Q1-TR104
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient's Legal Name:
University of Waterloo
Program:
Mobilizing Insights in Defence and Security (MINDS)
Program Purpose:
Targeted Engagement Grants (TEGs) respond to defence policy challenges with the goal of informing current and future defence policy-thinking. TEGs provide non-recurring financial support to fund activities such as conferences, workshops, roundtables, and research and publications that are relevant to DND/CAF and align with defence policy challenges.