Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Mine Defeat by Air Blast
Agreement Number:
-
Agreement Value:
$999,878.00
Agreement Date:
Oct 24, 2024 - Apr 30, 2026
Description:
Funding will support concept development to identify solutions to National Defence’s Challenge: Safer passage during minefield breaching operations in Ukraine. The Department of National Defence (DND) and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) are seeking early-stage solutions for detecting mines and other obstacles in modern minefields, and clearing a route through the minefield by defeating them in some manner. Technologies developed will support capabilities in Ukraine as well as advance the capabilities of the CAF in future minefield breaching or clearance initiatives.
Organization:
National Defence
Expected Results:
The Department of National Defence (DND) and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) are seeking early-stage solutions (Technology Readiness Level 1-6) for detecting mines and other obstacles in modern minefields, and clearing a route through the minefield by defeating them in some manner. Technologies developed will support capabilities in Ukraine as well as advance the capabilities of the CAF in future minefield breaching or clearance initiatives.
Location:
Montréal, Quebec, CA H1J 3A1
Reference Number:
018-2024-2025-Q3-CD1-042
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Recipient's Legal Name:
1362339-4
Program:
Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security Program - Concept Development
Program Purpose:
Collaborate with academic and private sector partners to build a network of expertise to support Canada’s current and future defence and security needs.