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Title:

Arctic Operations Center for Autonomous Platforms

Agreement Number:

Agreement Value:

$1,000,000.00

Agreement Date:

Apr 2, 2025 - Sep 30, 2027

Description:

Funding will support research and development to address National Defence’s Challenge: North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) Modernization Science & Technology (S&T) Contest. Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC) and its defence and security partners seek to advance capabilities in five key areas: quantum technologies; autonomous systems; counter-uncrewed aerial systems (CUAS); Arctic mobility and navigation of military platforms; and energy solutions that are scalable, efficient, and sustainable for current and future Arctic operations. The initiative targets critical science and technology gaps in threat detection, situational awareness, decision support, and operational effectiveness to strengthen continental defence and support NORAD modernization.

Organization:

National Defence

Expected Results:

The Department of National Defence (DND) solicited proposals to support innovations and concepts that advance NORAD modernization S&T to future-proof North America's defence against aerospace and maritime threats. In addition to bolstering NORAD and the Canadian Armed Forces’ ability to protect North America, the grants offer an opportunity for research and development collaborations that strengthen Canada's innovation and industrial sectors, and deepen DND’s strong Northern, territorial, and Indigenous partnerships.

Location:

Cambridge Bay, Nunavut, CA X0B 0C0

Reference Number:

018-2025-2026-Q1-NMST-168

Agreement Type:

Grant

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Indigenous recipients

Recipient's Operating Name:

Qillaq Innovations

Recipient's Legal Name:

5140 Nunavut Ltd.

Program:

Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security Program

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.