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Title:

Dual-Use Digital Infrastructure: Learning From Allies About Procurement and Innovation

Agreement Number:

25-1-64

Agreement Value:

$49,650.00

Agreement Date:

Sep 17, 2025 - Sep 30, 2026

Description:

This project consists of a comparative case study between Poland, Belgium and the Netherlands to examine their approach to research, investment and procurement of dual-use technologies (AI, quantum, etc.), focusing on the analysis of lessons learned, policies and investments.

Organization:

National Defence

Expected Results:

The expected results from 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:

Kingston, Ontario, CA K7L 3N6

Reference Number:

018-2025-2026-Q3-07164

Agreement Type:

Grant

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

107868705

Recipient Type:

Academia

Additional Information:

Modified recipient signature, legal name and address.

Amendment Date

Oct 15, 2025

Recipient's Legal Name:

Queen's University / Université Queen's

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 Department of National Defence (DND) and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and align with defence policy challenges.

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