Title:
Developing Insights on Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, and Uncrewed Systems for the Canadian Armed Forces
Agreement Number:
TEG 25-2-83
Agreement Value:
$50,000.00
Agreement Date:
Feb 23, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027
Description:
This project consists of three workshops focused on advancing the development, adoption, and integration of emerging technologies within Canadian defence. The workshops aim to examine the CAF application of artificial intelligence, autonomous capabilities, and uncrewed systems, NATO allies’ approaches to similar challenges, and lessons learned from the war in Ukraine for future conflict preparedness.
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:
Ottawa, Ontario, CA K1N 5S6
Reference Number:
018-2025-2026-Q4-07TEG25283
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
879827913
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Recipient's Legal Name:
Canadian Global Affairs Institute
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 the Department of National Defence (DND) and Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and align with defence policy challenges.