Title:
The READI Project: Rapidly Enabling and Advancing Disruptive Innovation
Agreement Number:
TEG 25-2-A118
Agreement Value:
$49,982.00
Agreement Date:
Mar 11, 2026 - Mar 31, 2027
Description:
This project consists of a research study to identify critical trends and outline policy and innovation enablers related to the field of emerging and disruptive technologies. The project will leverage the Alberta Aviation, Aerospace, and Defence Summit to facilitate the identification of emerging and disruptive technological trends, the implementation of enabling measures, and the adoption of disruptive technologies.
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:
Edmonton, Alberta, CA T9E 0V4
Reference Number:
018-2025-2026-Q4-07TEG252A118
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
118780352
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Recipient's Operating Name:
Alberta Aviation, Aerospace and Defence
Recipient's Legal Name:
Alberta Aviation Council
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.