Grants and Contributions:
Title:
DIANA 2.0 Proposal
Agreement Number:
RD-050
Agreement Value:
$1,508,000.00
Agreement Date:
Mar 11, 2026 - Sep 30, 2027
Description:
The Accelerator Funding Stream offers funding to DIANA-approved, Canada-based accelerators under National Defence’s Funding for Canadian Innovators and Accelerators of DIANA (FCIA-DIANA) program.
Organization:
National Defence
Expected Results:
The funds are intended to subsidize costs related to delivering the DIANA curriculum and supporting innovator development, including personnel, professional service, operational and administrative expenses. This funding is part of Canada’s commitment to NATO’s DIANA program, a NATO-led initiative designed to close capability gaps and address evolving global security threats.
Location:
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, CA B2Y 4T5
Reference Number:
018-2025-2026-Q4-13-RD050
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
805850310
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Additional Information:
Modified payment schedule.
Amendment Date
Mar 30, 2026
Recipient's Legal Name:
Institute for Ocean Research Enterprise (IORE)
Program:
Funding for Canadian Innovators and Accelerators of DIANA (FCIA-DIANA)
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.
Amendments: