Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Agent-F
Agreement Number:
-
Agreement Value:
$989,000.00
Agreement Date:
Oct 2, 2024 - Apr 30, 2026
Description:
Funding will support concept development to identify solutions to National Defence’s Challenge: Safer passage during minefield breaching operations in Ukraine. The Department of National Defence (DND) and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) are seeking early-stage solutions for detecting mines and other obstacles in modern minefields, and clearing a route through the minefield by defeating them in some manner. Technologies developed will support capabilities in Ukraine as well as advance the capabilities of the CAF in future minefield breaching or clearance initiatives.
Organization:
National Defence
Expected Results:
The Department of National Defence (DND) and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) are seeking early-stage solutions (Technology Readiness Level 1-6) for detecting mines and other obstacles in modern minefields, and clearing a route through the minefield by defeating them in some manner. Technologies developed will support capabilities in Ukraine as well as advance the capabilities of the CAF in future minefield breaching or clearance initiatives.
Location:
Nanaimo, British Columbia, CA V9T 0B8
Reference Number:
018-2024-2025-Q3-CD1-026
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Additional Information:
Increased timeframe of the agreement.
Amendment Date
Aug 25, 2025
Recipient's Legal Name:
Beneath The Horizon Research Inc.
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.
Amendments: