Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS) has been associated with 50 federal government grants, totaling $10,546,679.13. These grants were primarily issued by National Defence. Top recipients include Diagnostics BioChem Canada Inc., Customs Biologics, and McMaster University | L'Université McMaster.
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Innovation for Defence Excellence and and Security
SaveTotal Grants
50
Total Amount
$10.5M
Provinces Served
7
Top Recipients by Funding Amount
| # | Recipient | Grants | Total Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Diagnostics BioChem Canada Inc. | 1 | $1.0M |
| 2 | Customs Biologics | 1 | $1.0M |
| 3 | McMaster University | L'Université McMaster | 3 | $592.6K |
| 4 | The Governors of the University of Alberta | 3 | $576.1K |
| 5 | The University of British Columbia | L'Université de la Colombie-Britannique | 2 | $399.3K |
| 6 | Thales Digital Solutions | 2 | $397.8K |
| 7 | Ryerson University | L'Université Ryerson | 2 | $346.0K |
| 8 | University of Manitoba | L'Université du Manitoba | 2 | $304.7K |
| 9 | Queen's University | L'Université Queen's | 2 | $227.3K |
| 10 | Governors of the University of Calgary | 1 | $200.0K |
| 11 | Black Arcs Inc. | 1 | $200.0K |
| 12 | GoodLabs Studio Inc. | 1 | $200.0K |
| 13 | Ground Effects Environmental Services | 1 | $200.0K |
| 14 | Integran Technologies Inc. | 1 | $200.0K |
| 15 | Laval University | Université Laval | 1 | $200.0K |
| 16 | MDA Systems Ltd | 1 | $200.0K |
| 17 | Parole Laboratories Inc. | 1 | $200.0K |
| 18 | Saskatchewan Health Authority | 1 | $200.0K |
| 19 | TerraVerdae Bioworks Inc. | 1 | $200.0K |
| 20 | The University of Western Ontario | 1 | $200.0K |
Geographic Distribution by Province
| Province / Territory | Grants | Total Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| ON | 23 | $5.5M | 52% |
| BC | 7 | $1.4M | 13% |
| AB | 7 | $1.4M | 13% |
| QC | 7 | $1.2M | 11% |
| SK | 2 | $400.0K | 4% |
| NB | 2 | $400.0K | 4% |
| MB | 2 | $304.7K | 3% |
Departments Administering This Program
| # | Department | Grants | Total Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | National Defence | 29 | $6.1M |
| 2 | Unknown | 21 | $4.5M |
Recent Grants
Recipient
Amount
Year
Purpose
Diagnostics BioChem Canada Inc.
$1.0M
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Customs Biologics
$1.0M
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The University of Western Ontario
$200.0K
--
McMaster University | L'Université McMaster
$200.0K
--
Saskatchewan Health Authority
$200.0K
--
Integran Technologies Inc.
$200.0K
--
Governors of the University of Calgary
$200.0K
--
Ground Effects Environmental Services
$200.0K
--
Parole Laboratories Inc.
$200.0K
--
Black Arcs Inc.
$200.0K
--
TerraVerdae Bioworks Inc.
$200.0K
--
Laval University | Université Laval
$200.0K
--
The University of British Columbia | L'Université de la Colombie-Britannique
$200.0K
--
MDA Systems Ltd
$200.0K
--
GoodLabs Studio Inc.
$200.0K
--
University of New Brunswick | Université du Nouveau‑Brunswick
$200.0K
--
Ryerson University | L'Université Ryerson
$200.0K
--
University of Manitoba | L'Université du Manitoba
$200.0K
--
University of British Columbia
$200.0K
--
OODA Technologies Inc.
$200.0K
--
The Governors of the University of Alberta
$199.8K
--
The Governors of the University of Alberta
$199.7K
--
CommunityLogiq Software Inc.
$199.6K
--
Simon Fraser University | L’Université Simon Fraser
$199.5K
--
University Health Network (UHN)
$199.5K
--
Diagnostics BioChem Canada Inc.
$1.0M--
Develop immunoassay kits that can measure all three classes of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies simultaneously or individually.
Customs Biologics
$1.0M--
Develop and qualify a rapid Point-of-Care diagnostic test for the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes Covid-19. The test will b...
The University of Western Ontario
$200.0K--
Funding will support research and development to identify solutions to National Defence’s Moral Trauma on the Frontline ...
McMaster University | L'Université McMaster
$200.0K--
Funding will support research and development to identify solutions to National Defence’s Super sanitize: Cleaning sensi...
Saskatchewan Health Authority
$200.0K--
Funding will support research and development to identify solutions to National Defence’s Moral Trauma on the Frontline ...
Integran Technologies Inc.
$200.0K--
Integran proposes to develop a unique, hybrid coating with durable-hydrophobic, antiviral and antimicrobial properties. ...
Governors of the University of Calgary
$200.0K--
Funding will support research and development to identify solutions to National Defence’s Rapid Response: Real-time Insi...
Ground Effects Environmental Services
$200.0K--
Ground Effects has rapidly developed a chemical free decontamination process using its patented electrokinetic platform ...
Parole Laboratories Inc.
$200.0K--
The proposes using the Hydroxyl Radical Sterilization Method to clean sensitive equipment and workspaces. The process in...
Black Arcs Inc.
$200.0K--
Funding will support research and development to identify solutions to National Defence’s Rapid Response: Real-time Insi...
TerraVerdae Bioworks Inc.
$200.0K--
Funding will support research and development to identify solutions to National Defence’s Super sanitize: Cleaning sensi...
Laval University | Université Laval
$200.0K--
Funding will support research and development to identify solutions to National Defence’s Moral Trauma on the Frontline ...
The University of British Columbia | L'Université de la Colombie-Britannique
$200.0K--
Funding will support research and development to identify solutions to National Defence’s Rapid Response: Real-time Insi...
MDA Systems Ltd
$200.0K--
Funding will support research and development to identify solutions to National Defence’s Rapid Response: Real-time Insi...
GoodLabs Studio Inc.
$200.0K--
Technologies that can speedily and efficiently analyze large amounts of data in real-time are playing a critical role in...
University of New Brunswick | Université du Nouveau‑Brunswick
$200.0K--
Funding will support research and development to identify solutions to National Defence’s Scrubbing your scrubs: Finding...
Ryerson University | L'Université Ryerson
$200.0K--
Funding will support research and development to identify solutions to National Defence’s Super sanitize: Cleaning sensi...
University of Manitoba | L'Université du Manitoba
$200.0K--
Funding will support research and development to identify solutions to National Defence’s Rapid Response: Real-time Insi...
University of British Columbia
$200.0K--
The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed weaknesses in public health preparedness and response to infectious diseases. A major ...
OODA Technologies Inc.
$200.0K--
Funding will support research and development to identify solutions to National Defence’s Rapid Response: Real-time Insi...
The Governors of the University of Alberta
$199.8K--
Funding will support research and development to identify solutions to National Defence’s Scrubbing your scrubs: Finding...
The Governors of the University of Alberta
$199.7K--
Funding will support research and development to identify solutions to National Defence’s Moral Trauma on the Frontline ...
CommunityLogiq Software Inc.
$199.6K--
Funding will support research and development to identify solutions to National Defence’s Rapid Response: Real-time Insi...
Simon Fraser University | L’Université Simon Fraser
$199.5K--
Funding will support research and development to identify solutions to National Defence’s Scrubbing your scrubs: Finding...
University Health Network (UHN)
$199.5K--
Funding will support research and development to identify solutions to National Defence’s Moral Trauma on the Frontline ...
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