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May 26, 2020 • Reply to Soban Arshad <soban.arshad@utoronto.ca?subject=RE:>

As part of the larger pan-government response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS) program is participating in a multi-departmental initiative seeking innovative solutions to help in the fight.

The below challenges are focused on improving disease tracking and likely exposure to COVID-19 using data analytics as well as making sure those on the front lines have a safe operating environment through a combination of better decontamination technology and improved personal protective equipment.

The following challenges are now available:

Rapid response: Real-time insights for pandemic decision-making https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/programs/defence-ideas/understanding-ideas/sandbox/covid19-challenges.html

Scrubbing your scrubs: Finding ways to re-use COVID-19 protective gear https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/programs/defence-ideas/understanding-ideas/sandbox/covid19-challenges.html

Super sanitize: Cleaning sensitive equipment and workspaces https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/programs/defence-ideas/understanding-ideas/sandbox/covid19-challenges.html

*Funding*

Competitive Projects using Contributions is divided into two phases: Phase 1 that awards up to $200,000 for a period of 6 months, and Phase 2 that awards up to $1,000,000 for a period of 1 year.

*This Call for Proposals is for Phase 1 only.*

*Phase 1 – award up to $200,000*

The objective of Phase 1 is to establish the S&T merit, innovativeness and impact of a solution that addresses a specific S&T Challenge. Applicants propose a solution within SRL 1-6 (inclusive). Proposals are evaluated and solutions that meet the evaluation criteria and all other requirements may be recommended for funding. If selected, applicants are eligible to receive up to $200,000 per agreement for the development of their proposed solution for a maximum performance period of six months.

*Phase 2 – award up to $1,000,000*

The objective of Phase 2 is to continue the S&T efforts of Phase 1 and progress promising solutions to a higher SRL. Applicants of successful Phase 1 solutions may receive an invitation from DND to further their solution’s SRL continuum and would be requested to submit a proposal (form to be supplied by DND at the appropriate time). Proposals will be evaluated and if selected, applicants are eligible to receive up to $1,000,000 per agreement for the development of their proposed solution for a maximum performance period of one year.

Participation in Phase 2 is not guaranteed and is not mandatory. Application information for Phase 2 will be made available to applicants that have successfully completed Phase 1 projects and are invited to submit a Phase 2 proposal.

*Application Process and Key Dates*

This Call for proposals (CFP) invites proposals for Phase 1 only and involves a three-stage funding process. The steps of for each stage are summarized below to better illustrate the overall process. For more information, please visit the IDEaS Program Applicant Guide https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/programs/defence-ideas/understanding-ideas/sandbox/covid19-challenges/applicant-guide.html

Stage 1

Stage 2

Stage 3

*Proposal Submission*

*Proposal Evaluation & Selection*

*Contribution Agreement Awarded*

Applicant is to complete and submit a proposal form.

The Applicant is to complete the following:

1. Review the S&T Challenges and determine if they can address any of them with an innovation. https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/programs/defence-ideas/understanding-ideas/sandbox/covid19-challenges.html#sec-1 2. Complete the Proposal Form https://www.canada.ca/content/dam/dnd-mdn/documents/ideas/covid-19/cfp_en.pdf and submit on or before the closing date for the CFP.

DND will evaluate the submitted proposals and select.

Those selected are awarded a contribution agreement.

*Stage 1 CFP Application deadline: *June 23, 2020 at 14:00 EDT.

*Additional Resources*

For more information about the program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/programs/defence-ideas/...

Please contact *DND.IDEaS-IDEeS.MDN@forces.gc.ca DND.IDEaS-IDEeS.MDN@forces.gc.ca* for questions related to the program. DND IDEaS will also be hosting an information session to answer questions about the application process or any technical questions. Details and registration for the information session can be found here http://www.ideasreg.com/.

*Please note: As indicated above, the applicant must also upload and submit the application through the university's **My Research Application (MRA) System* http://aws.utoronto.ca/services/my-research-mr/*.* The MRA approval process should be started well in advance in parallel to ensure a successful submission since it can take several business days to complete the approval process.

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