Simon Fraser University
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Innovative Solutions Canada (under ISED) has recently launched a new call for prototypes through the Testing Stream. ISC is seeking innovative, pre-commercial prototypes to support the growth of key sectors, including Digitization/Cybersecurity, Canadian North/Arctic, and Military/Space. 

The Testing Stream aims to procure, test, and evaluate innovative late-stage pre-commercial prototypes. The purpose of these calls for prototypes is to create pools of conditionally qualified innovations that Canada may select from to address a broad range of the Government of Canada organizations' requirements. Each call includes a Standard Component and Military Component: 

Standard Component: $1,100,000 CAD

Military Component: $2,300,000 CAD 

Each testing Stream has sepcific problem statements that can be reviewed at the following ISC website: https://ised-isde.canada.ca/site/innovative-solutions-canada/en

Eligibility: 

The Bidder must meet the definition of a Canadian Bidder. A Canadian Bidder is defined as a Canadian person or entity submitting a proposal on its own behalf and having a place of business in Canada where the person or entity conducts activities on a permanent basis that is clearly identified by name and accessible during normal working hours.

Deadline: 

April 18, 2023 at 2pm EST (11am PST)  

Website: 

https://ised-isde.canada.ca/site/innovative-solutions-canada/en