Conclusion

Through four years, IDEaS has seen promising advancements in technology, built a strong innovator network, and fostered the collaboration required to push technology even further.  

Progress that was initially incremental has leapt up the development path, and new partnerships have emerged to create possibilities that were not even conceived of prior to the program’s inception. 

At the same time, IDEaS continues to evolve in its design to adapt to new opportunities and circumstances. IDEaS Marketplace offers the opportunity to showcase activities funded through the program, where partners and potential investors will be invited to learn about their technologies.

As more projects from our initial calls complete their funded activities and are evaluated for their potential, the pace of testing of near-to-market technology will increase. As IDEaS enters its fifth year, the program will continue to augment its services, funding, and outreach to bring more technologies and solutions into the DND/CAF landscape.