Safer passage during minefield breaching operations in Ukraine

IDEaS is seeking game-changing disruptive solutions that enable an army to maneuver through a complex heavily defended minefield.

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.

Funding of up to $1 million per project will be awarded to develop innovative concepts for a period of up to 12 months. Following concept development, successful innovators may be invited to demonstrate promising technologies to military experts and relevant stakeholders.