Connecting Innovative Solutions and Creative Thinkers

During the May luncheon, attendees heard Philippe Hebert, director general of the Defence Research and Development Canada Innovation Team, remark on some of the successful outcomes of the Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS) program. The intent of the program is to connect creative thinkers and innovative solutions with those who have identified specific defence and security challenges within the Department of National Defence/Canadian Armed Forces.

The IDEaS program will be investing $1.6 billion in innovations for defence and security over the next 20 years.

To date, an astonishing 9,000 innovators have been added to the ecosystem. With future contests and competitive project challenges scheduled in the coming months, subscribing to their mailing list is recommended. https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/programs/defence-ideas/subscribe.html

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