Deadline Date: July 21, 2026
The National Research Council is seeking proposals to develop a field-deployable chemical imaging system for detecting hazardous chemicals related to defence, security, and CBRNE threats.
The focus areas of the project include developing a field-deployable tunable quantum cascade laser (QCL) based standoff chemical imaging system, detecting hazardous chemicals, supporting defence and security needs, and addressing Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and high-yield Explosives (CBRNE) threats.
The project provides maximum funding of $1,500,000 CAD with a project duration of up to 18 months.
Solution proposals can be submitted by businesses that are for-profit, incorporated in Canada at the federal or provincial level, and are small and medium-sized businesses with 499 or fewer full-time equivalent employees.
Eligible businesses must conduct research and development activities in Canada. At least 50% of annual wages, salaries, and fees must be paid to employees and contractors who spend the majority of their time working in Canada.
At least 50% of full-time equivalent employees must have Canada as their ordinary place of work, and at least 50% of senior executives at the Vice President level and above must have Canada as their principal residence.
For more information, visit Government of Canada.
