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Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security

Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security

Ottawa, Ontariocanada.ca

Overview

Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS) is a Government of Canada program administered by the Department of National Defence that provides funding to Canadian innovators to solve defence and security challenges.

Year Founded

2018

Portfolio Companies

8

Website

canada.ca

Investments

Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security investments
CompanyDateStageLead
Robotics CentreMay 2026GrantCo-investor
Robotics CentreOct 2025GrantCo-investor
North Vector DynamicsAug 2025GrantCo-investor
Xanadu Quantum Technologies LimitedJul 2025GrantCo-investor
CityROVERApr 2023GrantLead
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HeadquartersOttawa, Ontario
Year Founded2018

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