May 26, 2020
IDEaS COVID-19 Challenge Launch
Dear Innovators, As part of the larger pan-government response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS) program is participating in a multi-departmental initiative seeking innovative solutions to help in the fight. In support of members of the Canadian Armed Forces and the public safety community, these challenges were designed to strengthen Canada's ability to anticipate, prepare for, and respond to future pandemics, as well as other emergencies such as natural disasters or terrorist attacks. The below challenges are focused on improving disease tracking and likely exposure to COVID-19 using data analytics as well as making sure those on the front lines have a safe operating environment through a combination of better decontamination technology and improved personal protective equipment. The following challenges are now available: Rapid response: Real-time insights for pandemic decision-making Scrubbing your scrubs: Finding ways to re-use Covid-19 protective gear Super sanitize: Cleaning sensitive equipment and workspaces Innovators will have until June 23, 2020 to submit their proposals to the IDEaS program. Please apply now at Canada.ca/Defence-Ideas and share widely with your professional and personal networks. We are all in this together. The IDEaS Team
