Ottawa, Ontario
Vehicle theft has reached a critical point in Canada, resulting in a billion-dollar cost to Canadian households each year and affecting the safety and security of our communities. No Canadian should have to wake up to discover that their means of getting to work, school or the grocery store has been stolen. The Government of Canada is seeking innovative solutions to deter and prevent vehicle theft.
Today, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announced the launch of the Vehicle Theft Prevention challenge through the Innovative Solutions Canada (ISC) program. This funding opportunity will support the creation of anti‑theft technologies by challenging Canadian small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) to bring forward new solutions to prevent auto theft. Desired outcomes and considerations include that the proposed solution must be affordable, safe, easy to install and commercially viable. Applicants have until 25 September 25, 2024, 14:00 Eastern Time to send their proposed solution.
This challenge, sponsored by Transport Canada in collaboration with Public Safety Canada and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, will be conducted in two phases and could result in multiple grants.
ISC's process is designed to support the development, by Canadian SMEs, of early-stage, pre‑commercial innovations that respond to challenges issued by federal government organizations. Through this program, the Government of Canada is providing opportunities to Canadian SMEs to innovate technologies, create jobs and reach commercial markets.
