Contests Robot Round-up Application Form

Notice to Applicants

This form is for Applicants proposing solutions for the Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS) Program’s Robot Round-up: Advanced robotic control platforms and solutions contest.

Prior to submitting this form, Applicants must read the Applicant Guide. It contains information on how to complete and submit this form and the video proposal; as well as, the Challenge Statement and eligibility requirements.

To maintain the integrity of the evaluation, evaluators will consider only information presented in this form. No information will be inferred and personal knowledge or beliefs will not be considered in the evaluation. Evaluators will take the entire application into consideration.

If information is found elsewhere in the application that corresponds to a criterion, evaluators will consider this.

Unclassified proposals will only be accepted for this Contest.

Once this form is submitted, it is considered the final version for consideration.

Note: Input fields in the form marked with an asterisk (*) contain a maximum character limit. It is the responsibility of the Applicant to respect the maximum character limit. A character includes a space, punctuation, letter, number, or symbol; additionally, blank line spaces between paragraphs count toward character count.

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Part 1: Applicant Information

1.1 - Organization Legal Name

1.2 - Business / Registration Number

1.3 - Organization Information

Address (street, unit number, etc.)

City

Prov. / Terr.

• AB
• BC
• MB
• NB
• NL
• NS
• NT
• NU
• ON
• PE
• QC
• SK
• YT

Country

Postal code

Telephone (xxx-xxx-xxxx)

Email

Company website

1.4 - Point of Contact (PoC) (the primary contact who will receive all official correspondence for this proposal)

First name

Last name

Position Title (e.g. operations director, scientists, etc.)

Telephone (xxx-xxx-xxxx)

Email

Official language preferred for correspondence

• English
• French

Name (first, last name) of authorized signing officer of the Applicant (if different from the PoC)

1.5 - How did you learn about IDEaS / this opportunity? (check one or all that apply)

• IDEaS website
• Email received from IDEaS
• Procurement Assistance Canada (PAC)
• Benefits Finder on the Innovation Canada Website
• Social media (i.e. Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin, etc.)
• Search engine (i.e. Google, Bing, etc.)
• Conference / Event / Trade show, please indicate:
• Word of mouth
• Other, please indicate:

Part 2: (if applicable)

2.1 - Additional Team Members / Partners (from a different organizations / institutions)

• Member name (First, Last Name):
• Organization / Institution name:
• Organization / Institution type:
  • Canadian post-secondary institutions
  • Incorporated Canadian not-for-profit organizations or associations
  • Incorporated Canadian for-profit companies, organizations or associations
  • Provincial/territorial, municipal government organizations

Part 3: The Proposal

The proposal describes a solution aimed at establishing the technological advantage needed to address Canada’s defence and security for the Challenge: Robot Round-up: Advanced robotic control platforms and solutions.

3.1 - Proposal Title

3.2 - Summary of the Proposal (maximum 3000 characters*)

The summary should include:

• the objectives of the proposal;
• a summary of the technological approach; and,
• the expected outcomes.

3.3 - Technology Alignment (maximum 3000 characters*)

Clearly demonstrate how the proposal is aligned with the Challenge: Robot Round-up: Advanced robotic control platforms and solutions.

3.4 - Solution Readiness Level (SRL) (maximum 3000 characters*)

Review, identify and justify the current SRL (Solution readiness level - Canada.ca).

3.5 - Benefits to Canada

Describe the benefits to Canada by outlining how the proposed solution will strengthen Canadian capabilities.

3.5.1 - Technology Benefits (e.g. SRL levels advanced, lasting impact on the field in Canada, creation of intellectual property) (maximum 3000 characters*)

3.5.2 - Social and Economic Benefits (e.g. patents filed, jobs created, training opportunities for students, revenues expected, cost reductions from using your solution over peoples, youth, persons with disabilities, visible minorities) (maximum 3000 characters*)

3.5.3 - Optional: Other benefits (maximum 1000 characters*)

3.6 Gender Based Analysis

GBA+ is an analytical process that provides a rigorous method for the assessment of systemic inequalities, as well as a means to assess how diverse groups of women, men, and gender diverse people may experience policies, programs and initiatives. The “plus” in GBA+ acknowledges that GBA+ is not just about differences between biological (sexes) and socio-cultural (genders). We all have multiple characteristics that intersect and contribute to who we are. GBA+ considers many other identity factors such as race, ethnicity, religion, age, and mental or physical disability, and how the interaction between these factors influences the way we might experience government policies and initiatives.

Using GBA+ involves taking a gender- and diversity-sensitive approach to our work. Considering all intersecting identity factors as part of GBA+, not only sex and gender, is a Government of Canada commitment.

For more information on GBA+, please visit Apply Gender-based Analysis Plus to your work.

3.6.1 - Does your research look at diverse groups of women, men and gender diverse people? Explain (maximum 1000 characters*)

3.6.2 - Does your research ensure it does not take one gender or population group as the norm? Explain (maximum 1000 characters*)

3.6.3 - Does your research consider the existence of bias in the data sources used or other resources consulted? Explain (maximum 1000 characters*)

Part 4: Attestations

The Applicant confirms that the proposal has been reviewed and approved for submission to the IDEaS Program delivered by DND.

By submitting this form, the Applicant:

• Has read and understands all the terms and conditions of the IDEaS Program set out in the form and the Applicant Guide.
• Certifies that the organizations / institutions listed in the form have authorized the Applicant to provide their personal and confidential information. Any proprietary or confidential information provided as part of this submission, on behalf of any party, is provided with the approval of that party.
• Understands that the personal / business information in this form is collected under the authority of DND’s IDEaS Program and is subject to the federal Access to Information Act and Privacy Act. Federal reviewers are bound by the requirements of the Access to Information Act and the Privacy Act regarding the treatment of confidential information. Necessary measures will be taken to protect the confidentiality of the information provided by the applicant.
• Understands and acknowledges that the names of the Organizations / Institutions; as well as, the project title will be shared on the IDEaS webpage should an invitation be extended to participate further.
• Understands and acknowledges that, should you be invited to participate further, no liability, commitment or obligation exists on the part of DND.
• Certifies that all information provided in this form is complete and accurate to the best of their knowledge.

By checking this box, I certify that I have understood and accepted the attestations above.