Government of Canada launches new secure software challenge
OTTAWA, Jan. 27, 2020 /CNW/ - As the single largest purchaser of goods and services within Canada, the federal government is using procurement to help Canadian small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) start up, grow and scale up.
Through the Innovative Solutions Canada (ISC) Challenge Stream, the Government of Canada invites SMEs to propose innovations that address specific government challenges. Successful applicants may receive up to $150,000 to develop a proof of feasibility. If accepted into Phase 2, SMEs could receive up to $1 million to develop a working prototype. By funding the development of innovations, the Government helps SMEs accelerate their journey to market and create good middle-class jobs across Canada.
Today, ISC launched the following challenge led by the Communications Security Establishment (CSE):
Innovative Solutions Canada is a key component of the government's Innovation and Skills Plan, a multi-year plan to make Canada a global innovation leader and prepare Canadians to succeed in tomorrow's economy.
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"Our government is using its purchasing power to help small businesses innovate and become more competitive. Through Innovative Solutions Canada, we're accessing quality, innovative products that help solve some of our most pressing challenges, while businesses are growing and creating good jobs."
? The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry
"This is a small business?friendly government that is working hard to reduce red tape and make it easier for Canadian small business owners to start up, scale up and access new markets. Innovative Solutions Canada is a fantastic program that uses government procurement to help small businesses develop and then commercialize their innovations. These are worthy new challenges, and I can't wait to see the ideas from Canadian small businesses. When small businesses in communities across the country succeed, our economy grows and middle-class jobs are created."
? The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade
"This challenge aims to develop a solution that would enable CSE to leverage classified cybersecurity knowledge in unclassified government and critical infrastructure networks. This CSE research project is an example of how CSE encourages partnerships in developing innovative cybersecurity solutions for the benefit of all Canadians."
? The Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of National Defence
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