Advanced analytics and decision support for first responders

The Canadian Safety and Security Program is looking for innovative solutions for the challenge: Lighting the path with AI: Advanced analytics and decision support for first responders.

Innovators will establish research networks made up of multidisciplinary teams focused on artificial intelligence and machine learning and how it can assist first responders in decision making. Up to $2 million in funding is available for each successful proposal.

We are looking for proposals that exploit advances made possible by artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in the following areas:

• big data and algorithm-based tools for strategic and operational levels of analysis;
• responder analytics for the frontline;
• Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools for detecting tri-service/emergency management trends, activities, and information fusion; and,
• improved situational awareness science and technology supports that go beyond current industry offerings.

Apply by submitting a completed letter of intent form below. Innovators must submit a letter of intent by November 15, 2023, 2:00pm (Eastern Time) to be considered for the second stage of the application process. Only applicants that submit a letter of intent will be considered to be invited to submit a full proposal. Full details of the challenge, eligibility and how to submit your letter of intent can be found in the applicant guide:

• Applicant guide
• Letter of intent form (PDF version - 163 KB, 8 pages)
• Letter of intent form (HTML version for accessibility only. You must use the PDF version above to submit an application.)
  • To be able to fill and save this PDF form, you must first download it to your computer and open it with Adobe Reader® 10 (or a more recent version).
  • Instructions for PC users
    • Right-click the link and select Save as link or Save target as;
    • Choose the location on your computer where you want to save the PDF form;
    • Go to the file location where you saved the PDF form;
    • Open the PDF form with Adobe Reader® 10 (or a more recent version);
    • Fill and save your PDF form.
  • Instructions for Mac users
    • Press the Control key (Ctrl) and click on the link;
    • Choose Save link as or Download linked file as;
    • Choose the location on your computer where you want to save the PDF form;
    • Go to the file location where you saved the PDF form;
    • Open the PDF form with Adobe Reader® 10 (or a more recent version);
    • Fill and save your PDF form.

This call for proposals for micro-nets has distinct eligibility requirements from other Canadian Safety and Security Program calls for proposals.

If you have questions, please contact:

DRDCCSS-RDDCCSS@forces.gc.ca