2024 Counter Uncrewed Aerial Systems Sandbox Call for Applications
Information and Communication Technology
Deadlines
Academic Unit: inquire with unit
Memorial Deadline: Thursday 5th, October 2023
External Deadline: Tuesday 10th, October 2023
Description
The deadline to submit applications for the 2024 Counter Uncrewed Aerial Systems (CUAS) Sandbox has been extended to
2 pm EDT, on October 10, 2023.
New for the 2024 CUAS Sandbox: IDEaS will be awarding Sandbox prizes, with $1 million for first place, $500,000 for second place, and $250,000 for third place!
As with previous CUAS Sandboxes, innovators can expect:
- Up to five days of your free, personal full-time use of our fully equipped CUAS test range including targets.
- On-site one-on-one continual interaction with Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), United States (US) Government – Irregular Warfare Technical Support Directorate (IWTSD), Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) end-users, and science experts.
- Iterative testing and demonstration to improve your technology.
- Feedback from CAF to customize and adjust your test plan on the fly.
Visit the 2024 CUAS Sandbox web page for all the details you need in order to apply.