Cyber Security Innovation Network
“Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED)”
$80,000,000.00
Maximum Eligible Amount
Government Grant
Fund Type
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada is seeking to enter into a four-year, non-repayable contribution agreement with a selected applicant who will form the Cyber Security Innovation Network. The value of the contribution agreement will be up to $ 80 million over four years (2021-22 to 2024-25).
The network will support research and development in cyber security by encouraging collaboration between Canada's post-secondary institutions, the private sector and other partners in order to accelerate the development of innovative cyber security products and / or services; the network will seek to accelerate the commercialization of cyber security products, services and / or processes; and, the network will seek to diversify, deepen and expand Canada's cyber security pipeline of talent, including the recruitment and retention of faculty, trainers, and instructors, and by providing more resources to curriculum development, training, reskilling and upskilling of the cyber security workforce through initiatives designed and delivered in collaboration with industry partners.