Vehicle theft has reached a critical point in Canada, resulting in a billion-dollar cost to Canadian households each year and affecting the safety and security of our communities. The Government of Canada is seeking innovative solutions to deter and prevent vehicle theft.
Last week, we launched the Vehicle Theft Prevention challenge through the Innovative Solutions Canada (ISC) program. This funding opportunity will support the creation of anti-theft technologies by challenging Canadian small- and medium-enterprises (SMEs) to bring forward new solutions to prevent auto theft that are affordable, safe, easy to install, and commercially viable. Applicants have until September 25th, 2024, at 2 PM Eastern Time to send their proposed solution.
This challenge, sponsored by Transport Canada in collaboration with Public Safety Canada and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, will be conducted in two phases and could result in multiple grants. ISC’s process is designed to support the development, by Canadian SMEs, of early-stage, pre‑commercial innovations that respond to challenges issued by federal government organizations.
No Canadian should have to wake up to discover that their means of getting to work, school, or the grocery store has been stolen.
