Canadian Safety and Security Program — Collaborative Projects
Supports research teams and institutions for Canadian Safety and Security Collaborative Projects in defense innovation, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence.
The Canadian Safety and Security Program (CSSP), coordinated by the Centre for Security Science within Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC) and delivered via Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC), funds collaborative applied science and technology projects addressing public safety and national security. The program supports multi-year research and technology development across si…
Six public safety/national security priority themes: paramedic/fire/law enforcement support, disaster prevention/response, critical infrastructure protection, counter-terrorism.
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