Strategic Aerospace and Defence Initiative Information Booklet

Eligibility requirements and approval process

Approval process (continued)

1. Preparation and submission of proposal

ITO accepts proposals for SADI support at any time. There are no submission deadlines, and ITO considers proposals in the order they are received. ITO sends a letter to the applicant confirming receipt of a proposal.

Proposals must provide detailed information describing the following:

• the research and development project to be undertaken and the associated costs;
• the financial assistance required from SADI to complete the project;
• the technological innovations that will be achieved through the project;
• the market opportunities available for the outcomes of the research and development;
• the expected outcomes and benefits to Canada as a results of the project; and
• the company's managerial, financial and technical capabilities.

The SADI Proposal Preparation Guide contains detailed information about preparing and submitting a proposal, including required forms. Applicants are encouraged to follow the guide as they develop their proposals.

ITO uses the information in the proposal to conduct its eligibility screening and assessment review, as well as to carry out its due diligence review.