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Publications - Strategic Aerospace and Defence Initiative

Program Guidelines

Review the program’s guidelines for more information on the repayable funding available through SADI to companies incorporated in Canada who are engaged in R&D in the aerospace, defence, space and security industries.

SADI Information Booklet
This booklet gives an overview of SADI and provides general information about the program’s objectives, eligibility requirements, and the application process.

SADI Terms and Conditions
Terms and Conditions for the SADI program.

SADI Proposal Preparation Guide
This guide is for the use of applicants who intend to apply for funding from SADI. It provides in-depth explanation about the types of information required in a complete proposal.

SADI Proposal Completeness Self Checklist
The SADI Proposal Completeness Checklist is intended to help applicants ensure that their proposals are complete prior to submission to ITO .

SADI RMAF/RBAF
This integrated Results-based Management and Accountability Framework (RMAF) and Risk Based Audit Framework (RBAF) deals essentially with the management, accountability and risk factors related to the SADI program. The RMAF / RBAF formalizes the commitment of the Industrial Technologies Office to ensure that the SADI program has a strong accountability framework to measure progress and demonstrate results. It also clarifies the anticipated outcomes; mechanisms to measure results; and, anticipated reporting methods.

Don’t forget to read through the Information for Applicants section, as well.

Reports

Program Highlights 2007-09
Report highlighting the the first two years (2007-09) of the Strategic Aerospace and Defence Initiative

Program Evaluations

ITO maintains the highest standards of transparency and accountability in the management of all funding programs. Evaluations are conducted regularly and will be publicly available following their completion.

ITO 's newest program, SADI, was launched in 2007. Watch this page for program evaluations.

Pamphlets

Strategic Aerospace and Defence Initiative
This pamphlet provides information about the importance of research and development, in addition to a brief overview of SADI.