This program is a fantastic opportunity for your business to test new wireless technologies and services. You can gain temporary access to spectrum to validate your innovative solutions in various environments, from urban areas to remote locations. This access can help you advance your technology and stay ahead in sectors like healthcare, transportation, smart cities, and more.

Why apply? The program offers fast and flexible licensing, making it easier for you to start testing quickly. Developmental spectrum licences come with no fees, which is a significant advantage over other financing options. By participating, you can refine your technology, ensuring it meets market needs and regulatory standards.

What's in it for you? Approval can lead to enhanced credibility and potential partnerships with technology clusters and research institutes across Canada. The process to qualify is straightforward, and the support from Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) ensures you have the resources needed to succeed.

Type of Financing: Developmental Licence

Repayment Terms and Interest Rates:

• No repayment terms or interest rates apply as this is not a loan.

Eligible Expenses:

• Testing of fixed and land mobile systems using new technology or services.
• Testing of systems that use small cell, high-density devices (e.g., sensors).
• Testing of satellite technology systems with fixed and mobile earth stations.

Use of Funds:

• Funds can be used for:
  • Radio stations, narrowband wireless communication systems, mobile broadband antennas, and fixed broadband systems.
  • Internet of Things, autonomous automobiles, smart cities, dynamic spectrum access, haptic technologies, and augmented reality devices.
  • Testing new earth station antennas, satellite de-orbiting technologies, and certain academic projects.

Restrictions on Use of Funds:

• Funds cannot be used for commercial trials that involve financial cost recovery from users.

Fees:

• Developmental radio licences: Fees are set out in the Radiocommunication Regulations and adjusted annually based on the Consumer Price Index.
• Developmental spectrum licences: No fees currently apply.
• Developmental earth/space station licences: Fees are linked to the fee schedule described in the Guidelines for the Submission of Applications to Provide Mobile Satellite Services in Canada.

This program offers your business a chance to test new wireless technology by providing temporary access to spectrum. This can be a game-changer for your business if you are developing innovative wireless solutions.

Benefits include:

• Fast and flexible licensing: Get the spectrum access you need quickly and easily.
• Diverse testing environments: Test your technology in various settings, from urban areas to remote locations.
• No fees for certain licences: Developmental spectrum licences come with no associated fees, making it cost-effective.

The program is designed to help you validate your technology in real-world conditions. You can use this opportunity to test and refine your innovations, ensuring they are ready for broader deployment.

Licences are generally granted for up to one year and can be renewed if you continue to meet the program's criteria. This gives you ample time to conduct thorough testing and make necessary adjustments to your technology.