Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC) - *Canada, Gatineau, Québec
**Tender summary — Innovative Solutions Canada (ISC) Call for Proposals 004** Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC), on behalf of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), is seeking innovative, pre-commercial goods and services that could help federal departments address specific challenges. This appears to be an ongoing, program-level call rather than a tender for one specific product or service. Individual **Challenge Notices** will identify the problem to be solved and provide important details such as the applicable phase, expected outcomes, potential number and value of contracts, contract duration, technology-readiness requirements, and the challenge-specific closing date. **Key information provided:** - **Status:** Open - **Overall closing date:** December 24, 2026 at 12:59 p.m. — the notice should be checked for the applicable time zone and any challenge-specific deadlines. - **Buyer:** Department of Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC), for the ISC program and participating federal departments - **Location:** Canada; listed location is Gatineau, Quebec - **Amendment:** Amendment 001 changes the Challenge Stream closing date. **How the program works:** - **Phase 1 — Proof of Feasibility:** Intended for innovations generally at Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 1–4. The work focuses on research and development and demonstrating that the solution is feasible. - **Phase 2 — Prototype Development:** May be available for innovations at TRL 5–9 when permitted by the relevant Challenge Notice. The objective is to develop, test, and deliver a prototype. - Businesses completing Phase 1 may potentially be invited to Phase 2, but advancement is discretionary and not guaranteed. - Later opportunities may include the Testing Stream for late-stage prototypes, generally TRL 7–9, and a Pathway to Commercialization. The program is designed primarily to support **small businesses developing pre-commercial innovations**. A business should compare its solution, technology-readiness level, ownership and eligibility details, proposed research plan, and expected outcomes against the specific Challenge Notice before preparing a submission. This opportunity appears potentially relevant to Canadian small businesses with an innovative solution that addresses a listed federal challenge. It does not, by itself, establish that a company qualifies or that funding or a contract will be awarded. Review the complete official solicitation, Amendment 001, and the applicable Challenge Notice on Canada Buys before submitting a proposal.Official documents provided are: https://canadabuys.canada.ca/sites/default/files/webform/tender_notice/41135/isc-call-for-proposals-004-en578-24isc4_amd001_ext-prolong_bil_0.pdf and https://canadabuys.canada.ca/sites/default/files/webform/tender_notice/41135/isc-call-for-proposals-004-en578-24isc4.pdf
