CRTI issues fourth call for proposals

The CBRN Research and Technology Initiative (CRTI) has issued its fourth call for proposals in the areas of technology acceleration, research and technology development and technology demonstration. The deadline for a brief synopsis is January 5/05 and successfully screened applicants have until February 12/05 to submit detailed proposals. Projects must involve technology development relating to chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) threats. The $170-million, five-year CRTI fund was announced in 2001 and to date has awarded $95.2 million to 65 projects and spent $20.6 million on 47 technology acquisitions. Led by Defence R&D Canada, CRTI involves 17 departments and agencies. FMI: www.drdc-rddc.gc.ca….