CRTI issues second call for proposals

The CBRN Research and Technology Initiative (CRTI) has issued its second call for proposals for two of its three main project areas — technology acceleration and research and technology development. A brief synopsis of projects is due January 6/03. Those that successfully pass through the screening process will be invited to submit detailed proposals by February 10. CRTI is managed by Defence R&D Canada in conjunction with all federal departments and agencies with an interest in developing technologies to protect against chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear threats. The first round of projects was announced last September and dispensed $46 million for 24 R&D projects....