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===='''Step 2: Expression of Interest'''====

===='''Step 2: Expression of Interest'''====

Departments submit a high-level [https://view.officeapps.live.com/op/view.aspx?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwiki.gccollab.ca%2Fimages%2F1%2F17%2FExpression_of_Interest_%2528EOI%2529_Template_.docx&wdOrigin=BROWSELINK Expression of Interest (EOI)] that is used by the CRI to determine the eligibility of the project. To be eligible for funding, proposed experiments must clearly demonstrate how their funding request meets the criteria as outlined in the [https://view.officeapps.live.com/op/view.aspx?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwiki.gccollab.ca%2Fimages%2Fd%2Fdd%2FREEF_Guide_-_2022.docx&wdOrigin=BROWSELINK REEF Guide]. It is highly recommended that applicants informally confirm the eligibility of their project by scheduling an informal consultation with the CRI before completing an EOI. EOI submissions are due '''January 16, 2024.'''<p class="highlighted mw-collapsible-content"></p>

Departments submit a high-level [https://view.officeapps.live.com/op/view.aspx?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwiki.gccollab.ca%2Fimages%2F1%2F17%2FExpression_of_Interest_%2528EOI%2529_Template_.docx&wdOrigin=BROWSELINK Expression of Interest (EOI)] that is used by the CRI to determine the eligibility of the project. To be eligible for funding, proposed experiments must clearly demonstrate how their funding request meets the criteria as outlined in the [https://view.officeapps.live.com/op/view.aspx?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwiki.gccollab.ca%2Fimages%2Fd%2Fdd%2FREEF_Guide_-_2022.docx&wdOrigin=BROWSELINK REEF Guide]. It is highly recommended that applicants informally confirm the eligibility of their project by scheduling an informal consultation with the CRI before completing an EOI. EOI submissions are due '''October 7, 2024.'''<p class="highlighted mw-collapsible-content"></p>

<p class="highlighted inline mw-collapsible-content mw-collapsed">Any Government of Canada regulator may apply for funding. Priority will be given to experiments where regulators have identified collaboration with regulated entities or other businesses with the aim of bringing applications of new and emerging technologies into the Canadian marketplace or enhancing competitiveness.</p>

<p class="highlighted inline mw-collapsible-content mw-collapsed">Any Government of Canada regulator may apply for funding. Priority will be given to experiments where regulators have identified collaboration with regulated entities or other businesses with the aim of bringing applications of new and emerging technologies into the Canadian marketplace or enhancing competitiveness.</p>

===='''Step 4: Funding Decision'''====

===='''Step 4: Funding Decision'''====

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|Funding will be available from April 2024 upon completion of a MOU with the successful applicant and TBS, and is made available on a cost recovery basis.<p class="highlighted inline mw-collapsible-content"></p>  

|Funding will be available from April 2025 upon completion of a MOU with the successful applicant and TBS, and is made available on a cost recovery basis.<p class="highlighted inline mw-collapsible-content"></p>  

<p class="highlighted inline mw-collapsible-content mw-collapsed">The department is responsible to forecast their expenses and include the spending schedule in the MOU. The department will be expected to submit scheduled invoices to TBS to recover the expenses incurred as well as submitting financial forecast to allow TBS to decommit the funds that the department no longer plans on recovering.</p><p class="highlighted inline mw-collapsible-content mw-collapsed"></p><p class="highlighted inline mw-collapsible-content mw-collapsed">For more information on each step of the process, please see the [https://view.officeapps.live.com/op/view.aspx?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwiki.gccollab.ca%2Fimages%2Fd%2Fdd%2FREEF_Guide_-_2022.docx&wdOrigin=BROWSELINK REEF Guide.]</p>

<p class="highlighted inline mw-collapsible-content mw-collapsed">The department is responsible to forecast their expenses and include the spending schedule in the MOU. The department will be expected to submit scheduled invoices to TBS to recover the expenses incurred as well as submitting financial forecast to allow TBS to decommit the funds that the department no longer plans on recovering.</p><p class="highlighted inline mw-collapsible-content mw-collapsed"></p><p class="highlighted inline mw-collapsible-content mw-collapsed">For more information on each step of the process, please see the [https://view.officeapps.live.com/op/view.aspx?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwiki.gccollab.ca%2Fimages%2Fd%2Fdd%2FREEF_Guide_-_2022.docx&wdOrigin=BROWSELINK REEF Guide.]</p>