Windfall Geotek plans to lead consortium for Borealis

Executive Summary

• Windfall Geotek Inc. intends to lead a strategic consortium to submit a proposal for the Canadian federal government's Borealis Defence Innovation Secure Hubs (DISH) initiative.
• The initiative is part of a $50-billion, 10-year defence investment plan, with the specific grant application ranging from $5 million to $10 million.
• The consortium will combine Windfall Geotek’s proprietary AI systems, industry leaders in Uncrewed Systems (UxS), and researchers from Quebec universities to develop land mine and UXO detection technologies.

Key Details

• Consortium Structure: The consortium is led by Windfall Geotek and includes industry leaders in Uncrewed Systems (UxS), Windfall’s proprietary AI systems, and leading researchers from Quebec Universities.
• Grant Opportunity: The submission is for the Defence Innovation Secure Hubs (DISH) initiative under the Borealis framework.
• Financial Scope: The grant application ranges from $5 million to $10 million.
• Technical Focus: The project leverages Windfall’s established AI platform and 21 years of mining sector leadership to create tools for drone data analysis, specifically targeting land mine and Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) detection.
• Strategic Application: The technology aims to address urgent needs in international partners, specifically mentioning applications in Ukraine.
• Timeline: The bid submission deadline is April 2, 2026.

Notable Quotes

• Michel Fontaine, President and CEO: "Windfall Geotek has been conducting test and doing R&D for many years into this application of land mine detection using drones and our AI power system, this opportunity and the timing of fits perfectly with our corporate direction, and we look forward in submitting our bid ahead of the April 2, 2026, deadline."
• Pierre Daigle, Advisory Committee Member: "Windfall Geotek is translating 21 years of mining sector leadership into a powerful tool for drone data analysis. This technology represents a core strategic asset with immediate global applications. We are prepared to lead Canada's efforts in providing these advanced solutions to international partners, specifically addressing urgent needs in Ukraine."