Open letter
24 September 2025
Has the time come for a Canadian DARPA?
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Academic Environment
Are you a passionate researcher interested in adapting to climate change? Institut AdapT offers you a unique platform to bring your innovative and multidisciplinary projects to life.
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Industrial Environment
Accelerate your infrastructure adaptation projects with Institut AdapT. We offer multidisciplinary expertise, innovative solutions, and personalized support to help you meet the challenges of climate change. Enjoy privileged access to our network and funding. Showcase your successes!
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Government Environment
Reinforce the resilience of public infrastructure and develop policies and strategies to help society adapt to climate change with Institut AdapT. We offer expertise, practical solutions, and support for your projects. Harness our network of scientists to optimize the impact of your project. Showcase your initiatives!
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Expertise and specializations
Institut AdapT specializes in applied research aimed at reinforcing the resilience of infrastructure and communities against climate change. By combining scientific expertise and innovative solutions, we develop practical strategies to prepare for and reduce the impacts of extreme weather events.
Flooding: Extreme Floods and Infrastructure Vulnerability
Design strategies to prevent, manage and limit flood-related damage.
High Winds and Urban Structures
Protect buildings and urban infrastructure from extreme winds and storms.
Water Management: A Challenge in the Face of Climate Extremes
Optimize the use and conservation of water resources in face of growing climatic pressures.
Heat and Thermal Comfort in Urban Environments.
Reduce Urban Heat Islands and Improve Thermal Comfort in a Changing Climate.
Permafrost Thaw: A Critical Issue for Northern Infrastructure
Study and Anticipate the Effects of Permafrost Degradation on Infrastructure and Ecosystems.
Roads and Mineralized Surfaces in the Face of Climate Challenges
Adapt Road and Urban Infrastructure to Improve Their Resilience to Extreme Weather Conditions.
Forest Fires: Prevention and Infrastructure Protection
Develop Prevention, Management and Recovery Methods to Limit the Impact of Fires.
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Call for projects
AdapT-Infrastructure Council
Application deadline: 30 January 2026
Funding for the implementation of the proposed research program is $100,000 annually for a period of five years, subject to continued funding each year by the FRQ. These funds must be allocated primarily to scholarships and salaries for the research team, mainly undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral students and postdoctoral fellows. The selected chair must be proposed by at least two co-holders from two different disciplines or working in different fields of research.
The research program must address issues related to the adaptation of infrastructure to climate change in collaboration with or related to the issues of one or more members of the Infrastructure Council. The term infrastructure is used broadly and may include buildings and infrastructure for transportation, energy transmission, drinking water production and distribution, wastewater disposal and treatment, recreation and sports, etc.
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For resilient and sustainable infrastructure
Application deadline: 30 January 2026
A total envelope of $100,000 is available for funding a collaborative research project. Research teams are free to request any amount they want, as long as it is less than $100,000.
The research project must address issues related to adapting infrastructure to climate change. The term infrastructure is used broadly and can include buildings and transportation infrastructure, energy transmission, drinking water production and distribution, wastewater collection and treatment, recreation and sports facilities, etc.
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Institut AdapT in the media
Has the time come for a Canadian DARPA?
Published on 24/09/2025 on The Hill TimesInfrastructure resilience is at the core of national security: AdapT Institute
Published on 01/09/2025 on The Hill TimesL’institut AdapT sonne l’alarme : il est urgent d'adapter les infrastructures municipales aux changements climatiques
Published on 21/08/2025 on newswire.caUne nouvelle chaire pour l’adaptation aux changements climatiques (In French only)
Published on 03/10/2024 on La PresseOur Map of Regional Resilience
Learn about the climate risks near you with our interactive map. Visit it today to better understand the climate risks in your region and learn about the solutions available to you!
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