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Windfall Geotek to lead a Consortium for Borealis Defence Innovation Secure Hubs (DISH) Initiative
(TheNewswire) Brossard, Québec / February 26, 2026 – TheNewswire  ...
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[{"type":"text","content":"Windfall Geotek to lead a Consortium for Borealis Defence Innovation Secure Hubs (DISH) Initiative\n(TheNewswire)\n\n\n\n\n\nBrossard, Québec / February 26, 2026\n– TheNewswire  — Windfall Geotek\nInc. (CSE: WIN; OTCQB: WINKF)\n(\"Windfall\" or the \"Company\"), a leader in\nArtificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning for mineral\ndiscovery since 2005, is pleased to announce its intent to lead a\nstrategic consortium for the Borealis Initiative.\n\n\nThis submission falls under the Canadian Federal\nGovernment’s recently announced 10-year, $50 billion defense\ninvestment plan. Specifically, Windfall Geotek will participate in the\nCall for Proposals (CFP) for \"Defence Innovation Secure Hubs (DISH).\" The consortium will be comprised of industry leaders in\nUncrewed Systems\n(UxS), Windfall Geotek’s proprietary AI\nsystems, and leading researchers from Quebec Universities.\nCFP: https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/programs/defence-ideas/element/innovation-networks/challenge/from-innovation-to-operational-advantage-defence-innovation-secure-hubs.html\n\n\nUtilizing its established AI platform, Windfall will\nlead the task force in a grant application ranging from $5,000,000 to $10,000,000, as outlined by the BOREALIS Defence Innovation Secure Hubs\nframework.\n\n\nManagement Commentary \n\n\nMichel Fontaine, President and CEO of\nWindfall Geotek, commented:\n\n\n“Windfall Geotek has been conducting test and doing\nR&D for many years into this application of land mine detection\nusing Drones and our AI power system, this opportunity and the timing\nof fits perfectly with our corporate direction, and we look forward in\nsubmitting our bid ahead of the April 2nd 2026 deadline\n“.\n\n\nPierre Daigle, Member of the Advisory\nCommittee and retired Major General and retired Ombudsman for the\nDepartment of National Defence and the Canadian Forces\ncommented:\n\n\n“Windfall Geotek is translating 21 years of\nmining sector leadership into a powerful tool for drone data analysis.\nThis technology represents a core strategic asset with immediate\nglobal applications. We are prepared to lead Canada’s efforts in\nproviding these advanced solutions to international partners,\nspecifically addressing urgent needs in Ukraine.\"\n\n\nAbout\nWindfall Geote...