EOADP supports initiative at three stages of maturity: Research and Development, Pre-Operational and Operational. The main focus of the program is to transpose results from R&D projects to operational use.

Research and Development
EOADP supports research and development projects aiming to exploit Earth Observation missions supported by the CSA. These projects are selected on the basis of innovation and their potential of being used in information systems and of service offering.2/13/2012 8:13:02 AM

Pre-operational
EOADP supports demonstration projects aimed at developing innovative products and services based on Earth Observation technology. They are carried out in partnership with Canadian companies and in close collaboration with national and international institutions.

Operational
EOADP offers the possibility to refine the products and services, which have shown an operational potential and will require little research and development. These projects are carried out in collaboration with operational users who participate actively in each implementation phases.