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IDEaS Contests

IDEaS Contests

Funds Canadian innovators solving defence and security problems through IDEaS grant-prize contests.

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The Department of National Defence administers IDEaS Contests as a grant-prize mechanism under the Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security program. The official Contests page describes the route as defence and security prize contests where selected participants can secure grant prizes that support research and development. It is separate from the already-cataloged IDEaS Sandbox and Defence …

What this grant funds

Defence and security research and development challenges selected through the IDEaS Contests mechanism.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Prize
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—
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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: www.canada.ca