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IDEaS Contests

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

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IDEaS Contests are a prize-based element of Canada's Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security program. The mechanism is used for defence and security challenges where selected participants can receive grant prizes to advance research and development. The official page gives the contest mechanism and eligibility rule, while individual contest pages set the specific challenge, prize pool, submission process, and timing.

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Each grant below is a distinct funding opportunity with its own eligibility, scope, and deliverables.

Last verified: 24 Jun 2026Source: www.canada.ca