MINDS — Mobilizing Insights in Defence and Security
Funds Canadian policy analysis and expert events on defence and security themes.
About
MINDS, short for Mobilizing Insights in Defence and Security, sits under the Department of National Defence Canada and funds policy research rather than technology development. It was launched in 2018 to connect DND, the Canadian Armed Forces, and the Canadian academic and expert community around defence and security questions, and it remains active in the 2025-2026 cycle.
The program runs throug…
Defense
Each grant below is a distinct funding opportunity with its own eligibility, scope, and deliverables.