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IDEaS fictional intelligence contest Polar paradigms 2045: Defending Canada’s sovereignty

January 16, 2026

Value

Contest Prize up to $3,000.

Description

The DND/CAF is seeking visionary essays in hard science fiction that explore how emerging technologies can empower military forces to defend Canada’s sovereignty and national interests in the Arctic. Writers are encouraged to create imaginative, plausible scenarios that demonstrate how advanced innovations will safeguard Canadian interests and ensure military readiness, while considering the human and strategic impacts of military operations in this challenging and rapidly changing environment

Eligible Applicants

The applicant must be an individual or legal entity duly incorporated and validly existing in Canada, including:

  • Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada.
  • Canadian universities and educational institutions chartered in Canada.
  • Incorporated Canadian not-for-profit organizations or associations.
  • Incorporated Canadian for-profit companies, organizations, or associations.
  • Canadian provincial/territorial, or municipal government organizations.

Eligible Expenses

Contest Prizes

  • 1st Place: $10,000
  • 2nd Place: $7,500
  • 3rd Place: $5,000
  • 4th to 10th Place: $2,500 each
  • Student Writer Prize: $3,000
  • Indigenous Writer Prize: $3,000
  • Women and Gender-Diverse Writer Prize: $3,000
  • Federal Employee Recognition: Top submission from a federal employee may be considered for publication on the IDEaS website. No monetary prize is available

Deadline Date

The deadline to submit essays is January 16, 2026.

Contact

E-mail Address: ideascontests.ideesconcours@forces.gc.ca

Website: https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/programs/defence-ideas/element/contests/challenge/ideas-fictional-intelligence-contest-polar-paradigms-2045-defending-canada-sovereignty.html

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Municipalities, Non-Profit, Software/Technology, University Partnerships

Location:

Alberta, British Colombia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, NWT, Ontario, PEI, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon

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ABmunis, Military, Writers

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