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Fast forward: Forecasting global emerging threats
Forecast global threats with data-driven models
Last Update: May 28, 2026
Funding available
$ 25,000 - $ 150,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Canada
Overview
This challenge supports forecasting models for emerging global threats, with up to $25,000 for selected applicants and cash prizes for the top three entries. It focuses on numerical forecasts and machine-generated explanations using publicly available information, statistical methods, and machine learning.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Increase operational productivity
- Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Minimum amount : 25,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Development of forecasting models for global emerging threats.
- Creation of numerical forecasts for future fatalities due to geopolitical or armed conflicts.
- Preparation of machine-generated explanations for the forecasts.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian innovators.
Eligible expenses
- Development of forecasts and machine-generated explanations.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Additional information
- Innovators must provide machine-generated explanations alongside their forecasts.
- The VIEWS dataset is used as the reference data source.
- The longer-term goal is to support DND/CAF intelligence analysis and forecasting tasks.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Fast forward: Forecasting global emerging threats Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Fast forward: Forecasting global emerging threats. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Fast forward: Forecasting global emerging threats?
This challenge supports forecasting models for emerging global threats, with up to $25,000 for selected applicants and cash prizes for the top three entries. It focuses on numerical forecasts and machine-generated explanations using publicly available information, statistical methods, and machine learning.
How much funding can be received?
Fast forward: Forecasting global emerging threats Funds up to $150,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Fast forward: Forecasting global emerging threats program?
To be eligible for the Fast forward: Forecasting global emerging threats program, you must:
Uses public information.
Includes machine-generated explanations.
Targets global threat forecasting.
What expenses are eligible under Fast forward: Forecasting global emerging threats?
Development of forecasting models for global emerging threats.
Creation of numerical forecasts for future fatalities due to geopolitical or armed conflicts.
Preparation of machine-generated explanations for the forecasts.
Who can I contact for more information about the Fast forward: Forecasting global emerging threats?
You can contact Government of Canada by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the Fast forward: Forecasting global emerging threats available?
The Fast forward: Forecasting global emerging threats program is available across Canada.
Is the Fast forward: Forecasting global emerging threats a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Fast forward: Forecasting global emerging threats is a Grant and Funding