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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
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