Archipelago of Design: federal grants and contributions

Updated 12 October 2026 · Toronto, ON · in the contract register · grants and contributions register

Archipelago of Design: federal grants and contributions: 12 agreements; $1.3M value; 2 departments; 3 programs.

Assay record ASY-CA-0HRSHYP0QN · Cite as: Assay Systems, “Archipelago of Design: federal grants and contributions”, https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/r/archipelago-of-design/

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12agreements
$1.3Mvalue
2departments
3programs

Largest agreements

Military Design & Innovation Collaboration Network: Mobilizing Innovation Methodologies for Defense Challenges$750Kvalue2020start–end

The Military Design & Innovation Collaboration Network will build upon an existing network of researchers and military practitioners to centralize efforts in the area of Military Design. Its topics of research will be varied and extensive, and include utilizing design thinking in response to hybrid warfare, as well as in support of investments in people and capabilities over the next 10 to 50 years.

Mobilizing Role Playing Game Design for 4-1,$50.0Kvalue2021start2022end

Funding will support the creation of a play-based foresight capability for DND/CAF which facilitates scenario planning through a role-playing game approach to war-gaming.

Learning from allied states' approaches to assessing climate security risk to inform Canada-led NATO CoE on Climate & Security$50.0Kvalue2022start2023end

Funding will support the Department of National Defence and Global Affairs Canada to inform the launching of the NATO Centre of Excellence on Climate and Security. Archipelago of Design will support the planning and facilitation of two virtual workshops.

Building Institutional resilience and a future-ready workplace using social capital$50.0Kvalue2022start2023end

Funding will support the exploration of new methods of framing and managing DND/CAF retention and attrition challenges, including through a digital collaboration platform for CAF members, workshops, and skill development opportunities.

Workshop Toolbox for Climate & Security Challenges$50.0Kvalue2023start2024end

Funding will support the development of a tool to support facilitation of climate security workshops that explore trends and emerging issues to increase foresight among DND/CAF.

Measuring Cultural Evolution$50.0Kvalue2023start2024end

Funding will support two workshops on interpersonal and organizational interactions around sensitive topics to enable DND/CAF to better understand how culture influences choices and outcomes at the small group level.

Soft Skills for Change: Understanding Intersectionality in Sexual Misconduct$50.0Kvalue2024start2025end

Funding will support the development of an illustrated game design document aimed at addressing sexual misconduct through a video game. The project's purpose is to introduce innovation by using serious games as tools for fostering empathy and cultural change within national security and defence organizations.

Adaptive Edge: Advancing Defense and Security with Generative AI$50.0Kvalue2024start2025end

Funding will support a series of workshops for defence professionals and academics, along with AI experts, to explore and experiment with generative AI.

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Climate and Security Challenges, Gaming Solutions: 2nd Annual "Game Jam" Workshop$50.0Kvalue2024start2025end

The project proposes a game design workshop for DND/CAF's climate-related security training, aiming to enhance the Defence Team's preparedness for both domestic and international emergencies, at a conference in Montreal.

Unseen Threats: Understanding Risks in Emerging Technologies for Cybersecurity$50.0Kvalue2024start2025end

The project aims to educate the Canadian Defence Team and public about potential cybersecurity risks related to AI through a three-day workshop, report, and podcasts.

From Preparedness to Cohesion: Civil Society’s Role in Canada’s National Security Ecosystem$50.0Kvalue2026start2027end

This project consists of two workshops designed to explore options to strengthen Canada’s national resilience through a reimagined civil society framework, drawing on international best practices to inform policy recommendations for a Canadian model.

CSJ 2023 - Archipelago of Design (Spadina-Fort York)$9.7Kvalue2023start2023end

Through the application of national and local priorities, the CSJ program seeks to provide youth, particularly those who face barriers to employment with access to work opportunities. Funded employers must demonstrate that they are providing quality work experiences for youth that provide opportunities to develop and improve their skills.

Departments

National Defence11agreements$1.2Mvalue2programs
  • The Mobilizing Insights in Defence and Security (MINDS) program
  • Mobilizing Insights in Defence and Security (MINDS)

All grants from National Defence

Employment and Social Development Canada1agreements$9.7Kvalue1programs

Years

20261agreements$50.0Kvalue1programs
  • Mobilizing Insights in Defence and Security (MINDS)
20244agreements$200Kvalue1programs
  • Mobilizing Insights in Defence and Security (MINDS)
20233agreements$110Kvalue2programs
  • Mobilizing Insights in Defence and Security (MINDS)
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
20222agreements$100Kvalue1programs
  • Mobilizing Insights in Defence and Security (MINDS)
20211agreements$50.0Kvalue1programs
  • Mobilizing Insights in Defence and Security (MINDS)
20201agreements$750Kvalue1programs
  • The Mobilizing Insights in Defence and Security (MINDS) program

Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. Source: Government of Canada proactive disclosure of grants and contributions (open.canada.ca, dataset 432527ab-7aac-45b5-81d6-7597107a7013), 1,327,352 rows as published, collapsed to one agreement per agreement number (per reference number where none is given) at its latest amendment, which carries the full agreement value. Years are the agreement start year. Agreements with individuals are counted but not named.