Overview 2026 – IDEaS Space and Rocketry Ideation Session

The Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS) program of the Department of National Defence (DND) is hosting an IDEaS Space and Rocketry Ideation Session on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, from 12:00 to 17:00, at:

Lumi Global
1250 René‑Lévesque Blvd W
Suite 3610, 36th Floor
Montréal, QC
(514) 642‑3664

This event aims to bring together regional stakeholders from the space and rocketry sector to participate in an ideation session to support the next phase of the IDEaS Launch the North Challenge, which seeks to advance Canada’s sovereign access to space. This session will focus on:

Stream 2: Medium Lift Capability (10‑year horizon)

A longer‑term innovation stream focused on developing a 4,000‑kg‑class launch capability through industry‑led innovation networks. This stream will strengthen Canada’s national industrial base by advancing critical technologies and building sustainable launch capabilities over the next decade.

Participation in this event is FREE and by invitation only. 

If you have any questions regarding the event, or would like to recommend a participant, please reach out to the IDEaS team at IDEaS-OE-IDEeS-SM@forces.gc.ca.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

The agenda, speakers, and resources will be available shortly.

Please confirm any dietary restrictions.