How do I submit ideas?

 

Submit your ideas via www.go.gov.sg/tdsandbox. You may register as an individual or in a team. For teams comprising two or more members, only the team leader needs to register and submit the idea.

 

Submission Requirements

 

1. Register and submit your idea via www.go.gov.sg/tdsandbox. Only ideas submitted via this link will be accepted.

2. Please fill in all mandatory fields for the online form.

3. Your submission should cover the following:

  • Proposed initiative / idea
  • How the idea targets the issue statement
  • How Total Defence will be put into action
  • The support required from organisers / partners
  • Storyboard outline
  • Expected outcomes & measurements

4. Your submission should come in the form of a Word document, PowerPoint presentation or PDF file. The attachment file size limit is up to 20MB.

  • Word Document (no more than 10 pages)
  • PowerPoint Presentation (no more than 10 slides)
  • PDF File (no more than 10 pages)

 

What should I expect after submitting my ideas?

 

Shortlisted participants may be invited to give a short presentation to Nexus, MINDEF. We will inform participants in advance to prepare for the presentation. Below is the submission process for reference:

 

 

Evaluation Criteria

 

Ideas submitted will be evaluated based on the following criteria: 


Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) 

 

1. Is there an age limit for participants? 

- No, there is no age limit. All ideas and suggestions are welcome.

2. Who is eligible to take part? 

- The Total Defence Sandbox is open to all Singaporeans and Permanent Residents. Foreigners are not eligible to take part.

3. Is there a maximum team size to participate? 

- There is no maximum limit on team size. Submissions are open to individuals and teams with two or more persons. The submission for a team should be made by the team leader.

4. I have previously submitted my idea to other challenges / competition. Can I still submit my idea to the Total Defence Sandbox? 

- Yes, you can.

5. Can I submit more than 1 idea to the Total Defence Sandbox? 

- Yes, you can. Multiple entries are permitted but each idea should be submitted separately.

6. Who can I contact if I have questions or require help with my submission? 

- You may email Ernie Cheong at Cheong_En_Shuo@mindef.gov.sg.

7. If I have other ideas related to Total Defence that do not target the issue stated, can I still submit a proposal? 

- Yes, you can.