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:
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.
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.