Submission Requirements

Your submission should include:

• A brief summary or pitch of the idea which quickly explains why this idea/solution is relevant and important to the emerging digital economy.
• Personal vantage on why you support it – your reasons to believe in this idea

Explain how Canada is uniquely positioned to lead in this area in the areas of:

• Economic Potential – Explain what the business and economic opportunity would be for this idea. What weaknesses in current business models does it address? What kinds of jobs would it create?
• Fits our capabilities – Discuss what existing strengths this idea would leverage and/or how it would help us overcome weaknesses that make us vulnerable in the digital economy.
• Reflects Canada's Values – Explain how the nature of Canadian business, political and educational systems along with core values would play an important role in making this idea a success.

Further information and evidence:

• Relevant web links to support your idea, especially those that convey evidence of potential impact.

Assessment

Ideas will be evaluated on their potential and their ability to get industry, government, educational institutions and people excited and engaged. Ideas that are thought out to the extent that a participant can envision the benefits of the idea as defined by the three pillars of success – Economic Potential, Values and Capabilities. Ideas that matter to Canada, but will have a global impact. Finally, ideas that leverage the opportunities of a digital economy to help to define a direction for Canada.