This grant funds international collaborations in quantum technology research among Canada, G7, and Nordic countries, led by the Research Council of Finland.
Funder: Research Council of Finland
Due Dates: September 24, 2026: Full application submission deadline to NSERC (before 20:00 ET)
Funding Amounts: Nordic partners: Up to NOK 7 million per project (max, 3 years); Canada: up to $750,000 CAD per project (max, 3 years); ~NOK 84 million total Nordic budget; ~CAD 19.5M total Canadian budget.
Summary: Supports collaborative, international research projects in quantum technologies among Canada, G7, and Nordic countries.
Key Information: Consortium must include eligible partners from at least two Nordic countries and one G7 partner.
This international grant initiative supports ambitious, collaborative research projects in quantum technologies, bringing together researchers from Canada, G7 nations (Germany, Japan, the UK, the US), and Nordic countries (Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden). The program aims to drive advancements in quantum science and technology through cross-border partnerships, leveraging complementary expertise and resources to address challenges in fields such as quantum algorithms, communications, computing, materials, and sensing. Each participating funder (including the Research Council of Finland for Nordic partners) provides funding to its own national researchers, with a strong emphasis on meaningful international collaboration and research impact.