2026 Call for Collaboration with Korea in 6G (NextG) and Quantum Technology
2026 Call for Collaboration with Korea in 6G (NextG) and Quantum Technology supports Finnish and Korean researchers in joint fundamental research to advance scientific and societal impact.
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The invitation-only call opens 15 October 2026 and closes 30 October 2026 at 23:59 Finnish time, for Finnish partners in four recommended projects and two reserve-listed projects. Funding is capped at €500,000 per project for 36 months; application requirements and other funding details have also been published.
Funder: Research Council of Finland
Due Dates: October 30, 2026 (Application) | November 13, 2026 (Site commitment)
Funding Amounts: Up to €500,000 per project for 36 months; €2 million total funding
Summary: Supports high-quality fundamental research collaboration between Finnish and Korean researchers in 6G (NextG) and quantum technology.
Key Information: Invitation only for Finnish partners in projects recommended for funding or reserve-listed in the Korea-Finland Joint Research Program 2026.
Description
The Research Council of Finland (RCF) runs this call to facilitate high-quality fundamental research collaboration between Finnish and Korean researchers in 6G (NextG) and quantum technology. It supports Finnish partners in international project consortia following the Korea-Finland Joint Research Program 2026, organised by the National Research Foundation of Korea. Invitations cover four projects selected for funding and two reserve-listed projects.
The program seeks excellent research with high scientific and societal impact. Funding supports research teams, necessary implementation costs, travel, international cooperation and researcher mobility. Projects must address responsible science, including good scientific practice, gender equality and nondiscrimination, open access, responsible data management and sustainable development goals. Research security assessment and, where necessary, risk management are also required.
