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Call for proposals: Quantum Technologies

Closes

24 Sept 2026

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Funding context

Recent funded-project history

NordForsk · Window: 2021-2025

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Description

Maximum amount of funding sought from NordForsk by the Nordic partners of one project proposal: NOK 7 mill. The intention is to fund Nordic participation in 12 research projects under this call. Quantum science is the study, manipulation and control of systems at the atomic and subatomic levels. Quantum technologies are at the leading edge of science and innovation, both in Canada and worldwide. They will support the growth and transformation of key sectors, enable new economic opportunities, revolutionize security, and help advance a range of benefits for society.

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Projects must include at least one Canadian researcher eligible to receive NSERC funds and at least one international collaborator eligible to receive funds from a participating international funder. Projects that apply for funding from NordForsk must include eligible research partners from at least two different Nordic countries. Nordic countries are defined here as Åland Islands, Denmark, Finland, the Faroe Islands, Greenland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden. One of the Nordic partners must have the role of Nordic host institution and lead the Nordic team in the project. The Nordic host institution must be based in one of the Nordic countries co-funding the call: Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden. Nordic project partners that apply for funding from NordForsk must be research performing organisations. The Canadian applicant will submit a single collaborative proposal on behalf of the Canadian and international research teams, which will undergo a merit review process by NSERC as the lead agency. Webinar There will be an information session for the new international research call on quantum technologies in partnership with G7 and Nordic funders. This session is dedicated to researchers and university grants research offices. When: 19 August 2026. Projects must include at least one Canadian researcher eligible to receive NSERC funds and at least one international collaborator eligible to receive funds from a participating international funder. Projects that apply for funding from NordForsk must include eligible research partners from at least two different Nordic countries. Nordic countries are defined here as Åland Islands, Denmark, Finland, the Faroe Islands, Greenland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden. One of the Nordic partners must have the role of Nordic host institution and lead the Nordic team in the project. The Nordic host institution must be based in one of the Nordic countries co-funding the call: Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden.

Call for proposals: Quantum Technologies | Forskningsanslag