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CELTIC-NEXT—Autumn 2022 call for proposals
International ICT and telecom R&D collaboration
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
October 21, 2022
Location
Canada
Overview
CELTIC-NEXT—Autumn 2022 call for proposals supports international, industry-driven ICT and telecommunications collaboration for Canadian SMEs, universities, research organizations and other participants joining joint R&D projects. Eligible work focuses on 5G/6G infrastructure technologies and 5G/6G use cases, with Canadian SMEs able to seek NRC IRAP support for participation.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new product or service
- Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Joint research and development (R&D) projects
- 5G/6G infrastructure technologies
- 5G/6G use cases
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)
- Large enterprises and industries
- Universities
- Research organizations
- Others
Selection criteria
- Preference will be given to SMEs with a minimum of 15 full-time equivalent employees and at least $500,000 CAD in annual revenue.
- Preference will be given to SMEs with previous experience in commercializing technology for domestic or international markets.
- Preference will be given to SMEs with the capacity and interest to co-develop technology with foreign partners.
- Preference will be given to SMEs with sufficient working capital and human resources to undertake a multi-year research and development collaboration and commercialize the results.
Additional information
- Canadian organizations are encouraged to join CELTIC-NEXT consortiums and form Team Canada sub-consortiums within their projects.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the CELTIC-NEXT—Autumn 2022 call for proposals Program
What is the CELTIC-NEXT—Autumn 2022 call for proposals?
CELTIC-NEXT—Autumn 2022 call for proposals supports international, industry-driven ICT and telecommunications collaboration for Canadian SMEs, universities, research organizations and other participants joining joint R&D projects. Eligible work focuses on 5G/6G infrastructure technologies and 5G/6G use cases, with Canadian SMEs able to seek NRC IRAP support for participation.
Who is eligible for the CELTIC-NEXT—Autumn 2022 call for proposals program?
To be eligible for the CELTIC-NEXT—Autumn 2022 call for proposals program, you must:
Incorporated Canadian SMEs with 500 or fewer full-time equivalent employees
Applicants must already be eligible for funding as NRC IRAP clients
What expenses are eligible under CELTIC-NEXT—Autumn 2022 call for proposals?
Joint research and development (R&D) projects
5G/6G infrastructure technologies
5G/6G use cases
Who can I contact for more information about the CELTIC-NEXT—Autumn 2022 call for proposals?
You can contact National Research Council Canada (NRC) by email at Kasturi.Narayanan@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca or by phone at 1-877-994-4727.
Where is the CELTIC-NEXT—Autumn 2022 call for proposals available?
The CELTIC-NEXT—Autumn 2022 call for proposals program is available across Canada.
Is the CELTIC-NEXT—Autumn 2022 call for proposals a grant, loan, or tax credit?
CELTIC-NEXT—Autumn 2022 call for proposals is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the CELTIC-NEXT—Autumn 2022 call for proposals?
CELTIC-NEXT—Autumn 2022 call for proposals is funded by National Research Council Canada (NRC)