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ENCQOR 5G at MaRS
Pre-commercial 5G support for innovative startups
Record updated
- Funding available
- Varies by project
- Deadline
- Unspecified
- Location
- Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Overview
ENCQOR 5G at MaRS gives eligible startups access to a Canadian pre-commercial 5G testbed. It supports product development, testing, demonstration projects, technology development projects, and related innovation support services.
At a glance
Funding available
Varies by project
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new program or service
- Enhance an existing program
- Attract or retain talent
- Develop a new product or service
- Conduct research and development activities
- Strengthen organizational capacity
- Access new markets
- Start a business
Eligible candidates
- Location
- Toronto
- Ontario
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
- Organisation size
- All organization sizes
- Audience
- Youth (<40)
- Startups
- Legal structures
- For-profit business
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Startups
- SMEs
- Academics
- Ontario students and recent graduates for internships
Eligible expenses
- Funding for demonstration projects.
- Support for collaborative technology development activities.
Eligible geographic areas
- Toronto region
- Ontario
- Quebec
- Canada
Activities funded
- Development, testing, and demonstration of new products and services using the 5G testbed.
- Technology development projects with anchor firms.
- Innovation projects in connected and autonomous vehicles, smart cities, remote healthcare, virtual and augmented reality, and the Internet of Things.
- Internships supporting talent development.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the ENCQOR 5G at MaRS Program
What is the ENCQOR 5G at MaRS?
ENCQOR 5G at MaRS gives eligible startups access to a Canadian pre-commercial 5G testbed. It supports product development, testing, demonstration projects, technology development projects, and related innovation support services.
Who is eligible for the ENCQOR 5G at MaRS program?
To be eligible for the ENCQOR 5G at MaRS program, you must:
Eligible startups
SMEs and academics in program streams
Project using the 5G testbed
What expenses are eligible under ENCQOR 5G at MaRS?
Funding for demonstration projects.
Support for collaborative technology development activities.
Who can I contact for more information about the ENCQOR 5G at MaRS?
You can contact MaRS Discovery District by email at encqor5G@marsdd.com.
Where is the ENCQOR 5G at MaRS available?
The ENCQOR 5G at MaRS program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the ENCQOR 5G at MaRS a grant, loan, or tax credit?
ENCQOR 5G at MaRS is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the ENCQOR 5G at MaRS?
ENCQOR 5G at MaRS is funded by MaRS Discovery District