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TEXPO 2025 Graduate Student Research Competition
Graduate research competition in microsystems and nanotechnology
Last Update: April 27, 2026
Funding available
$ 3,000 - $ 3,500
Timeline
- Closing date : October 17, 2025
Location
Canada
Overview
TEXPO 2025 offers graduate students a chance to present microsystems and nanotechnology research for a total of $9,500 in prizes. The competition supports research demonstrations in microsystems, microfabrication, integration, CAD tools, and quantum computing.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Attract or retain talent
- Develop a new product or service
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 3,500 $
- Minimum amount : 3,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : October 17, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
- Women
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Research demonstrations in microsystems and nanotechnologies
- Microfabrication and microsystems prototyping
- Quantum algorithms and quantum computing research
- Multi-technology or multidisciplinary microsystems integration projects
Documents Needed
- Two-page abstract in PDF format
- Project summary in plain language
- General description of project aims, work done, and results
- Selection of first and second award category choices
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Graduate students at Canadian universities
- Female graduate students for the women’s innovation category
- Students working in microsystems, nanotechnology, or quantum computing
Who is not eligible
- Non-students
- Applicants who are not enrolled at a Canadian university
- Applicants who are not graduate students for the main categories
Eligible expenses
- Prize funds for education or training related to micro-nanosystems R&D
- Conference attendance costs
- Workshop attendance costs
- Lab or technical facility visits in Canada or abroad
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Expenses outside education or training related to micro-nanosystems R&D
- Uses of prize funds not connected to the competition’s stated purpose
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Processing and Agreement
- Abstracts are reviewed as a pre-competitive submission.
- Applicants are notified of acceptance after the abstract review.
- Judging takes place during the live competition presentation.
- Winners are announced immediately after TEXPO.
Additional information
- Applicants may choose up to two award categories.
- Acceptance into award categories is first come, first served for eligible applicants.
- Second-choice categories are considered only if the first-choice category is full.
- Category participation has minimum and maximum entry limits.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the TEXPO 2025 Graduate Student Research Competition Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the TEXPO 2025 Graduate Student Research Competition. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the TEXPO 2025 Graduate Student Research Competition?
TEXPO 2025 offers graduate students a chance to present microsystems and nanotechnology research for a total of $9,500 in prizes. The competition supports research demonstrations in microsystems, microfabrication, integration, CAD tools, and quantum computing.
How much funding can be received?
TEXPO 2025 Graduate Student Research Competition Funds up to $3,500 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the TEXPO 2025 Graduate Student Research Competition program?
To be eligible for the TEXPO 2025 Graduate Student Research Competition program, you must:
Graduate student at a Canadian university
Abstract submitted on time
Project fits an award category
What expenses are eligible under TEXPO 2025 Graduate Student Research Competition?
Research demonstrations in microsystems and nanotechnologies
Microfabrication and microsystems prototyping
Quantum algorithms and quantum computing research
Multi-technology or multidisciplinary microsystems integration projects
Who can I contact for more information about the TEXPO 2025 Graduate Student Research Competition?
You can contact FABrIC by email at sarah.neville@cmc.ca.
Where is the TEXPO 2025 Graduate Student Research Competition available?
The TEXPO 2025 Graduate Student Research Competition program is available across Canada.
Is the TEXPO 2025 Graduate Student Research Competition a grant, loan, or tax credit?
TEXPO 2025 Graduate Student Research Competition is a Grant and Funding