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Canada–Germany 2026 Quantum collaborative industrial research and development

February 19, 2026

Value

Canadian SME may request is limited to $700,000 CAD over 12 to 24 months.

Description

Projects must advance the development of quantum technology to enable commercial use cases and strengthen industry collaboration between Canada and Germany.

Projects must focus on one or more of the following themes:

  • Quantum computing
  • Quantum sensing
  • Enabling technologies for quantum

Eligible Applicants

  • The project consortium must include a minimum of 1 incorporated Canadian SME and 1 eligible German commercial enterprise
    • Canadian SMEs may include any of the following organizations as Canadian collaborators, where appropriate:
      • National Research Council of Canada (NRC) researchers (eligible for funding)
      • Universities (eligible for funding)
      • Research technology organizations (RTO) (eligible for funding)
      • Not-for-profit organizations (eligible for funding)
      • Large enterprises and industries (self-funding)
    • German research institutions may also be part of the consortium
    • The parties listed above must be unrelated parties (i.e., no direct, indirect, beneficial or constructive ownership interest between these parties)
  • The project partners that form the consortium must agree on a plan addressing intellectual property rights and intent to commercialize.
  • The project partners who form the consortium, as well as any individuals or organizations involved in the project activities, must have no affiliation of any form with entities listed on the Named Research Organization list.
  • The Canadian applicant must meet all the following criteria:
    • be an incorporated, profit-oriented small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) in Canada (defined as having 500 or fewer full-time equivalent employees)
    • have been in operation for a minimum of 12 months prior to the Canadian registration deadline specified above
    • have a minimum of 5 full-time equivalent employees located in Canada (on your company payroll and issued a T4), excluding contract employees, by the Canadian registration deadline
    • pursue growth and profit by developing and commercializing innovative, technology-driven new or improved products, services or processes in Canada
    • have a differentiated and protectable technology with commercial potential in global markets
    • have the financial capacity (working capital, sales revenue, investment, etc.) and the operational capacity (personnel, expertise, resources, etc.) to undertake an international multi-year R&D collaboration while maintaining regular operations, and to subsequently commercialize the results
    • be committed to significant growth through international market expansion
  • Preference may be given to SME applicants who meet the criteria below:
    • have a minimum of 15 full‑time equivalent employees located in Canada (on your company payroll and issued a T4), excluding contract employees
    • have commercialized 1 or more products internationally
    • have more than $500,000 CAD in annual sales revenue

Eligible Expenses

Funding is restricted to specific categories, each with its own conditions and maximum rates: 80% for salaries costs, 50% for contractor fees, and 75% for international travel costs for employees. The total funding an individual Canadian SME may request is limited to $700,000 CAD over 12 to 24 months.

Deadline Date

Canadian registration deadline: February 5, 2026; Canadian expression of interest deadline: February 19, 2026; International consortium project proposal: April 24, 2026.

Contact

Contact Name: Andrew Bauder, NRC IRAP Germany National Program Lead

E-mail Address: Andrew.Bauder@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca

Website: https://nrc.canada.ca/en/irap/about/international/?action=view&id=273

Industry:

Export, Software/Technology

Location:

Alberta, British Colombia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, NWT, Ontario, PEI, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon

Tags:

Quantum Tech, SMEs

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