CENGN - Centre of Excellence in Next Generation Networks

$45,000,000.00 CAD

≈ $1.09 for every person in Canada ≈ 582 Canadians' average pay for a year
Department
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Program
Stream 5 National Innovation Ecosystems
Recipient country
Canada
Fiscal year
2024-2025
Agreement period
July 15, 2024 – March 31, 2033
Reference
ic:033-2024-2025-Q2-514907

Published purpose

This project will establish a national ecosystem aimed at supporting the scale-up of Canadian small & medium sized enterprises (SMEs) related to the adoption of 5G technology. Network funding will foster collaboration between industry, academic and research leaders on R&D projects.

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This project funds a national ecosystem to help Canadian small and medium-sized enterprises scale up through adoption of 5G technology, fostering collaboration among industry, academic, and research leaders on R&D projects.

Category: Research Primarily funds activity in Canada

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