# Canada–G7–Nordic Call for Proposals on Quantum Technologies **Funder:** EPSRC **Budget:** Up to £500,000 FEC (80% funded, i.e. up to £400,000 EPSRC contribution) **Deadline:** 24 September 2026 (8:00pm Eastern Time; submit via NSERC's online system. Institutions may set earlier internal deadlines.) **Duration:** Up to 3 years **Consortium:** Required — minimum UK and Canadian researchers; US, Japan, Germany, and Nordic country (Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Norway) partners may also be included. Canadian PI submits single collaborative proposal on behalf of all teams. **Application:** Single stage: Canadian PI submits via NSERC; UK researchers invited to submit UK costs via UKRI Funding Service after funding recommendation (expected January 2027). **Frequency:** One-off **Eligible countries:** GB **Official call:** https://www.ukri.org/opportunity/canada-g7-nordic-call-for-proposals-on-quantum-technologies/ **Last verified:** 29 July 2026 ## Eligibility & scope UK applicants must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for EPSRC funding. Proposals must address quantum algorithms/encryption, quantum communications, computing, materials, or sensing. Equipment above £25,000/item and doctoral studentships are not funded. EPSRC funds 80% FEC; no matched funding required beyond standard 20% FEC. ## Summary The Canada, G7, Nordic Call for Proposals on Quantum Technologies funds collaborative research in quantum computing, communications, sensing, materials, and encryption, with up to £400,000 EPSRC contribution per UK research team. UK researchers must join a consortium with at least one Canadian and one other international partner, with the Canadian PI submitting a single coordinated proposal via NSERC. This one-off call closes on 24 September 2026 and runs for up to three years. ## Who should apply - UK-based researchers at EPSRC-eligible institutions - Scientists working in quantum algorithms, encryption, communications, computing, materials, or sensing - Teams willing to collaborate in mandatory international consortia with Canadian and other G7/Nordic partners - Researchers whose projects do not require single items of equipment above £25,000 or doctoral studentships ## Key dates - Deadline 24 September 2026, 8:00pm Eastern Time; submit via NSERC online system (institutions may set earlier internal deadlines) - Single-stage: Canadian PI submits consortium proposal; UK researchers then invited to submit UK costs via UKRI Funding Service after funding recommendation (expected January 2027) - Up to three-year project duration ## Tips for applicants - The Canadian PI leads the submission on behalf of all teams, align early with your Canadian co-investigator on research narrative, timelines, and cost splits to avoid delays. - Equipment items and doctoral studentships are not fundable through EPSRC; structure your team and budget to avoid these categories, or clarify costings with EPSRC early. - This is a one-off call; if your collaboration misses the September deadline, no future round is planned, check your institution's internal deadline immediately. ## Frequently asked questions ### How much can UK researchers get from this quantum technologies call? Up to £400,000 EPSRC contribution (80% of full economic cost) per UK research team within the consortium. ### Do I need to submit my proposal directly to EPSRC? No, the Canadian PI submits a single coordinated proposal via NSERC on behalf of all teams; UK researchers submit UK costs to UKRI Funding Service only after the funding recommendation. ### Is matched funding required for the 20% FEC gap? No, the 20% full economic cost gap does not require matched funding beyond standard institutional contribution. ### What quantum topics are in scope? Quantum algorithms, encryption, communications, computing, materials, and sensing are all eligible. --- Source: [The Great Grantsby](https://grantsby.eu/grants/epsrc-canada-g7-nordic-call-for-proposals-on-quantum-tec-2026-09) — EU grant monitoring for academic researchers. Always verify details on the funder's website before applying. **See which EU calls match your profile.** [Preview your matches in 30 seconds, no signup](https://grantsby.eu/demo?ref=llm_grant_md).