# Cofund in Quantum Technologies (QUANTERA III) — Joint Call

**Funder:** FWO
**Budget:** Approx. €350,000 (incl. overheads)
**Duration:** Up to 36 months
**Consortium:** Required — minimum 3 entities from 3 EU member states
**Frequency:** Periodic
**Eligible countries:** BE
**Official call:** https://quantera.eu/
**Last verified:** 20 June 2026

## Eligibility & scope

FWO co-funds transnational quantum technologies research for Flemish researchers under QUANTERA III. ~€350k per Flemish project (2 projects, 3 years). Applicants submit to the call secretariat; FWO selection based on transnational panel ranking. FO or SBO rules apply; SBO spin-off projects ineligible.

## Summary

QUANTERA III is a periodic co-funding call for Flemish researchers leading transnational quantum technologies projects, with FWO providing approximately €350,000 per project over up to three years. The call requires a consortium of at least three entities from three EU member states, with Flemish partners applying through the QUANTERA secretariat and evaluated by an international panel. FO and SBO funding rules apply; SBO spin-off projects are ineligible.

## Who should apply

- Flemish researchers (FO or SBO track) proposing quantum technologies projects
- Research teams willing to coordinate a minimum 3-entity consortium across EU member states
- Principal investigators at academic or research institutions in Flanders
- Projects aligned with QUANTERA III strategic priorities in quantum technologies

## Key dates

- Periodic call organised by QUANTERA partnership (check FWO and QUANTERA secretariat for next deadline)
- Applications submitted to the QUANTERA secretariat; FWO evaluation based on transnational panel ranking
- Up to 36 months project duration

## Tips for applicants

- Consortium building is gating: identify and lock partners from at least 2 other EU states early, and ensure alignment with QUANTERA III's quantum technology roadmap.
- FWO evaluation follows the transnational panel rank, not a separate national review; write for an international audience and justify the Belgian contribution clearly.
- Confirm whether your project qualifies as FO or SBO (not SBO spin-off) before investing in a full proposal; ineligible track assignments can stall applications in triage.

## Frequently asked questions

### How much funding does FWO provide under QUANTERA III?

Approximately €350,000 per Flemish project over up to three years, inclusive of overheads.

### What consortium structure does QUANTERA III require?

A minimum of three entities from three different EU member states, with at least one Flemish partner applying through FWO.

### How are QUANTERA III proposals evaluated?

The QUANTERA secretariat receives applications, and FWO evaluation is based on the transnational panel ranking rather than a separate national review.

### Are SBO spin-off projects eligible for QUANTERA III funding?

No, only FO and standard SBO projects are eligible; SBO spin-off projects are ineligible.

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