# Call for collaboration with Korea in 6G (NextG) and quantum technology

**Funder:** Research Council of Finland
**Deadline:** 30 October 2026 (23:59 Finnish time; invitation-only)
**Consortium:** Required — joint project with a Korean partner
**Eligible countries:** FI
**Official call:** https://www.aka.fi/en/research-funding/apply-for-funding/calls-for-applications/international-calls/2026-call-for-collaboration-with-korea-in-6g-nextg-and-quantum-technology-invitation-only/
**Last updated:** 25 Oct 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Bilateral collaboration call with Korea on 6G (NextG) and quantum technology research; invitation-only.

## Summary

This Research Council of Finland call funds joint research projects between Finnish and Korean institutions in 6G (NextG) networking and quantum technology. It is an invitation-only mechanism, meaning only researchers who have been invited to apply may submit a proposal, and it requires a consortium with a Korean partner institution.

## Who should apply

- Researchers who have received a direct invitation from the Research Council of Finland
- Finland-based research groups working on 6G (NextG) networking or quantum technology
- Teams with an established or committed Korean partner institution
- Applicants able to form a joint consortium project rather than a solo proposal

## Key dates

- Deadline: 30 October 2026, 23:59 Finnish time
- Invitation-only, applicants must be invited before submitting

## Tips for applicants

- Confirm your invitation status directly with the Research Council of Finland before preparing a submission, since uninvited applications are not accepted.
- Secure firm commitment from the Korean partner institution early, as the consortium requirement is central to eligibility.
- Align the proposal's technical scope tightly with either 6G (NextG) or quantum technology rather than spreading across both unless the collaboration genuinely spans both areas.

## Frequently asked questions

### Who can apply for the Finland-Korea 6G and Quantum Technology call?

Only researchers who have been directly invited by the Research Council of Finland can apply; it is not an open call.

### Is a Korean partner required for this grant?

Yes, the call requires a joint project with a Korean partner institution as part of a required consortium.

### What research areas does this call cover?

It funds collaborative research in 6G (NextG) networking and quantum technology.

### When is the deadline for this call?

The deadline is 30 October 2026 at 23:59 Finnish time.

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