# QuantERA

**Funder:** SNSF
**Consortium:** Required — minimum 3 entities from 3 EU member states
**Frequency:** Annual
**Eligible countries:** CH
**Official call:** https://quantera.eu/
**Last verified:** 8 July 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Multilateral initiative on quantum technology. Swiss researchers are fully eligible; SNSF funds the Swiss partner. Consortium of researchers from several countries required. See national annex of each call for Swiss-specific submission requirements.

## Summary

QuantERA is an annual multilateral funding initiative on quantum technology coordinated through the SNSF, open to Swiss research groups as full partners in international consortia. The call requires a minimum of three entities from three different EU member states, with the Swiss partner funded directly by the SNSF. Researchers should consult the Swiss national annex for submission requirements specific to SNSF applicants.

## Who should apply

- Swiss research groups eligible as full consortium partners
- Research teams with capacity to lead or co-lead quantum technology projects
- Applicants willing to form consortia with at least two additional partners from different EU member states
- Groups with established collaboration networks across Europe

## Key dates

- Annual call; exact deadline varies per round (check SNSF website for current call)
- Consortium of minimum 3 entities from 3 different EU member states required

## Tips for applicants

- Consortium composition is gating, do not submit without confirmed partners from at least two other EU member states; the SNSF evaluates the full consortium, not the Swiss partner in isolation.
- Consult the Swiss national annex early; it covers SNSF-specific submission routes, eligible institutions, and budget rules that differ from other national funder guidelines.
- Align your consortium partners on a unified research narrative and timeline before submitting; misaligned timelines or budgets across partners often trigger rejections at the multilateral review stage.

## Frequently asked questions

### Can I apply to QuantERA as a Swiss researcher?

Yes, Swiss research groups are fully eligible. The SNSF funds the Swiss partner within an international consortium of at least three entities from three different EU member states.

### What is the minimum consortium size for QuantERA?

A minimum of three entities from three different EU member states is required; the Swiss partner counts as one of the three.

### How often does QuantERA issue calls?

QuantERA runs an annual call; the exact deadline varies per round and is published on the SNSF website.

### Do I need to follow SNSF rules or the rules of other national funders?

Swiss applicants must follow the rules outlined in the Swiss national annex of each QuantERA call, which covers SNSF-specific submission requirements and budget rules.

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Source: [The Great Grantsby](https://grantsby.eu/grants/snsf-quantera-2026) — EU grant monitoring for academic researchers. Always verify details on the funder's website before applying.