CENGN — Centre d'excellence en réseaux de la prochaine génération ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Canadian technology-based small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) - Private sector companies with primary operations in Canada - Organizations actively developing or commercializing technology solutions - Companies seeking to leverage 5G infrastructure and advanced networking capabilities - Tech firms requiring product testing and validation support ### 💰 Funding Details - Grant Structure: Non-repayable funding for eligible project activities - Funding Amount: Varies based on project scope and complexity (specific caps not detailed in description) - Cost-Sharing: Typically requires SME contribution; exact matching ratio to be confirmed with CENGN - Repayability: Grant funds are non-repayable (not a loan) - Payment Model: Reimbursement-based upon achievement of milestones and submission of eligible expense documentation ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - 5G infrastructure access and networking resources - Product testing and validation activities - "Living Lab" environment utilization fees - Technology commercialization support and consulting - Research and development activities related to network solutions - Professional testing expertise and technical guidance - Infrastructure costs associated with prototype development and pilot projects ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Project must demonstrate clear commercialization pathway for Canadian technology - SME must utilize CENGN's secure 5G infrastructure and Living Lab environments - Defined milestones must be achieved to trigger funding releases - Progress reporting and documentation of testing results required - Eligible expenses must be substantiated with supporting documentation - Project timeline subject to CENGN approval and resource availability - Compliance with Canadian technology standards and intellectual property requirements - Regular communication and milestone check-ins with CENGN program managers