ENCQOR 5G Demonstration Program

📋 Eligible Entities - Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Canada - Technology companies and innovators - Startups developing 5G applications - Organizations seeking to prototype or demonstrate 5G-enabled solutions - Businesses across various sectors (manufacturing, healthcare, logistics, etc.) that can leverage 5G technology - Entities must be Canadian-based to access the ENCQOR testbed infrastructure ### 💰 Funding Details - Maximum Grant Amount: $50,000 per project - Grant Type: Non-repayable contribution/grant funding - Matching Requirements: Specific cost-sharing arrangements should be confirmed with program administrators (typical government programs require 25-50% applicant contribution) - Funding Structure: Direct financial support for demonstration project activities - No Repayment Obligation: Funds do not need to be repaid if milestones are met ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - 5G technology development and integration costs - Software and application development for 5G platforms - Hardware procurement and setup for demonstration - Testing and validation activities using the ENCQOR iPaaS testbed - Technical personnel and expert consulting fees - Prototyping and proof-of-concept development - Documentation and project reporting - Travel and logistics related to demonstration activities - Intellectual property development related to 5G solutions ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Project Scope: Must demonstrate novel or advanced use of 5G technology through the ENCQOR testbed infrastructure - iPaaS Testbed Access: Participants must utilize the ENCQOR 5G iPaaS (Integration Platform-as-a-Service) testbed as part of their project - Deliverables: Clear demonstration outcomes and technical results must be documented - Timeline: Project duration and reporting schedules must align with program requirements - Performance Metrics: Progress must be tracked against predefined milestones and KPIs - Intellectual Property: Ownership and publication rights should be clarified with program administrators - Compliance: Must comply with ENCQOR program terms and 5G technology standards - Final Reporting: