ENCQOR 5G SME Technology Development

📋 Eligible Entities - Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) as primary applicants - Canadian-based technology companies and software developers - Telecommunications and digital service providers - Technology integration firms and system integrators - Startups operating in the 5G ecosystem - Joint ventures or consortiums led by eligible SMEs (with partners from academia or larger firms acceptable as supporting participants) - Companies must be incorporated in Canada and actively conducting business operations ### 💰 Funding Details - Grant Type: Non-repayable contribution/grant - Funding Structure: Contribution-based funding (not a loan) - Project Scope: Supports pre-commercial technology development and validation - Co-funding Requirement: Typically requires cost-sharing or matching contribution from applicant (specific percentage varies by project phase) - Repayability: Non-repayable; however, commercialization revenue sharing or milestone-based adjustments may apply depending on project success - Typical Range: Varies by project complexity; testbed integration projects generally funded from $50K–$500K+ depending on scope - Payment Structure: Funds disbursed upon milestone completion and invoice submission with supporting documentation ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Technology Development & Integration - Design and development of 5G-enabled applications or services - Integration of pre-commercial technologies into testbed platforms - Software development and coding labor - Testing & Validation - Laboratory testing and performance validation - Quality assurance and certification activities - Interoperability testing with 5G infrastructure - Personnel Costs - Salaries for engineers, developers, and technical staff directly assigned to the project - Consultant fees for specialized 5G expertise - Equipment & Infrastructure - Hardware and equipment for testbed setup - Networking infrastructure and tools - Software licenses and development platforms - Documentation & IP - Technical documentation and specifications - Intellectual property development and protection costs ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Eligibility Verification: Applicants must demonstrate