University research projects

University research competitions are intended to support research initiatives launched jointly by a Quebec university and another academic partner (ideally located outside Quebec), in order to contribute to scientific and technological advances in nanotechnology.

NQ funding is awarded exclusively for research conducted within Quebec universities. Projects receive funding for a maximum of two years.

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Montreal, December 13, 2011

NanoQuébec launches the sixth round of its seed-funding program for international research projects

Research centres wishing to participate in this call for proposals must submit applications before April 2, 2012. Candidates selected for funding will be announced in June 2012.

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The new call for proposals is aimed at funding the launch phase of international research programs led by NanoQuébec’s strategic partners, specifically MINATEC, ALBANY NANOTECH and the NAGANO TECHNO FOUNDATION. Canadian institutions based outside Quebec are also considered domestic strategic partners (NINT, University of Waterloo, etc.). The call for proposals will contribute to the creation of new scientific collaborations and the strengthening of ties with research centres of strategic importance to Quebec.

Proposals submitted will be assessed for scientific and technical soundness and feasibility; the excellence of the research consortium and level of collaboration; degree of innovation and potential for spinoffs; and the strategic importance of the partners outside Quebec.

The main sectors affected by the call for proposals are those related to priority sectors for economic development in Quebec, such as micro-nanoelectronics, materials processing, health and sustainable development.