National Cybersecurity Consortium Funds 31 Canadian Cybersecurity and Privacy Projects Worth a Value of Over $20.9 Million
CANADA, October 22, 2025 – The National Cybersecurity Consortium (NCC) is announcing a slate of 31 Canadian projects that will receive funding as part of its commitment to the Government of Canada’s Cyber Security Innovation Network (CSIN). The NCC has contributed $20.9 million toward cybersecurity and privacy projects generating $40.6 million in ecosystem activity. Funded initiatives are led by organizations within academia, industry, and the not-for-profit sector.
The need for innovation, talent development, and commercialization across Canada’s cybersecurity ecosystem continues to grow with the adoption of new technologies like artificial intelligence and quantum science. To address this growing need, the CSIN program supports projects by direct funding, and by facilitating Canadian organizations within the NCC network to collaborate. These partnerships are often cross-sectoral in nature and support the project financially or intellectually, in such a way that the intellectual property developed is retained in Canada.
In its third Call for Proposals, the NCC’s 2025 funded projects represent an economic contribution of over $40.6 million. These high-impact initiatives will further Canadian cybersecurity and privacy in three ways: training, commercialization, and research and development. For a full list of funded projects, visit this link.
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“Canada is embracing a digital future, and investments in cybersecurity and privacy represent our unwavering belief in the power of innovation and collaboration. These projects will drive breakthroughs, support the development of critical skills, and keep homegrown talent and technology at the forefront of cybersecurity. By supporting bold ideas and strong partnerships, we are building a safer, more prosperous future for all Canadians, where our people, industries and communities are protected and empowered online.”
– The Honourable Evan Solomon, Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario
“Today’s announcement is an incredibly proactive step toward a resilient digital future for Canada. The NCC’s funding for cybersecurity and privacy projects not only represent an economic contribution, but also an opportunity to bridge gaps between sectors that might not have otherwise connected. This type of collaboration is essential for keeping these innovations and technologies in Canada and staying ahead of threats.”
- Dr. Charmaine Dean, Chair, Board of Directors, National Cybersecurity Consortium
“Our third call for proposals has yielded an exceptionally rich set of projects that reflect the high calibre of expertise available in Canada that work to protect Canada and Canadians from cyberthreats. The NCC’s approach brings together experts from the private and public sector to work on challenges that can most effectively be addressed through collaboration. We are excited to see the results from this important investment in Canada’s cybersecurity/privacy ecosystem.”
- Dr. Ken Barker, Scientific Director, National Cybersecurity Consortium
Key Facts
- The NCC’s 2025 funding commitment of $20.9 million has mobilized financial and technical contributions from organizations across Canada, bringing the total project investment in Canadian cybersecurity to over $40.6 million.
- Since its inception in 2023, the NCC has funded 86 projects with a contribution to the Canadian cybersecurity ecosystem of more than $133.1 million.
- The 31 funded projects are produced by 22 Canadian organizations from private industry, academia, and the not-for-profit sector.
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