The National Cybersecurity Consortium (NCC) holds an annual Call for Proposals as part of its commitment to the Government of Canada’s Cyber Security Innovation Network. This program funds cybersecurity projects spearheaded by Canadian organizations within academia, industry, and the not-for-profit sector, aimed at strengthening Canada’s digital landscape. Since 2023 over $133.1 million has been committed to cybersecurity projects by the NCC that will advance commercialization, contribute to research and development, and create training and upskilling opportunities.
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Project applications are reviewed by an external panel of experts, and assessed based on these criteria:
- Merit
- Feasibility
- Overall progressive impact
- Collaboration
Awarded projects represented NCC’s five areas of focus:
- Privacy and Privacy Enhancing Technologies
- Critical Infrastructure Protection
- Network Security
- Human-Centric Cybersecurity
- Software Security
- Skill and Talent Development
Learn more about the NCC’s commitment to the Government of Canada’s Cybersecurity Innovation Network.