Funded Projects

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 program.


 This program funds cybersecurity projects spearheaded by Canadian organizations within academia, industry, and the not-for-profit sector. Projects aim to strengthen Canada’s digital landscape.

 

Since 2023, the NCC has committed over $133.1 million to cybersecurity projects to advance commercialization, support research and development, and create training and upskilling opportunities.

Funding Streams
Commercialization

5 Funded Projects

Research and Development

63 Funded Projects

Training

19 Funded Projects

Full Lists of Funded Projects

Full list of 2025 Funded Projects
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Full list of 2024 Funded Projects
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Evaluation Criteria
Project applications are reviewed by an external panel of experts. They are assessed based on these criteria:
Merit
Overall progressive impact
Feasibility
Collaboration
Focus Areas
Awarded projects represent the 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

NCC is committed to the Government of Canada’s Cybersecurity Innovation Network.

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