Next Generation Networks Demonstration Program - Ontario Centre of Innovation

The Next Generation Network (NGN) Demonstration Program is designed to support Ontario- based small- and medium -sized enterprises (SMEs) to use the CENGN testbed to further develop proof-of-concept or demonstration projects that could lead to new technologies, products, processes and/or services. Funding is available for stand-alone SME projects or SME collaborations with industry partners and/or public sector organizations such as municipalities, healthcare facilities or public utilities. Proof-of-concept project activities can include, but are not limited to, technology adoption demonstration, start-up or scale-up support, prototyping, product testing and applied research and development (“R&D”).

Best suited for:

Applicant:

Ontario-based company
Applicant company must be SME scale (less than 500 employees)

Project:

Utilizes the CENGN testbed
Develop or advance new technologies, products, processes and services

Learn more about the NGN Demonstration Program

View full program guidelines

Contact a Program Lead

John Chiappetta
Advanced Technology Platforms Lead
jchiappetta@oc-innovation.ca

Vahid Sadr
Advanced Technology Platforms Manager
vsadr@oc-innovation.ca

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