France Semiconductors and Quantum Control Stack Canadian Technology Accelerator 2026/27

Canadian semiconductor and quantum hardware companies can join a hybrid accelerator with a market week in Paris and Grenoble. Apply by 16 October 2026.

The France Semiconductors and Quantum Control Stack Canadian Technology Accelerator is a special edition run by the Canadian Trade Commissioner Service. It helps Canadian companies that sell semiconductor or quantum technologies explore the market in France and get access to Europe.

Participants get personal mentoring from experts in France, market information tailored to their company, workshops, and B2B meetings with possible clients, partners and investors in Paris and Grenoble. They also get access to the global Trade Commissioner network. The page does not state any cash funding.

The program is for companies working on photonics, micro electromechanical systems (MEMS), compound semiconductors or qubit interface hardware. Their technology should be validated and at technology readiness level 6 to 9. Companies need recurring revenue or at least $1 million in funding, an experienced management team that can take part fully, and a defined plan for entering France or Europe with potential clients or partners already identified.

Webinars and mentoring run from 23 November to 18 December 2026 and from 4 to 30 January 2027. The in market week in Paris and Grenoble takes place from 1 to 5 February 2027. The program takes about 4 hours a week.

Applications go through the online questionnaire. The deadline is 16 October 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time.

Quick answers

How much does it pay?

The official page does not state an amount.

When is the deadline?

The deadline is 16 October 2026.

Who can apply?

Canadian companies working on photonics, MEMS, compound semiconductors or qubit interface hardware at technology readiness level 6 to 9, with recurring revenue or at least $1 million raised, an experienced management team, and a defined plan for entering France and Europe. It is limited to applicants in CA.

How do I apply?

Through the official page at questionnaire.simplesondage.com. The link is at the top of this page.