Paving the way for global scientific advancement, CERN and Canada have formalised partnerships in future research infrastructure and technology innovation.
In a landmark move set to shape the future of global scientific collaboration, CERN and Canada have signed a pivotal Statement of Intent to deepen cooperation on cutting-edge research infrastructure and transformative technology development.
This strategic agreement was inked by CERN Director-General Fabiola Gianotti and Canada’s Deputy Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, Philip Jennings.
Future collider projects at the heart of the collaboration
Central to the agreement is a shared commitment to jointly plan and develop next-generation research facilities, including the Future Circular Collider (FCC) – a proposed successor to the Large Hadron Collider (LHC).
The Statement signals Canada’s intent to play a key role in the FCC’s construction and scientific exploitation, pending approval from Canadian authorities and a green light from CERN Member States.
Focus on innovation across three tech pillars
The collaboration emphasises accelerating technological advancements in three critical areas: accelerators, detectors, and computing.
These pillars form the backbone of experimental particle physics and hold transformative potential for applications far beyond the lab – from medical imaging to data science.
Recognising Canada’s scientific contributions
The agreement also celebrates Canada’s longstanding and meaningful contributions to CERN’s work.
Canadian researchers and institutions have been deeply involved in experiments at the LHC and are actively contributing to the upcoming High-Luminosity Large Hadron Collider (HL-LHC).
This continued partnership reflects a shared vision for fostering open science and leveraging fundamental research to drive innovation across sectors.
A future built on decades of collaboration
This new chapter between CERN and Canada builds on decades of scientific synergy, reinforcing their commitment to global discovery, technology development, and talent cultivation.
As the world looks toward the next frontier in physics, this partnership stands as a beacon of international cooperation and visionary science.
