This grant funds university-led research partnerships with private, public, or non-profit sector partners to advance quantum technologies in Canada. Projects must align with National Quantum Strategy missions in quantum algorithms, encryption, communications, computing, materials, or sensing. Industry partners contribute in-kind support and gain privileged access to quantum R&D results.
Lead applicant must be a Canadian university researcher with NSERC eligibility. Co-applicants must meet NSERC requirements. At least one partner organization from private, public, or non-profit sector is required, providing in-kind contributions and capacity to exploit results.
