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ARCHIVED – Call for proposals: Strengthening Canada's quantum research and innovation capacity

The table below shows the last 5 years of funding recipients by the year they applied.

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Year Researcher Project Title Institution Partner(s) Area(s) of Application Funding Amount Type of Call
2022 Voinigescu, Sorin Feasibility of Si-based Quantum Information Processing University of Toronto Ciena Canada Inc. Electrical and electronic machinery and equipment (including computer hardware); Information, computer and communication technologies 675000 Quantum - Strengthening Capacity
2022 Di Matteo, Olivia Quantum computing with differentiable quantum transforms The University of British Columbia Xanadu Quantum Technologies Inc. Information, computer and communication technologies; Computer software 149000 Quantum - Strengthening Capacity
2022 Izmaylov, Artur Quantum computing electronic structure methods for material development University of Toronto OTI Lumionics Inc. Physical sciences; Information, computer and communication technologies 360000 Quantum - Strengthening Capacity
2022 Franz, Marcel Establishing and exploiting Quantum advantage in superconducting Quantum annealer The University of British Columbia D-Wave Systems Inc Advancement of knowledge; Information systems and technology 911400 Quantum - Strengthening Capacity
2022 Drouin, Dominique CMOS-OxRAM integrated circuits for low-power AI and cryogenic quantum dot auto-tuning Université de Sherbrooke 1QBit Information Technologies Inc.; Irreversible Inc. Electrical and electronic machinery and equipment (including computer hardware); Information systems and technology 659000 Quantum - Strengthening Capacity
2022 Adve, Raviraj Fundamental analysis of Quantum sensing using non-classical intensity correlations University of Toronto Defence R&D Canada Communications technologies (satellites, radar, etc.) 1173055 Quantum - Strengthening Capacity
2022 Helmy, Amr Efficiently converting between optical and microwave photons using nano-photonics University of Toronto Defence R&D Canada Instrumentation technology; Information, computer and communication technologies 1171005 Quantum - Strengthening Capacity
2022 Kim, Na Young Quantum Rydberg Exciton Radars (REX-R) University of Waterloo Defence R&D Canada Communications technologies (satellites, radar, etc.) 1028700 Quantum - Strengthening Capacity
2023 Wiebe, Nathan Fault tolerant Quantum computing algorithms for chemistry University of Toronto Zapata Canada Advancement of knowledge; Information, computer and communication technologies 620000 Quantum - Strengthening Capacity
2023 Kycia, Jan Low temperature material characterization of superconducting devices for Quantum computing University of Waterloo D-Wave Systems Inc Information, computer and communication technologies; Information systems and technology 1113491 Quantum - Strengthening Capacity
2023 Baugh, Jonathan Next-generation photonic source to enable quantum remote sensing and communications University of Waterloo Defence R&D Canada; General Dynamics Land Systems - Canada; National Research Council Canada Information, computer and communication technologies; Communications technologies (satellites, radar, etc.) 1481200 Quantum - Strengthening Capacity
2023 Lupascu, Adrian Development of a scalable superconducting quantum computing platform based on fluxonium qubits University of Waterloo D-Wave Systems Inc Advancement of knowledge; Information systems and technology 1137724 Quantum - Strengthening Capacity
2023 Reimer, Michael Portable semiconductor nanowire quantum sensors with enhanced efficiency and timing resolution University of Waterloo Defence R&D Canada; National Research Council Canada Advancement of knowledge; Engineering 1500000 Quantum - Strengthening Capacity
2023 Barzanjeh, Shabir Optimizing quantum imaging and sensing with machine learning University of Calgary Nüvü Caméras Inc. Physical sciences; Life sciences (including biotechnology) 1500000 Quantum - Strengthening Capacity
2023 Wei, Lan Towards large-scale spin qubit quantum computers: simulation, modeling and experiment University of Waterloo 1QBit Information Technologies Inc.; Keysight Technologies Canada; NanoAcademic Technologies Inc. Information, computer and communication technologies; Electrical and electronic machinery and equipment (including computer hardware) 1690122 Quantum - Strengthening Capacity
2023 Barclay, Paul Diamond quantum photonic sensors University of Calgary Aria Labs Inc.; Defence R&D Canada Information, computer and communication technologies; Information systems and technology 1500000 Quantum - Strengthening Capacity
2023 Izmaylov, Artur Quantum algorithms for modelling vibrational spectroscopy University of Toronto Xanadu Quantum Technologies Inc. Physical sciences; Computer software 390000 Quantum - Strengthening Capacity
2023 Xu, Chang-Qing Integrated photonic circuit based entangled photon source for quantum key distribution McMaster University Optiwave Systems Inc; OZ Optics Ltd Information, computer and communication technologies; Information systems and technology 2481000 Quantum - Strengthening Capacity
2023 Milner, Valery Quantum 'rotonics': the study of laser-induced ultrafast dynamics of rotons in superfluid helium for terahertz sensing and imaging The University of British Columbia Metamaterial Technologies Inc.; Zero Point Cryogenics Inc. Instrumentation technology; Advancement of knowledge 1478600 Quantum - Strengthening Capacity
2023 Hudson, Zachary Large-scale quantum simulations for organic semiconductor design The University of British Columbia OTI Lumionics Inc. Computer software; Materials sciences 1078500 Quantum - Strengthening Capacity
2023 Kourtis, Stefanos Tensor network quantum error correction for near-term quantum computers Université de Sherbrooke NVIDIA Corporation Information systems and technology; Information, computer and communication technologies 595600 Quantum - Strengthening Capacity
2023 Kleiman, Rafael Hybrid superconducting-photonic platform for quantum computing McMaster University SolidState AI Information, computer and communication technologies; Computer communications 995000 Quantum - Strengthening Capacity
2023 Damascelli, Andrea High-temperature single-photon detectors for photonic quantum computing The University of British Columbia Xanadu Quantum Technologies Inc. Materials sciences; Materials performance 1461400 Quantum - Strengthening Capacity
2023 Sénéchal, David Realistic electronic structure of correlated quantum materials and quantum devices Université de Sherbrooke Ambature Inc.; NanoAcademic Technologies Inc. Computer software; Information, computer and communication technologies 1193000 Quantum - Strengthening Capacity
2023 Mirhassani, Mitra Enhancing the hardware security of post quantum encryption algorithms against side-channel attacks University of Windsor ANSYS Canada Ltd; CMC Microsystems Electrical and electronic machinery and equipment (including computer hardware) 755000 Quantum - Strengthening Capacity
2023 Chrostowski, Lukas Hybrid Integrated Quantum Light Sources The University of British Columbia AEPONYX Inc.; ANSYS Canada Ltd; Applied NanoTools Inc.; CMC Microsystems; Illusense Inc.; Norcada Inc.; One Silicon Chip Photonics Inc.; Photonic Inc.; StarIC Inc. Information systems and technology; Communications technologies (satellites, radar, etc.) 2486756 Quantum - Strengthening Capacity
2023 Feng, Chen Lattice-Based Quantum Error-Correcting Codes for Photonic Quantum Computing The University of British Columbia Xanadu Quantum Technologies Inc. Information, computer and communication technologies 165186 Quantum - Strengthening Capacity
2023 Lewis, Ryan On-chip entangled photon generation and detection for optical quantum computing McMaster University Xanadu Quantum Technologies Inc. Information, computer and communication technologies; Computer communications 1197700 Quantum - Strengthening Capacity
2023 Morandotti, Roberto High-dimensional photonic systems for quantum information processing Institut national de la rech scientifique Ki3 Photonics Technologies Inc.; OptoElectronic Components Inc. Communications equipment; Advancement of knowledge 1275000 Quantum - Strengthening Capacity
2023 Fournier, Patrick Quantum devices based on high temperature superconductors for innovative sensing applications Université de Sherbrooke Ambature Inc. Materials sciences; Advancement of knowledge 1482609 Quantum - Strengthening Capacity
2023 St-Jean, Philippe A new generation of hardware efficient superconducting qubits Université de Montréal Anyon Systems Inc.; Calcul Québec Information, computer and communication technologies; Physical sciences 1340000 Quantum - Strengthening Capacity
2023 Rotenberg, Nir Quantum dot photonics for large-scale entanglement generation Queen's University Quantum Bridge Technologies Inc. Information, computer and communication technologies; Physical sciences 2499000 Quantum - Strengthening Capacity
2023 Sadaf, Sharif Scalable solid-state semiconductor platform for on-chip quantum communication Institut national de la rech scientifique Canadian Microelectronics Corporation; Numana; OptoElectronic Components Inc.; Xanadu Quantum Technologies Inc. Electrical and electronic machinery and equipment (including computer hardware); Engineering 1170000 Quantum - Strengthening Capacity
2023 Gagnon, Ghyslain Quantum random number generation for highly-secure cryptography applications École de technologie supérieure Quantum eMotion Information systems and technology; Information, computer and communication technologies 1195000 Quantum - Strengthening Capacity
2023 Hauer, Bradley Next-generation technology to access new regimes of quantum sensing University of Waterloo Defence R&D Canada; QuantumCore; Qubic; Zero Point Cryogenics Inc. Communications technologies (satellites, radar, etc.); Information, computer and communication technologies 1350000 Quantum - Strengthening Capacity
2023 Murugesu, Muralee Accessing rare oxidation states in lanthanide ions to create high-performing spin qubits University of Ottawa Defence R&D Canada; OTI Lumionics Inc. Materials sciences; Communications technologies (satellites, radar, etc.) 996000 Quantum - Strengthening Capacity
2023 Sciaini, German Unlocking Quantum Secrets: The CanCL Initiative for Atomic-Level Characterization of Quantum Materials and Single-Photon Sources University of Waterloo Hitachi High-Technologies Canada Inc.; National Research Council Canada Instrumentation technology; Materials performance 1480000 Quantum - Strengthening Capacity
2023 Wilson, Christopher Advanced manufacturing for quantum simulation University of Waterloo Angstrom Engineering Inc. Information, computer and communication technologies; Manufacturing processes and products 241000 Quantum - Strengthening Capacity
2023 Cherkaoui, Soumaya Ressource Allocation in Wireless Networks with Quantum Computing École Polytechnique de Montréal Thales Canada Computer communications 884283 Quantum - Strengthening Capacity
2023 Guéguen, Céline Quantum computing meets molecular chemical diversity in the environment: application to PFAS Université de Sherbrooke Coalition des citoyens et organismes engagés pour la sécurité ferroviaire de Lac-Mégantic; MELCCFP; Ville de Sherbrooke Environment; Computer software 1487500 Quantum - Strengthening Capacity
2023 Reimer, Michael Hybrid quantum repeater node for practical quantum networks University of Waterloo CMC Microsystems Information, computer and communication technologies; Advancement of knowledge 2500000 Quantum - Strengthening Capacity
2023 Qian, Li Twin fields - from secure quantum communication to quantum sensing networks University of Toronto Defence R&D Canada; General Dynamics Mission Systems - Canada; Quantum Bridge Technologies Inc. Information, computer and communication technologies; Communications equipment 1224832 Quantum - Strengthening Capacity
2023 Wang, Kai On-chip topological quantum sensors based on multi-mode squeezed light McGill University Applied NanoTools Inc.; Canadian Microelectronics Corporation; Ki3 Photonics Technologies Inc.; Xanadu Quantum Technologies Inc. Information systems and technology 1499500 Quantum - Strengthening Capacity
2023 Taghipour, Sharareh Quantum computing for optimal mobility Toronto Metropolitan University CogniFrame Inc.; Quanser Inc.; Quantuity Analytics Inc.; Teledyne Flir Transportation systems and services 465437 Quantum - Strengthening Capacity
2023 Lupascu, Adrian Superconducting levitation in the quantum regime - a platform for quantum science and technology University of Waterloo Defence R&D Canada Advancement of knowledge; Instrumentation technology 1465706 Quantum - Strengthening Capacity
2023 Islam, Kazi Rajibul Benchmarking and optimizing a large-scale trapped ion quantum processor University of Waterloo Keysight Technologies Canada Information, computer and communication technologies 2128817 Quantum - Strengthening Capacity
2023 Berini, Pierre Nanostructured quantum light sources University of Ottawa Xanadu Quantum Technologies Inc. Communications equipment; Information, computer and communication technologies 570000 Quantum - Strengthening Capacity
2025 Adve, Raviraj Fundamental analysis of Quantum sensing using non-classical intensity correlations University of Toronto Defence R&D Canada Communications technologies (satellites, radar, etc.) 450000 Defence Industrial Strategy - Quantum Supplement
2025 Helmy, Amr Efficiently converting between optical and microwave photons using nano-photonics University of Toronto Defence R&D Canada Instrumentation technology; Information, computer and communication technologies 450000 Defence Industrial Strategy - Quantum Supplement
2025 Baugh, Jonathan Next-generation photonic source to enable quantum remote sensing and communications University of Waterloo Defence R&D Canada; General Dynamics Land Systems - Canada; National Research Council Canada Information, computer and communication technologies; Communications technologies (satellites, radar, etc.) 450000 Defence Industrial Strategy - Quantum Supplement
2025 Reimer, Michael Portable semiconductor nanowire quantum sensors with enhanced efficiency and timing resolution University of Waterloo Defence R&D Canada; National Research Council Canada Advancement of knowledge; Engineering 450000 Defence Industrial Strategy - Quantum Supplement
2025 Barclay, Paul Diamond quantum photonic sensors University of Calgary Aria Labs Inc.; Defence R&D Canada Information, computer and communication technologies; Information systems and technology 450000 Defence Industrial Strategy - Quantum Supplement
2025 Hauer, Bradley Next-generation technology to access new regimes of quantum sensing University of Waterloo Defence R&D Canada; QuantumCore; Qubic; Zero Point Cryogenics Inc. Communications technologies (satellites, radar, etc.); Information, computer and communication technologies 448000 Defence Industrial Strategy - Quantum Supplement
2025 Qian, Li Twin fields - from secure quantum communication to quantum sensing networks University of Toronto Defence R&D Canada; General Dynamics Mission Systems - Canada; Quantum Bridge Technologies Inc. Information, computer and communication technologies; Communications equipment 311000 Defence Industrial Strategy - Quantum Supplement
2025 Lupascu, Adrian Superconducting levitation in the quantum regime - a platform for quantum science and technology University of Waterloo Defence R&D Canada Advancement of knowledge; Instrumentation technology 450000 Defence Industrial Strategy - Quantum Supplement
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