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Call for Proposals in Quantum Commercialization
Co-investment for quantum technology commercialization
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
Up to 40% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Overview
Up to $7 million in co-investment supports the commercialization and adoption of quantum technologies. The program backs pilot projects, market validation, and early customer adoption in quantum sensing, communications, and computing.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase production or service capacity
Eligible Funding
- Up to 40% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- British Columbia
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- 500 employees maximum
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Early commercialization of Canadian quantum technology solutions
- Adoption pilots with early adopter customers
- Product-market fit validation in real conditions
- Improvements or new developments to support commercialization
Documents Needed
- Expression of Interest submission
- Full Project Proposal package
- Project budget and funding sources
- IP rationale and IP plan
- Master Project Agreement template review
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- For-profit organizations
- Eligible not-for-profit organizations funded mainly by private-sector or industry organizations
- Non-federal Crown corporations with commercial revenue
- Indigenous organizations
Who is not eligible
- Most other not-for-profit organizations
- Post-secondary and research institutions
- Federal Crown corporations
- Government departments and agencies
- Non-Canadian organizations seeking direct co-investment
Eligible expenses
- Direct labour, wages, and benefits for project work
- Equipment, materials, supplies, and facility rentals
- Travel, conferences, telecommunication, and dissemination costs
- Cybersecurity, insurance, capital expenditures, and foreign costs pre-approved by DIGITAL
- IP protection and commercial agreement costs for eligible SMEs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Costs incurred before project approval
- Taxes, including GST/HST/PST and foreign taxes
- Construction or purchase of buildings or land
- Litigation, restructuring, lobbying, gifts, and entertainment costs
- General overhead and routine operating expenses
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
- International partners may participate in consortia
Processing and Agreement
- Expression of Interest is reviewed first for eligibility, fit, and readiness.
- Qualified applicants are invited to submit a Full Project Proposal.
- Eligible Full Project Proposals are evaluated by an independent Project Selection Committee.
- Digital makes the final investment decision and sends a decision letter by email.
- Selected consortia must sign a Master Project Agreement within 60 days.
Additional information
- Applications are reviewed on a continuous-intake basis.
- Only qualified applicants are invited to submit a full proposal.
- Selected consortia must sign a Master Project Agreement.
- A non-disclosure agreement template is available for consortia.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Call for Proposals in Quantum Commercialization Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Call for Proposals in Quantum Commercialization. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Call for Proposals in Quantum Commercialization?
Up to $7 million in co-investment supports the commercialization and adoption of quantum technologies. The program backs pilot projects, market validation, and early customer adoption in quantum sensing, communications, and computing.
How much funding can be received?
Call for Proposals in Quantum Commercialization Funds up to 40% of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Call for Proposals in Quantum Commercialization program?
To be eligible for the Call for Proposals in Quantum Commercialization program, you must:
Consortium of at least three organizations
Industry-led project
At least one Canadian SME
What expenses are eligible under Call for Proposals in Quantum Commercialization?
Early commercialization of Canadian quantum technology solutions
Adoption pilots with early adopter customers
Product-market fit validation in real conditions
Improvements or new developments to support commercialization
Who can I contact for more information about the Call for Proposals in Quantum Commercialization?
You can contact Canada's Digital Technology Cluster by email at proposal-support@digitalsupercluster.ca.
Where is the Call for Proposals in Quantum Commercialization available?
The Call for Proposals in Quantum Commercialization program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the Call for Proposals in Quantum Commercialization a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Call for Proposals in Quantum Commercialization is a Partnering and Collaboration