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Conseil national de recherches du Canada (CNRC) — Stabilization of quantum measurements
Quantum measurement stabilization for future quantum networks
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Funding available
$ 1,000,000
Location
Canada
Who can apply
For-profit small businesses incorporated in Canada, federally or provincially, that meet the stated eligibility criteria.
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Overview
This Innovative Solutions Canada challenge offers Phase 1 contracts up to $150,000 and Phase 2 contracts up to $1,000,000 to Canadian-incorporated small businesses conducting research and development in Canada to develop stable quantum links. Projects focus on active optical-channel stabilization and local-interferometer synchronization for real-time quantum-state measurements.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- No objectives are currently available
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- 499 employees maximum
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
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Availability timeline
2023
Periods: 1
Activities funded
- Develop active feedback systems to stabilize quantum channels and synchronize local interferometers for real-time readout of non-local quantum states.
- Demonstrate stable quantum links, including optical-phase control, low-crosstalk phase locking, high-throughput interferometers, tunable path-length differences, and picosecond-scale photon timing stabilization.
- Develop a solution scalable to additional interferometers, with monitoring of interferometer phase, temperature, and photon arrival times.
Documents Needed
- Challenge Stream Electronic Submission Form
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Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- For-profit small businesses incorporated in Canada, federally or provincially, that meet the stated eligibility criteria.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada: the applicant’s research and development activities must take place in Canada.
Selection criteria
- Mandatory pass/fail assessment: the proposal must be within the challenge scope, address all Essential Outcomes, demonstrate a current TRL from 1 to 6 inclusive with supporting R&D justification, and meet one or more ISC definitions of innovation.
- Advancement over the state of the art is scored from 0 to 20 points based on demonstrated improvements and competitive advantages; the evaluation schema assigns 0, 5, 12 or 20 points.
- Additional Outcomes are scored from 0 to 10 points. Phase 1 science and technology risks and project risks are each scored from 0 to 10; the Phase 1 project plan is scored from 0 to 20; and the implementation team is scored from 0 to 20.
- Inclusivity is scored from 0 to 5 points; the Phase 1 financial proposal from 0 to 15; financial controls, tracking and oversight from 0 to 10; the Phase 2 overview from 0 to 12; and the commercialization approach from 0 to 12.
- Innovation, economic and public benefits to Canada are each scored from 0 to 2 points. Proposals must achieve an overall minimum pass mark of 50% to be deemed responsive.
Additional information
- No traveling will be required in Phase 1.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Conseil national de recherches du Canada (CNRC) — Stabilization of quantum measurements Program
What is the Conseil national de recherches du Canada (CNRC) — Stabilization of quantum measurements?
This Innovative Solutions Canada challenge offers Phase 1 contracts up to $150,000 and Phase 2 contracts up to $1,000,000 to Canadian-incorporated small businesses conducting research and development in Canada to develop stable quantum links. Projects focus on active optical-channel stabilization and local-interferometer synchronization for real-time quantum-state measurements.
How much funding can be received?
Conseil national de recherches du Canada (CNRC) — Stabilization of quantum measurements Funds up to $1,000,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Conseil national de recherches du Canada (CNRC) — Stabilization of quantum measurements program?
To be eligible for the Conseil national de recherches du Canada (CNRC) — Stabilization of quantum measurements program, you must:
The applicant must be a for-profit business incorporated in Canada, federally or provincially, with 499 or fewer FTE employees.
Its research and development activities must take place in Canada, and at least 50% of its FTE employees must have Canada as their ordinary place of work.
At least 50% of its annual wages, salaries and fees must go to employees and contractors who spend most of their time working in Canada; at least 50% of senior executives (Vice President and above) must have Canada as their principal residence.
What expenses are eligible under Conseil national de recherches du Canada (CNRC) — Stabilization of quantum measurements?
Develop active feedback systems to stabilize quantum channels and synchronize local interferometers for real-time readout of non-local quantum states.
Demonstrate stable quantum links, including optical-phase control, low-crosstalk phase locking, high-throughput interferometers, tunable path-length differences, and picosecond-scale photon timing stabilization.
Develop a solution scalable to additional interferometers, with monitoring of interferometer phase, temperature, and photon arrival times.
Who can I contact for more information about the Conseil national de recherches du Canada (CNRC) — Stabilization of quantum measurements?
You can contact Innovation Canada by email at SIC-ISC@pwgsc.gc.ca.
Where is the Conseil national de recherches du Canada (CNRC) — Stabilization of quantum measurements available?
The Conseil national de recherches du Canada (CNRC) — Stabilization of quantum measurements program is available across Canada.
Is the Conseil national de recherches du Canada (CNRC) — Stabilization of quantum measurements a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Conseil national de recherches du Canada (CNRC) — Stabilization of quantum measurements is a Grant and Funding