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Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique Canada — Quantum-enhanced radio-frequency sensing
Advancing quantum-enhanced radar sensing technology
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Funding available
$ 1,000,000
Location
Canada
Who can apply
For-profit small businesses incorporated in Canada, federally or provincially, with 499 or fewer full-time equivalent employees.
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Overview
The Quantum-enhanced radio-frequency sensing challenge offers up to $150,000 for Phase 1 and $1,000,000 for Phase 2 to Canadian-incorporated, for-profit small businesses developing quantum-enhanced radio-frequency sensing solutions to improve radar target detection. Projects evaluate performance against existing sensors in laboratory conditions and demonstrate reduced transmit-power requirements, with evidence of potential long-range sensing.
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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
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Availability timeline
2023
Periods: 1
Activities funded
- Develop quantum-enhanced radio-frequency sensing technology to improve radar target detection using quantum-enhanced radar transmitters, radar receivers or both.
- Evaluate and compare the proposed approach with an existing sensor under identical conditions in a laboratory setting.
- Demonstrate reduced required transmit power compared with a state-of-the-art radar transmitter or receiver, with evidence of potential for long-range sensing of at least 10 km.
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Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- For-profit small businesses incorporated in Canada, federally or provincially, with 499 or fewer full-time equivalent employees.
- Small businesses conducting research and development activities in Canada.
- Small businesses meeting the stated Canadian workforce and senior executive principal-residence requirements.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada: the applicant’s research and development activities must take place in Canada.
Selection criteria
- Mandatory pass/fail assessment: the solution must be within the challenge scope and address all Essential (Mandatory) Outcomes.
- Mandatory pass/fail assessment: the solution must be at TRL 1 to 6 inclusive, with supporting research and development justification, and must meet at least one ISC definition of innovation.
- Advance on State of the Art is scored at 0, 5, 12 or 20 points based on the demonstrated improvements and competitive advantages over existing technologies.
- Point-rated assessment covers the Additional Outcomes, Phase 1 scientific and technological risks, project plan and risks, implementation team, inclusivity, financial proposal and controls, Phase 2 overview, commercialization approach, and benefits to Canada.
- Proposals must achieve an overall minimum pass mark of 50% to be deemed responsive.
How to apply
- Complete the Challenge Stream Electronic Submission Form with information sufficient to assess the proposal against the criteria and Evaluation Schema.
Processing and Agreement
- Canada will make final decisions on the number of Phase 1 and Phase 2 awards based on factors such as evaluation results, departmental priorities and availability of funds.
- Canada reserves the right to make partial awards and negotiate project scope changes.
Additional information
- No traveling will be required in Phase 1.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique Canada — Quantum-enhanced radio-frequency sensing Program
What is the Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique Canada — Quantum-enhanced radio-frequency sensing?
The Quantum-enhanced radio-frequency sensing challenge offers up to $150,000 for Phase 1 and $1,000,000 for Phase 2 to Canadian-incorporated, for-profit small businesses developing quantum-enhanced radio-frequency sensing solutions to improve radar target detection. Projects evaluate performance against existing sensors in laboratory conditions and demonstrate reduced transmit-power requirements, with evidence of potential long-range sensing.
How much funding can be received?
Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique Canada — Quantum-enhanced radio-frequency sensing Funds up to $1,000,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique Canada — Quantum-enhanced radio-frequency sensing program?
To be eligible for the Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique Canada — Quantum-enhanced radio-frequency sensing program, you must:
The applicant must be a for-profit small business incorporated in Canada with 499 or fewer full-time equivalent employees.
The business must conduct its research and development activities in Canada and meet the stated Canadian workforce and senior executive residence requirements.
Only eligible businesses that have completed Phase 1 could be considered for Phase 2.
What expenses are eligible under Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique Canada — Quantum-enhanced radio-frequency sensing?
Develop quantum-enhanced radio-frequency sensing technology to improve radar target detection using quantum-enhanced radar transmitters, radar receivers or both.
Evaluate and compare the proposed approach with an existing sensor under identical conditions in a laboratory setting.
Demonstrate reduced required transmit power compared with a state-of-the-art radar transmitter or receiver, with evidence of potential for long-range sensing of at least 10 km.
Who can I contact for more information about the Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique Canada — Quantum-enhanced radio-frequency sensing?
You can contact Innovation Canada by email at solutions@canada.ca.
Where is the Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique Canada — Quantum-enhanced radio-frequency sensing available?
The Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique Canada — Quantum-enhanced radio-frequency sensing program is available across Canada.
Is the Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique Canada — Quantum-enhanced radio-frequency sensing a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique Canada — Quantum-enhanced radio-frequency sensing is a Grant and Funding