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Quantum computing for climate
Quantum innovation advancing climate change mitigation
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Funding available
$ 1,000,000
Location
Canada
Who can apply
For-profit small businesses incorporated in Canada, federally or provincially.
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Overview
Quantum computing for climate offers Canadian-incorporated, for-profit small businesses up to $150,000 in Phase 1 and up to $1,000,000 in Phase 2 to develop quantum innovations that help fight climate change. Eligible activities include quantum hardware, software and supporting equipment with potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and water, soil or air contamination.
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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 computing hardware, software or supporting equipment, including hardware platforms, quantum firmware, compilers, algorithms, error-correction techniques, operating systems and quantum resource-estimation solutions.
- Develop quantum computing solutions with potential applications in climate-related fields such as carbon capture, renewable energy, chemicals, transport and mobility, new fuels, batteries, fertilizers and catalysts.
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Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- For-profit small businesses incorporated in Canada, federally or provincially.
- Businesses with 499 or fewer full-time equivalent (FTE) employees.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada: the applicant must be incorporated in Canada, and its research and development activities must take place in Canada.
Selection criteria
- Mandatory scope assessment: proposals must pass by addressing all Essential Outcomes and clearly describing a solution within the challenge scope.
- Mandatory assessment: the proposed solution must be at TRL 1 to 6 inclusive, with supporting research and development justification.
- Mandatory assessment: proposals must demonstrate innovation and advancement over the state of the art; advancement is point-rated at 0, 5, 12 or 20 points.
- Point-rated criteria assess additional outcomes, Phase 1 risks and plan, team, inclusivity, financial proposal and controls, Phase 2 overview, commercialization approach, and resulting benefits to Canada.
- Proposals must achieve an overall minimum pass mark of 50% on the point-rated criteria to be deemed responsive.
How to apply
- Complete the Challenge Stream Electronic Submission Form with sufficient information for Canada to assess the proposal against the criteria and Evaluation Schema.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Quantum computing for climate Program
What is the Quantum computing for climate?
Quantum computing for climate offers Canadian-incorporated, for-profit small businesses up to $150,000 in Phase 1 and up to $1,000,000 in Phase 2 to develop quantum innovations that help fight climate change. Eligible activities include quantum hardware, software and supporting equipment with potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and water, soil or air contamination.
How much funding can be received?
Quantum computing for climate Funds up to $1,000,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Quantum computing for climate program?
To be eligible for the Quantum computing for climate program, you must:
The applicant must be a for-profit small business incorporated in Canada, federally or provincially, with 499 or fewer FTE employees.
Research and development activities must take place in Canada.
At least 50% of annual wages, salaries and fees, FTE employees, and senior executives must meet the specified Canada-based requirements.
Who can I contact for more information about the Quantum computing for climate?
You can contact Innovation Canada by email at solutions@ised-isde.gc.ca.
Where is the Quantum computing for climate available?
The Quantum computing for climate program is available across Canada.
Is the Quantum computing for climate a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Quantum computing for climate is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Quantum computing for climate?
Quantum computing for climate is funded by Innovation Canada