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Regional Quantum Initiative (RQI) in the Prairie Provinces
Funding for quantum commercialization in Alberta
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Funding available
Up to 50% of project cost
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Alberta, Canada
Overview
This initiative supports the development and commercialization of quantum products and solutions for domestic and global markets. It provides funding for eligible projects in productivity improvement, business scale-up, technology commercialization, ecosystem capacity building, and business acceleration or incubation.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase production or service capacity
- Implement environmental initiatives
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Alberta
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- 500 employees maximum
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Productivity improvement through new technologies, process re-engineering, and manufacturing capacity improvements.
- Business scale-up through market development, management best practices, and new business opportunities.
- Technology commercialization, including late-stage product development and technology demonstration.
- Ecosystem capacity building, business acceleration, and incubation support.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Incorporated for-profit businesses in Canada.
- Not-for-profit organizations supporting the quantum ecosystem.
- Post-secondary educational institutions, accelerators, incubators, angel networks, Indigenous organizations, industry associations, and consortia.
Eligible expenses
- Labour costs, including wages and benefits.
- Capital costs such as machinery and equipment.
- Project-related operating costs, consulting, subcontracting, and specialized services.
- Intellectual property protection, preproduction, and promotional materials.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Basic and applied R&D at TRL 1-6.
- Land acquisition, goodwill, debt refinancing, and asset depreciation or amortization.
- Entertainment, lobbying, donations, dues, and membership fees.
- Salary bonuses, dividend payments, and purchases above fair market value.
Eligible geographic areas
- Alberta
Selection criteria
- Ability to achieve the program objectives.
- Market potential.
- Management capability and financial capacity.
- Economic impacts such as jobs, revenue growth, export sales, and technologies brought to market.
- Technology readiness for commercialization projects and alignment with departmental and regional priorities.
How to apply
- Step 1: Contact local office
- Contact PrairiesCan at one of its local offices in Alberta.
- Submit an Expression of Interest.
- Step 2: Intake and review
- EOIs are accepted on a continuous intake basis until funding is fully allocated.
- Applications are reviewed through the program’s competitive process.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are evaluated on program objectives and the applicant’s ability to help advance and commercialize quantum solutions.
- Assessment considers market potential, management capability, financial capacity, economic impacts, technology readiness, and regional priorities.
- Funding is not guaranteed and is subject to the competitive review process.
- Repayable funding terms apply after approval for projects receiving repayable assistance.
Additional information
- Priority may be given to projects supporting clean economic growth.
- Priority may be given to projects that advance diversity, equity and inclusion.
- Eligible not-for-profit organizations undertaking commercial projects will normally receive repayable funding.
- The program is part of the National Quantum Strategy and the Regional Economic Growth through Innovation program.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Regional Quantum Initiative (RQI) in the Prairie Provinces Program
What is the Regional Quantum Initiative (RQI) in the Prairie Provinces?
This initiative supports the development and commercialization of quantum products and solutions for domestic and global markets. It provides funding for eligible projects in productivity improvement, business scale-up, technology commercialization, ecosystem capacity building, and business acceleration or incubation.
How much funding can be received?
Regional Quantum Initiative (RQI) in the Prairie Provinces Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Regional Quantum Initiative (RQI) in the Prairie Provinces program?
To be eligible for the Regional Quantum Initiative (RQI) in the Prairie Provinces program, you must:
Incorporated in Canada
Staffed operations in Alberta
Confirmed co-funding
What expenses are eligible under Regional Quantum Initiative (RQI) in the Prairie Provinces?
Productivity improvement through new technologies, process re-engineering, and manufacturing capacity improvements.
Business scale-up through market development, management best practices, and new business opportunities.
Technology commercialization, including late-stage product development and technology demonstration.
Ecosystem capacity building, business acceleration, and incubation support.
Who can I contact for more information about the Regional Quantum Initiative (RQI) in the Prairie Provinces?
You can contact Government of Canada by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the Regional Quantum Initiative (RQI) in the Prairie Provinces available?
The Regional Quantum Initiative (RQI) in the Prairie Provinces program is available the province of Alberta.
Is the Regional Quantum Initiative (RQI) in the Prairie Provinces a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Regional Quantum Initiative (RQI) in the Prairie Provinces is a Grant and Funding