Grants to Quebec Nonprofits, Small Enterprises, and IHEs for Quantum Technology Development
Support for Regional Quantum Innovation
Agency
Federal
GrantWatch ID#
219749
Funding Source
Geographic Focus
Canada: Quebec;
Important Dates
Deadline: Ongoing
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Grant Description
Grants to Quebec nonprofit organizations, small enterprises, and IHEs for quantum technology development. Funding is intended to advance the development of these technologies and related products that can be commercialized, to advance economic development in this sector.
CED's support for regional quantum innovation (RQI) aims to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and non-profit organizations (NPOs) adopt, develop and commercialize quantum technologies and products based on these technologies.
It makes it possible to:
- Position SMEs and NPOs, in addition to the Quebec organizations that support them, in this emerging sector.
- Strengthen Canada’s global leadership in the quantum sector.
Quantum technologies will transform key economic sectors, such as:
- Information technology (algorithms and quantum simulations, etc.)
- Communications and cybersecurity (cryptography and encryption, etc.)
- Sensing technology (sensors, atomic clocks, quantum compasses, etc.)
- Imaging (medical and thermal imaging, etc.)
- Development of innovative materials (microfabrication, materials with new quantum properties, etc.)
Examples of projects that could receive support:
- Commercialization and market development
- Marketing and promotional strategies
- Hiring of specialized personnel
- Knowledge and technology transfer
- Improving ecosystem capacity to support start-ups, women entrepreneurs, etc.
- Adopting quantum technology
- Acquiring digital infrastructure as well as production machinery or equipment
- Bringing ecosystem stakeholders closer together and supporting innovation, partnerships, alliances and industry clusters
- Integrating quantum technology into the supply chain of prime contractors in the defence sector
Priority could be given to projects whose goal is to:
- Make the transition to product stewardship and environmentally sustainable operations or practices.
- Foster inclusion and diversity to remove obstacles facing certain population groups.
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Additional Eligibility Criteria
Eligible clients:
• SMEs operating in the quantum or related sectors (e.g., secured communications, cryptography, IT, sensors and imaging)
• SMEs seeking to adopt quantum technology
• NPOs* including:
- Organizations supporting the quantum ecosystem
- Organizations focussed on quantum entrepreneurship (incubators and accelerators)
- Post-secondary teaching institutions
* Public organizations subject to the Act respecting the Ministère du Conseil exécutif (M-30) must have Government of Québec authorization.
** Are you an SME or NPO in an economically vulnerable RCM or in Montréal’s East End? Your project may be eligible for flexible program conditions.
• SMEs operating in the quantum or related sectors (e.g., secured communications, cryptography, IT, sensors and imaging)
• SMEs seeking to adopt quantum technology
• NPOs* including:
- Organizations supporting the quantum ecosystem
- Organizations focussed on quantum entrepreneurship (incubators and accelerators)
- Post-secondary teaching institutions
* Public organizations subject to the Act respecting the Ministère du Conseil exécutif (M-30) must have Government of Québec authorization.
** Are you an SME or NPO in an economically vulnerable RCM or in Montréal’s East End? Your project may be eligible for flexible program conditions.
Pre-Application Information
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Preparing a financial assistance application:
• Step 1 – Look through the information about programs, your regional intervention strategy and the eligibility criteria
• Step 2 – Contact an advisor from the business office for your region
• Step 3 – Prepare your financial assistance application for the project
• Step 4 – Submit your financial assistance application
If your application is complete, you will be sent a letter confirming that your file is being analyzed and that, in keeping with the service standards, a decision is expected within 35 to 65 days.
For SMEs: Contributions are generally refundable or conditionally refundable.
For NPOs: Contributions are generally non-refundable.
Project Submission Guide: https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/resources-and-tools/guides/project-submission-guide.html
Preparing a financial assistance application:
• Step 1 – Look through the information about programs, your regional intervention strategy and the eligibility criteria
• Step 2 – Contact an advisor from the business office for your region
• Step 3 – Prepare your financial assistance application for the project
• Step 4 – Submit your financial assistance application
If your application is complete, you will be sent a letter confirming that your file is being analyzed and that, in keeping with the service standards, a decision is expected within 35 to 65 days.
For SMEs: Contributions are generally refundable or conditionally refundable.
For NPOs: Contributions are generally non-refundable.
Project Submission Guide: https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/resources-and-tools/guides/project-submission-guide.html
Contact Information
To learn more, contact an advisor from the business office in your region. He/she will be able to guide you in your actions.
Regional Business Offices: https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/about/regional-information.html
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions
800 René Lévesque Blvd. West, Suite 500
Montréal, Quebec H3B 1X9
Toll free: 1-800-561-0633
ATS: 1-844-805-8727
Business hours: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
(Closed on statutory holidays)
Regional Business Offices: https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/about/regional-information.html
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions
800 René Lévesque Blvd. West, Suite 500
Montréal, Quebec H3B 1X9
Toll free: 1-800-561-0633
ATS: 1-844-805-8727
Business hours: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
(Closed on statutory holidays)
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