Research Admin Offices:

• MILO

Opportunity Type:

• Grant

Value:

Ranging from $100,000 to $650,000 per year, for up to two years.

Disciplines:

• Faculty of Engineering
• Faculty of Science

Sponsors:

• Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC)

Deadlines:

Description:

To support projects that advance the development and adoption of quantum technologies in Canada through partnerships between university researchers and organizations from the private, public or not-for-profit sectors.

Proposals may address any challenge in quantum science, but the proposals’ thrust must aim to advance one or more of the three NQS missions through the development of any of the following areas of quantum technologies, or a combination thereof:

quantum algorithms/encryption, including post-quantum cryptography

• quantum communications
• quantum computing
• quantum materials
• quantum sensing

Application/Nomination Process:

Letters of intent are mandatory and must be submitted through NSERC’s online portal by July 27, 2026, before 8 pm (ET)

Full applications are due by October 5, 2026, before 8 pm (ET)

Resources:

Additional details.

Contact:

Please contact Ross Huyskamp and Leanna Fong ,MILO if you intend to submit an LOI.