Funding Quantum Initiatives
Quantum City supports quantum talent generation and solutions development with funding opportunities
Open Science Narrative
Quantum City's support for research is grounded on the principles of Open Science, which advocates for universal accessibility of research products and processes while also emphasizing diversity, collaboration, reproducibility, and equity.
Funding Opportunities
Consortia Award
Quantum City launched a funding call to establish interdisciplinary consortia for creating adoption pathways to capture the benefits of quantum technology. Applications are now closed; the successful applicant was announced in September 2024.
Quantum City Funding Call
Quantum City held a funding call in late 2022 and awarded over 15 applicants with support for quantum and quantum-adjacent projects. We thank all those who applied and are advancing quantum research and technology.
Mitacs Special Offer
Quantum City with Mitacs are supporting industry partnerships with the University of Calgary through an Umbrella Pilot. This pilot reduces barriers for applicants allowing a streamlined review process for eligible quantum projects. For a limited time, Mitacs has a special funding call (up to 2:1 leverage of eligible industry cash). For more information email Annie Hoang at ahoang@mitacs.ca
Quantum City Consortia Award Announcement
We are excited to announce that Dr. Rei Safavi-Naini’s proposal, Securing the Quantum City Communications, has been awarded the Quantum City Consortia Award, valued at $280,000 over the next two years.