Alliance Quantum grants will reinforce, coordinate and scale up Canada's domestic research capabilities in quantum science and technology through partnerships between university researchers and organizations from the private, public or not-for-profit sectors. This funding opportunity will be delivered through various calls for proposals, of which Strengthening Canada's quantum research and innovation capacity is the first. 

Your proposal may address any challenges in quantum science, but its thrust must support the development of any of the following areas of quantum technologies:

• quantum algorithms/encryption
• quantum communications
• quantum computing
• quantum materials
• quantum sensing

NSERC will cover 100% of the project's eligible costs, but you must have at least one partner organization (in the private, public or not-for-profit sector) whose cash contributions would be recognized for cost sharing, had there been any required.

Application deadline: Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until October 31, 2023 @ 5:00 pm PT. Allow 12-24 weeks for the review process. 

Applications must be received in the Office of Research and Innovation a minimum of 5 business days in advance of submission to the funding agency. Applications must be submitted to the Office of Research and Innovation via Romeo. Please allow enough time for Chair and Dean Approval.