G7 Countries Alliance International Catalyst Quantum grants

The G7 Countries Alliance International Catalyst Quantum grants provide up to $25,000 for one year to support Canadian academic researchers in initiating and developing research collaborations with international researchers from the academic sector in G7 member countries (France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States) in the areas of quantum science and quantum technologies. It is expected that 25 to 40 grants will be awarded. This funding opportunity supports Canada's National Quantum Strategy and the Kananaskis Common Vision for the Future of Quantum Technologies developed at the 2025 G7 Leaders' summit. Proposals may address any challenge in quantum science, but must aim to advance one or more of the NQS missions by advancing research in quantum algorithms/encryption, quantum communications, quantum computing, quantum materials, quantum sensing, or a combination thereof. The program is part of NSERC's sustained investments in quantum research following Budget 2021, which launched the National Quantum Strategy to amplify Canada's significant strengths in quantum research, grow its quantum-ready technologies, companies and talent, and solidify Canada's global leadership in this area.