Title:
Scaling Performance of a Low-Cost, Space-Based QKD System
Agreement Number:
24STDPV25
Agreement Value:
$349,968.00
Agreement Date:
Jul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2026
Description:
The expected deliverables for this project are:
a. A completely redesigned optical and mechanical front-end
b. An engineering model QRx-35 to be used for functional and performance testing purposes
c. A completed test campaign and associated test reports including conclusions and lessons learned
d. A prioritized list of design enhancements arising from the test campaign and a plan to address them.
Organization:
Canadian Space Agency
Expected Results:
The Research component of the program provides financial support to organizations to conduct space related research and development in priority areas. It will support targeted knowledge development and innovation to sustain and enhance the Canadian capacity to use space to address national needs and priorities in the
future.
Location:
Maple, Ontario, CA L6A 0X9
Reference Number:
003-2024-2025-Q2-00052
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Recipient's Legal Name:
QEYnet Inc.
Program:
Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology
Program Purpose:
This program supports knowledge development and innovation in the CSA's priority areas while increasing the awareness and participation of Canadians in space-related disciplines and activities.
The Research Component aims to support the development of science and technology; foster the continual development of a critical mass of researchers and highly qualified people in Canada; and support information gathering and space-related studies and research pertaining to Canadian Space Agency priorities.