Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Sherloq - unlocking diamond-based magnetic intelligence
Agreement Number:
988535
Agreement Value:
$395,175.00
Agreement Date:
Feb 1, 2022 - Mar 31, 2026
Description:
SBQuantum (SBQ) is introducing ‘Magnetic Intelligence’ (MI), combining multiple innovations in magnetometry to enhance operational teams’ ability to ‘see’ underground, underwater or in other obscured environments. The Project will involve collaboration between SBQuantum, McGill University, Institut Quantique at Université de Sherbrooke and the National Research Council to explore the use of a novel quantum sensor, a magnetometer based on quantum impurities in diamonds, to enhance the understanding of the magnetic environment compared to conventional magnetometers. It will improve users understanding of magnetic data and open novel market opportunities, beyond the traditional defense and geophysical applications. SBQ intends to create a new system which will leverage the strengths of the quantum sensor to enhance MI, to be known as the ‘Sherloq’ product. Centrally it will remove the limits to current alternatives and unlock new deployment methods, such as on autonomous submarines and unmanned aerial vehicles.
Organization:
National Research Council Canada
Expected Results:
In the short term, anticipated outcomes will be strengthened collaborations across industry, academia, and government to support research excellence. In the medium term, anticipated outcomes will be the development of new and potentially disruptive technologies with collaborators. In the long term, find collaborative solutions to public policy challenges and create stronger innovation systems.
Location:
Sherbrooke, Quebec, CA J1K 2R1
Reference Number:
172-2021-2022-Q1-988535
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
108161076
Recipient Type:
Academia
Additional Information:
This agreement has been amended 2 time(s). The end date of this agreement has been modified by 365 days.
Amendment Date
Mar 26, 2025
Recipient's Legal Name:
Université de Sherbrooke
Federal Riding Name:
Sherbrooke
Federal Riding Number:
24072
Program:
Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program - Collaborative R&D Initiatives
Program Purpose:
Collaborate on multiparty research and development programs to catalyze transformative, high-risk, high-reward research with the potential for game-changing scientific discoveries and technological breakthroughs in priority areas.
NAICS Code:
541710
Amendments: