Grants and Contributions:
Title:
A Quantum Microscope for Biomedical Applications
Agreement Number:
1026764
Agreement Value:
$458,700.00
Agreement Date:
Mar 11, 2025 - Mar 30, 2028
Description:
The project goal is to advance the frontier of nanotechnology and optical instrumentation to implement a new generation of highly sensitive quantum systems for chemical-specific biomedical imaging. The partners will combine their expertise in quantum photonics, nanofabrication, optical design, chemical/bio sensors, and molecular spectroscopy to generate a new quantum sensing platform that will significantly surpass the performance of the current state-of-the-art, enabling unprecedented levels of sensitivity and specificity. The partnership will involve the fabrication of plasmonic nanostructures, the implementation of a quantum imaging system and the development of protocols for biomedical testing. The outcome of this partnership will enhance the range of applications of quantum sensors and imaging technologies in chemistry, biology and biomedicine.
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:
Victoria, British Columbia, CA V8P 5C2
Reference Number:
172-2024-2025-Q4-1026764
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
108162470
Recipient Type:
Academia
Recipient's Legal Name:
University of Victoria
Federal Riding Name:
Victoria
Federal Riding Number:
59042
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