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Title:

Coherent kilometer-scale links for distributed quantum sensing

Agreement Number:

1038718

Agreement Value:

$404,580.00

Agreement Date:

Feb 10, 2026 - Mar 31, 2028

Description:

The Project delivers the missing infrastructure for distributed quantum sensing over kilometer baselines. Ki3 Photonics will build, test, and validate a fiber-based quantum sensing backbone that spans kilometers and supports the low-jitter propagation of quantum and/or clock signals. The NRC will realize a multi-baseline, fast-timing interferometry testbed with common-clock distribution, calibrated quasi-thermal sources, and real-time correlation analysis. Jointly, the Project team will develop the stabilization infrastructure. The Project delivers a globally-unique infrastructure for distributed quantum sensing that aligns fully with the Quantum Sensors Challenge, drives Canadian innovation, and supports the development of next-generation sensing and imaging systems.

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:

Montreal, Quebec, CA H1V 2Y8

Reference Number:

172-2025-2026-Q4-1038718

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

812573988

Recipient Type:

For-profit organization

Recipient's Legal Name:

Ki3 Photonics Technologies Inc.

Federal Riding Name:

Hochelaga--Rosemont-Est

Federal Riding Number:

24026

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 - R&D in the physical, engineering and life sciences