Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Eurostars E!9796 – CANA-QKD: QUANTUM COMMS FROM THE CANARIES AND CANADA
Agreement Number:
1039089
Agreement Value:
$50,825.00
Agreement Date:
Apr 1, 2026 - Mar 26, 2027
Description:
The project will upgrade the Two-meter Twin Telescope TTT in the Canary Islands to serve as quantum optical ground stations for secure satellite-to-ground communications. This includes adaptive tracking, precision optics, and a quantum key distribution QKD stack integrated with a QEYnet satellite.
Organization:
National Research Council Canada
Expected Results:
The expected results and outcomes of NRC Industrial Research Assistance Program is focused on growing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) through innovation and wealth creation for Canada.
Location:
Waterloo, Ontario, CA N2L 6R5
Reference Number:
172-2025-2026-Q4-1039089
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
704298124
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Recipient's Legal Name:
QEYnet Inc.
Federal Riding Name:
Waterloo
Federal Riding Number:
35112
Program:
Industrial Research Assistance Program
Program Purpose:
The purpose of Industrial Research Assistance Program Contributions to Firms is to provide support that assists small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to advance their innovation knowledge and ability to innovate, grow through innovation and stimulate wealth creation for Canada.
Coverage:
Industrial Research Assistance Program projects stimulate wealth creation for Canada through technological innovation and strengthen Canadian innovation ecosystem by creating new industrial capacity.
NAICS Code:
517410