Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Development of a business and technology plan to address defence needs.
Agreement Number:
1040167
Agreement Value:
$75,000.00
Agreement Date:
Mar 16, 2026 - Mar 5, 2027
Description:
This project aims to analyze the defence market, understand procurement channels and technical validation processes to adapt quantum interconnect technology to the needs of the Canadian defence sector. It will identify priority use cases, clarify compliance and performance requirements, and establish a product roadmap for strategic quantum interconnect applications.
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:
Sherbrooke, Quebec, CA J1K 1B7
Reference Number:
172-2025-2026-Q4-1040167
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
790723969
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Recipient's Operating Name:
SilQ Connect
Recipient's Legal Name:
16444997 Canada Inc.
Federal Riding Name:
Sherbrooke
Federal Riding Number:
24073
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:
5415