Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Quantum PHotonic Adaptive System‑on‑chip Internetworking Communication Station (Q-PHASICS)
Agreement Number:
1040983
Agreement Value:
$110,138.00
Agreement Date:
Mar 27, 2026 - Jul 30, 2029
Description:
The project develops and demonstrates a Canadian quantum optical ground station with a Photonic Adaptive Optics System on Chip (AOSoC) for efficient free-space to fiber coupling for quantum communication internetworking. The AOSoC will be integrated into a compact optical ground station with telescope optics and fiber-based quantum output to support continuous-variable and time-bin entangled photon links. The research will characterize system performance, including phase stability, coupling efficiency, and entanglement visibility, under laboratory and field conditions. Ultimately, the project will establish a national space-to-ground, and ground-to-ground quantum communication demonstration platform for long-range quantum internetworking based on the NRC-ARTEMIS ground station to advance a commercial solution for secure, scalable quantum communication infrastructure and components for Canada.
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:
Toronto, Ontario, CA M5G 0C6
Reference Number:
172-2025-2026-Q4-1040983
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
786055632
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Recipient's Legal Name:
Tightbeam Photonics Inc.
Federal Riding Name:
University--Rosedale
Federal Riding Number:
35112
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