Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Exploring Protocols for Heterogeneous Quantum Computation.
Agreement Number:
1041176
Agreement Value:
$313,775.00
Agreement Date:
Mar 26, 2026 - Mar 31, 2028
Description:
The Project investigates techniques for working with heterogeneity that is likely to be present in early fault-tolerant quantum computers. In this context, heterogeneity refers to interactions between different types of computational resources. The Project focuses on protocols, architectures, and compilation techniques that operate between the error-correction and application layers of the fault-tolerant quantum computing stack. The research will benchmark existing approaches, develop new protocols for implementing key quantum computational primitives, and establish fundamental performance bounds for heterogeneous fault-tolerant architectures. These efforts will address challenges arising from limited connectivity, interactions between logical and physical qubits, classical coprocessing, and architectures that assign specialized roles to different parts of a device. By combining theoretical analysis with practical benchmarking, the project aims to provide quantitative guidance valuable to both quantum hardware providers and quantum algorithm developers. In parallel, the Project will train highly qualified personnel with expertise relevant to Canada’s quantum computing ecosystem.
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:
Calgary, Alberta, CA T2N 1N4
Reference Number:
172-2025-2026-Q4-1041176
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
108102864
Recipient Type:
Academia
Recipient's Legal Name:
The Governors of the University of Calgary
Federal Riding Name:
Calgary Confederation
Federal Riding Number:
48005
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