Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada · Contribution program
Institute for Quantum Computing (IQC)
Promote knowledge in quantum information science and technology; provide opportunities for students to learn and apply new knowledge; raise awareness and knowledge of quantum information science and technology in both the scientific community and amongst Canadians more generally; position Canada to take advantage of economic and social benefits of research by seizing opportunities and commercializing breakthrough research; brand Canada as a place to conduct research in quantum information science and technologies.
- Total value
- $100M
- Agreements
- 5
- Apr 2009 to Apr 2022
- Median agreement
- $15M
- Typical range
- $10M–$15M
- the middle half of agreements
Federal grants and contributions, agreements starting Jan 2006 to Oct 2026, each counted once at its latest amended value. Source: Treasury Board proactive disclosure, published October 11, 2026.
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Who got it
Organizations with the most funding under this program.
| Recipient | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| University of Waterloo | 5 | $100M |
By year
Agreements by the year they started.
| Year | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 | $50M |
| 2014 | 1 | $15M |
| 2017 | 1 | $10M |
| 2019 | 1 | $15M |
| 2022 | 1 | $10M |
By province
| Province or territory | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Ontario | 5 | $100M |
By type of recipient
As the department classified the recipient.
| Recipient type | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Academia | 5 | $100M |
Industries funded
Where the department recorded an industry code (NAICS). Most agreements have none.
| Industry group | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific research and development services | 5 | $100M |
Latest agreements
| Start | Recipient | What for | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2022 | University of Waterloo | Contribution | $10,000,000 |
| Apr 2019 | University of Waterloo | Contribution | $15,000,000 |
| Apr 2017 | University of Waterloo | Contribution | $10,000,000 |
| Apr 2014 | University of Waterloo | Contribution | $14,975,000 |
| Apr 2009 | University of Waterloo | Other transfer payment | $50,000,000 |