Industry - Research Partnerships

Quantum Catalyst Mitacs Program

QAI supports industry adoption of quantum technologies by creating connections between research and industry. This program provides funding for a Mitacs internship student for applied research projects that support quantum technology adoption and use-case development. This program is open to all researchers at Canadian post-secondary institutions, as well as Canadian companies.

Catalyzing Industry Adoption of Quantum Technologies

QAI is sponsoring quantum student internships and quantum hardware access for applied research projects across Canada.

QAI objectives for this program include:

  • Developing use cases for the application of quantum technologies to industry challenges

  • Supporting quantum technology adoption across multiple industries

  • Supporting the growth of the quantum workforce in Canada

Eligibility

This program is open to researchers at Canadian post-secondary institutions in all fields of research, as well as Canadian quantum companies and companies interested in quantum technology adoption.

Calling for applied research project proposals.

QAI supports industry adoption of quantum technologies by creating connections between research and industry. This program provides funding for a Mitacs internship student for applied research projects that support quantum technology adoption and use-case development. QAI and Mitacs will cover the full cost of a Mitacs internship student or your identified student intern. Quantum hardware access is also available and supported to advance your research project.

Project Criteria

  • The project aims to demonstrate use-cases or applications of quantum technologies to solve existing industry challenges.

  • One or more industry partners are working in partnership with a researcher on the project.

  • A QAI team member will work with the researcher and industry partner(s) to facilitate the project.

  • Project progress and outcomes are shared with QAI and industry partners (subject to any confidentiality agreements).

  • QAI, industry partner(s), and researcher are parties to a project agreement.

Application Process

Step One:

Submit your Applied Research Project Proposal using the QAI Project Proposal Template, which you can download [here] Send your completed proposal to contact@qai.ca.

For the email subject line, please use: “Quantum Catalyst Mitacs Program Application_(project title)” to clearly indicate its relevance.

Please note that all communications and updates regarding the approval process will be sent to applicants via email.

Step Two:

Project Agreement and Mitacs Application

If your project is selected and approved by QAI reviewers, our project manager will reach out to you to collaborate on a detailed project proposal, including timeframe and deliverables, for the Mitacs Application.

Project partners are required to review and sign a Project Plan before the start of the project.

Step Three:

Once Mitacs has approved the application, QAI will work with the partners to implement the Project Plan. Mitacs can provide researchers with a shortlist of intern students if needed.

For questions on the QAI application process for the Quantum Catalyst Mitacs Program, please email contact@qai.ca.

*QAI reserves the right to decline any applications that do not reflect the goals of the program.  All applicants will receive a reply. QAI also reserves the right to reserve spots for QAI priority areas or groups to ensure equity, diversity, and inclusion, as well as a wide range of experience levels, post-secondary institutions, industry focus areas etc.

 

 

Post-Program Requirements

  1. You are required to work with a QAI team member to report project progress and outcomes according to the timeframe and deliverables outlined in the Project Plan.

  2. Submit a full project report upon the completion of the project to share research findings and output with QAI and project partners. Further report guidelines will be provided in the applicant’s confirmation email.

  3. QAI must be cited as a project partner in any research publications resulting from this program. In addition, QAI must be referenced in any presentation materials arising from the program.

  4. QAI will work with project partners to promote project outcomes to mobilize research results across applicable industries.

Frequently Asked Questions

About Mitacs

  • Mitacs empowers Canadian innovation through effective partnerships that deliver solutions to our most pressing problems. By driving economic growth and productivity, Mitacs create meaningful change to improve quality of life for all Canadians.

  • QAI aims to develop Quantum projects for applied research towards use cases and tech adoption. Mitacs helps source the required academic expertise.

For more questions for the Quantum Catalyst Mitacs Program @ QAI, please email contact@quantumalgorithmsinstitute.ca.