Grant: Canada First Research Excellence Fund
University of Waterloo
$9,207,594.00
Transformative Quantum Technologies
FY 2017-18
Summary
Transformative Quantum Technologies, at the University of Waterloo, will tackle three grand challenges in quantum device development:
demonstrate a quantum computer that is beyond the ability for a classical processor to simulate;
develop quantum sensors with applications in navigation, materials, biochemistry, medicine and other fields; and
deploy useful, long-distance quantum communication / key distribution.
Realizing these challenges will open the way to transformational technological advancements. A prototype, 100-qubit quantum computer is beyond the capabilities of classical computers to simulate, but will allow exploration at the frontiers of materials science and physics. The precision, selectivity and sensitivity of practical quantum sensors will break new ground in personalized medicine, geological exploration, materials characterization, and areas yet to be imagined. Long-distance quantum communication / key distribution will meet an urgent societal need for ultrasecure communications channels.
Investments made in Transformative Quantum Technologies will: increase the University of Waterloo?s quantum faculty complement to 39, triple scientific and professional staff, grow the world-class dedicated laboratories required to build and test quantum devices, establish multidisciplinary collaborations, and take advantage of key industry partnerships.
Over the next seven years, Transformative Quantum Technologies will integrate research in theoretical physics, computer science, experimental physics and device-engineering, to explore fundamental questions in quantum device design and control.
The University of Waterloo will deploy a working, prototype, 100-qubit quantum computer; and quantum sensors and communication. The quantum devices developed will find applications in medicine, materials characterization, navigation and sensing.
Through Transformative Quantum Technologies, a pipeline of discoveries will be ripe for commercial opportunities through the University of Waterloo?s entrepreneurial ecosystem, including through Quantum Valley Investments and the Quantum Valley ideas lab.
The scientific discoveries and commercial advances from the Transformative Quantum Technologies initiative will firmly position Canada as the ?Quantum Valley.?
Program
Canada First Research Excellence FundCanada First Research Excellence Fund (linked with high confidence)
Recipient
Location
Ontario, Canada
Recipient Type
Academia
Type
Grant
Source
NSERC's Awards Data
As published
Application id
10009000018
Name nom
Forrest, Tracey
Organization id
33
Institution établissement
University of Waterloo
Province en
Ontario
Province fr
Ontario
Country en
CANADA
Country fr
CANADA
Fiscal year exercice financier
2017
Competition year année de concours
0
Award amount
9207594
Program id
CFREF
Program name en
Canada First Research Excellence Fund
Program name fr
Fonds d?excellence en recherche Apogée Canada
Group en
Discovery grants programs
Group fr
Programmes de subventions à la découverte
Committee code
9998
Committee name en
Canada Research Chair Selection Committee
Committee name fr
Comité de sélection des Chaires de recherche du Canada
Area of application code
9999
Area of application group en
Not available
Area of application group fr
Non disponible
Area of application en
Not available
Area of application fr
Non disponible
Research subject code
2700
Research subject group en
Information technology
Research subject group fr
Technologie de l'information
Research subject en
Information technology
Research subject fr
Technologie de l'information
Partie
0
Application title
Transformative Quantum Technologies
Keyword
CRC
Application summary
Transformative Quantum Technologies, at the University of Waterloo, will tackle three grand challenges in quantum device development:
demonstrate a quantum computer that is beyond the ability for a classical processor to simulate;
develop quantum sensors with applications in navigation, materials, biochemistry, medicine and other fields; and
deploy useful, long-distance quantum communication / key distribution.
Realizing these challenges will open the way to transformational technological advancements. A prototype, 100-qubit quantum computer is beyond the capabilities of classical computers to simulate, but will allow exploration at the frontiers of materials science and physics. The precision, selectivity and sensitivity of practical quantum sensors will break new ground in personalized medicine, geological exploration, materials characterization, and areas yet to be imagined. Long-distance quantum communication / key distribution will meet an urgent societal need for ultrasecure communications channels.
Investments made in Transformative Quantum Technologies will: increase the University of Waterloo?s quantum faculty complement to 39, triple scientific and professional staff, grow the world-class dedicated laboratories required to build and test quantum devices, establish multidisciplinary collaborations, and take advantage of key industry partnerships.
Over the next seven years, Transformative Quantum Technologies will integrate research in theoretical physics, computer science, experimental physics and device-engineering, to explore fundamental questions in quantum device design and control.
The University of Waterloo will deploy a working, prototype, 100-qubit quantum computer; and quantum sensors and communication. The quantum devices developed will find applications in medicine, materials characterization, navigation and sensing.
Through Transformative Quantum Technologies, a pipeline of discoveries will be ripe for commercial opportunities through the University of Waterloo?s entrepreneurial ecosystem, including through Quantum Valley Investments and the Quantum Valley ideas lab.
The scientific discoveries and commercial advances from the Transformative Quantum Technologies initiative will firmly position Canada as the ?Quantum Valley.?
