Grant: Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program - Collaborative R&D Initiatives
University of Waterloo
$227,631.00
Computing on quantum codes with low overhead
FY 2025-26 · 2026-03-25
Summary
The project aims to classify high-performance quantum codes by developing and evaluating a suite of benchmarks based on the arithmetic and memory operations required for cryptographic applications. These benchmarks will provide a systematic way to compare different quantum error-correcting codes in terms of their computational efficiency and practicality for large-scale use. By focusing on performance metrics relevant to cryptographic workloads, the project will identify which codes best balance qubit efficiency with computational capability. The outcomes will support informed decisions on the suitability of emerging quantum codes for real-world applications and guide future directions in quantum computing and security research.
Department
Program
Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program - Collaborative R&D Initiatives
Recipient
Location
Waterloo|Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
Recipient Type
Academia
Business Number
119260685
Type
Grant
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions
As published
Agreement End Date
2028-03-31
Agreement Number
1041136
Agreement Start Date
2026-03-25
Agreement Title
Computing on quantum codes with low overhead
Agreement Title (French)
Calcul sur des codes quantiques à faible temps système
Agreement Type
Grant
Agreement Value
$227,631.00
Amendment Number
0
Description
The project aims to classify high-performance quantum codes by developing and evaluating a suite of benchmarks based on the arithmetic and memory operations required for cryptographic applications. These benchmarks will provide a systematic way to compare different quantum error-correcting codes in terms of their computational efficiency and practicality for large-scale use. By focusing on performance metrics relevant to cryptographic workloads, the project will identify which codes best balance qubit efficiency with computational capability. The outcomes will support informed decisions on the suitability of emerging quantum codes for real-world applications and guide future directions in quantum computing and security research.
Description (French)
L’équipe développera un nouveau formalisme mathématique pour définir des limites sur la vitesse de propagation de l’information, ce qui simplifiera les algorithmes pour les équations différentielles, tant dans les contextes quantiques que dans les contextes classiques. Ce travail ouvrira également la voie à de nouvelles méthodes de simulation de la dynamique relativiste sur des ordinateurs quantiques. Le projet explorera les applications de ces concepts dans les domaines scientifiques mentionnés, avec l’objectif de démontrer un avantage quantique complet, capable de transformer l’économie et la communauté scientifique canadiennes.
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.
Expected Results (French)
À court terme, les résultats prévus seront des collaborations renforcées entre l'industrie, le milieu universitaire et le gouvernement pour soutenir l'excellence en recherche. À moyen terme, les résultats attendus seront le développement de nouvelles technologies potentiellement perturbatrices avec des collaborateurs. À long terme, trouver des solutions collaboratives aux défis des politiques publiques et créer des systèmes d'innovation plus solides.
Federal Riding
Waterloo
Federal Riding (French)
Waterloo
Federal Riding Number
35114
NAICS Code
541710 - R&D in the physical, engineering and life sciences
Organization Code
nrc-cnrc
Organization
National Research Council Canada | Conseil national de recherches Canada
Program Name
Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program - Collaborative R&D Initiatives
Program Name (French)
Programme de collaboration en science, en technologie et en innovation - Initiatives de collaboration en R-D
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.
Program Purpose (French)
Collaborer à des programmes multipartites de recherche-développement dans le but de profiter de la synergie entre la recherche transformatrice à haut risque et à haut rendement et le potentiel de découvertes scientifiques et de percées technologiques révolutionnaires dans des secteurs d’intervention prioritaires.
Recipient Business Number
119260685
Recipient City
Waterloo|Waterloo
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
University of Waterloo
Recipient Postal Code
N2L 3G1
Recipient Province or Territory
ON
Recipient Type
S
Reference Number
172-2025-2026-Q4-1041136
