Innovative Solutions Canada - Infrared Quantum Light for Material Characterization and Secure Communication Challenge

An Innovative Solutions Canada challenge seeking the development of a quantum light source capable of delivering exceptional precision in sensing, secure communications, and imaging, while overcoming thermal noise limitations and potentially exceeding the standard quantum limit of sensitivity.

• For-profit business incorporated in Canada (federally or provincially)
• small or medium-sized with 499 or fewer full-time equivalent employees
• R&D activities conducted in Canada
• 50% or more of annual wages, salaries and fees paid to employees/contractors working mainly in Canada
• 50% or more of employees have Canada as ordinary place of work
• 50% or more of senior executives (VP and above) reside principally in Canada
• proposed solution at technology readiness level (TRL) 5 to 9.