Applied Quantum Materials Inc.: federal grants and contributions

Updated 12 October 2026 · Edmonton|Edmonton, AB · grants and contributions register · Edmonton Mill Woods

Applied Quantum Materials Inc.: federal grants and contributions: 17 agreements; $2.4M value; 7 departments; 8 programs.

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17agreements
$2.4Mvalue
7departments
8programs

Largest agreements

Luminescent Solar Concentrators for Building Integrated Photovoltaics$697Kvalue2019start2023end

This project is mostly related to technology research and development.

UKRI Quantum - 10075392 - QD BioSense - Development of a Circulating Tumour Cell Isolation & Detection Point of Care Device$366Kvalue2023start2025end

As part of the international UKRI Quantum program consortium project “QD BioSense” (ID number 10075392) which is led by Beyond Blood Diagnostics in the United Kingdom. This project will focus on developing a new generation of simple to use, highly automated and scalable point of care cancer diagnostic system incorporating a microfluidic cytometer with biocompatible silicon quantum dots and high sensitivity camera.

000023389$320Kvalue2022start2025end

Increase the production of silicon nano and quantum materials - Budget 2021

Germany ZIM QDotFiberSens: Quantum Dot Functionalized Yarns for Rapid Test Sensor Glove for Security Forces$217Kvalue2020start2023end

Through the Canada-Germany collaborative industrial R&D program (NRC IRAP - ZIM) the Institute for Textile Technology at RWTH Aachen University (ITA) and ITP GmbH (ITP) of Germany will work with Applied Quantum Materials (AQM) of Canada to develop quantum dot containing polymer optical fibers with sensing properties for the smart textile industry and applications such as sensing gloves and personal protective equipment.

Germany ZIM - SmartShade - Cellulose Nanocrystal Functionalized Shape Memory Polymers for Smart Shading$211Kvalue2023start2026end

As part of the international consortium project “Cellulose Nanocrystal Functionalized Shape Memory Polymers for Smart Shading”, this project will focus on developing a textile shading system with adaptive shading levels for the use in agriculture and urban spaces using biomaterials to improve mechanical properties and increase UV stability of polymer fibers.

000015467$200Kvalue2019start2022end

Increase silicon nanomaterials production for defense, security and construction markets

Agreement$150Kvalue2023start–end

Nanostructured Silica as a Reinforcing Additive for the Tire Industry

Silicon Quantum Dot Development$122Kvalue2018start2020end

The development and characterization of silicon-based nanomaterials with a wide spectral range capable of withstanding the demands of the display and solid-state lighting industry. AQM’s goal is the introduction of its silicon-based light-emitting platform to replace and/or complement existing solutions in the display and solid-state lighting market. Our objective is to advance the maturity of this technology, its applications and capabilities by improving material properties.

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Agreement$52.0Kvalue2016start–end
Magnetic Nanoparticles for COVID-19 Testing$38.6Kvalue2020start2021end

Applied Quantum Materials will produce a Canadian made test kit for the COVID-19 and other nucleic acids working in collaboration with Alberta Public Laboratories (APL) and a precision injection moulding company Alta Injection Molding (AIM).

Applied Quantum Materials Inc.-2026-2027-1041546$30.0Kvalue2026start2027end

The purpose of this CanExport SMEs agreement is to support small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) for activities related to export market development that are part of an export business case for a specific target market, particularly where activities are targeting departmental priority markets and sectors.

Youth - Quantum Materials Development$23.4Kvalue2021start2022end

The project will involve the development of silicon quantum dots and other nanomaterials by synthesis, functionalization and integration into various media (solvents, polymers) for new semiconductor, medical, optical films and sensing product applications.

Participation in the Canadian Smart Materials Co-Innovation Mission to Japan – January 27 to 31, 2025$5.0Kvalue2024start2025end

Participation in the Canadian smart materials co-innovation mission to Japan January 27 to 31, 2025. Delegation led by the National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP) to explore the Japanese market and to develop international partnerships and potential project ideas under the Japan Program. In Partnership with the Trade Commissioner Service (TCS), and Deep Tech Canada, the Canadian delegation will also receive coaching and mentoring by industry leaders, support for their international business and market-entry strategies, as well as get introductions

Nanomaterial Development$4.2Kvalue2023start2023end

The expected outcomes of CSJ are: .• Youth are employed, in training or education, or in further employment services and interventions..

Applied Quantum Materials Inc.$4.2Kvalue2024start2024end

Through the application of national and local priorities, the CSJ program seeks to provide youth, particularly those who face barriers to employment with access to work opportunities. Funded employers must demonstrate that they are providing quality work experiences for youth that provide opportunities to develop and improve their skills.

Applied Quantum Materials Inc.$2.1Kvalue2025start2025end

Through the application of national and local priorities, the CSJ program seeks to provide youth, particularly those who face barriers to employment with access to work opportunities. Funded employers must demonstrate that they are providing quality work experiences for youth that provide opportunities to develop and improve their skills.

CIIP PDA – Name of the Vendor – 2023-24$2.1Kvalue2023start2024end

The purpose of the Canadian International Innovation Program (CIIP) contribution agreement is to support Canadian SMEs identify international partners in CIIP target countries for industrial research and development collaboration that has good potential for commercialization.

Departments

National Research Council Canada9agreements$1.1Mvalue4programs
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program
  • CanExport
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Youth Employment Program

All grants from National Research Council Canada

Natural Resources Canada1agreements$697Kvalue1programs
  • Clean Growth in the Natural Resources Sectors Innovation Program

All grants from Natural Resources Canada

Prairies Economic Development Canada1agreements$320Kvalue1programs
  • Regional Economic Growth through Innovation

All grants from Prairies Economic Development Canada

Western Economic Diversification Canada1agreements$200Kvalue1programs
  • Regional Economic Growth through Innovation

All grants from Western Economic Diversification Canada

Environment and Climate Change Canada1agreements$150Kvalue0programs
Employment and Social Development Canada3agreements$10.5Kvalue1programs
Global Affairs Canada1agreements$2.1Kvalue1programs
  • Canadian International Innovation Program (CIIP)

All grants from Global Affairs Canada

Years

20261agreements$30.0Kvalue1programs
  • CanExport
20251agreements$2.1Kvalue1programs
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
20242agreements$9.2Kvalue2programs
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
20235agreements$734Kvalue4programs
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
  • Canadian International Innovation Program (CIIP)
20221agreements$320Kvalue1programs
  • Regional Economic Growth through Innovation
20211agreements$23.4Kvalue1programs
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Youth Employment Program
20202agreements$256Kvalue1programs
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
20192agreements$897Kvalue2programs
  • Clean Growth in the Natural Resources Sectors Innovation Program
  • Regional Economic Growth through Innovation
20181agreements$122Kvalue1programs
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
20161agreements$52.0Kvalue0programs

    Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. Source: Government of Canada proactive disclosure of grants and contributions (open.canada.ca, dataset 432527ab-7aac-45b5-81d6-7597107a7013), 1,327,352 rows as published, collapsed to one agreement per agreement number (per reference number where none is given) at its latest amendment, which carries the full agreement value. Years are the agreement start year. Agreements with individuals are counted but not named.