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Regional Quantum Initiative (RQI) — FedDev Ontario

Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario)
Loan Range
Up to $5M/project
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This program is no longer accepting applications.

CLOSED federal program that delivered over $23M across six years (2022-2027) to support southern Ontario SMEs commercializing quantum computing, quantum sensing, quantum communications, and quantum cybersecurity technologies. Part of Canada's National Quantum Strategy. Provided interest-free repayable contributions of up to $5M per project (fully repayable starting one year after project completion), with a 50% minimum applicant match requirement. Not accepting new applications as of April 2026 — existing pipeline projects continue to be assessed until remaining funding is exhausted.

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