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Shared Services Canada (SSC) is seeking a user-friendly solution for using Quantum Computing-as-a-Service (QCaaS) to optimize complex problem solving, yielding possible solutions for use in evidence-based decision-making.
Multiple contracts could result from this Challenge.
Phase 1:
- The maximum funding available for any Phase 1 contract resulting from this Challenge is : $150,000 CAD excluding applicable taxes, shipping, travel and living expenses, as required.
- The maximum duration for any Phase 1 contract resulting from this Challenge is up to 6 months (excluding submission of the final report).
- Estimated number of Phase 1 contracts: 4
Phase 2:
- The maximum funding available for any Phase 2 contract resulting from this Challenge is : $1,000,000 CAD excluding applicable taxes, shipping, travel and living expenses, as required.
- The maximum duration for any Phase 2 contract resulting from this Challenge is up to 18 months (excluding submission of the final report).
- Note: Only eligible businesses that have completed Phase 1 could be considered for Phase 2.
- Estimated number of Phase 2 contracts: 2
Eligible Applicants
Solution proposals can only be submitted by a small business that meets all of the following criteria:
- for profit
- incorporated in Canada (federally or provincially)
- 499 or fewer full-time equivalent (FTE) employees
- research and development activities that take place in Canada
- 50% or more of its annual wages, salaries and fees are currently paid to employees and contractors who spend the majority of their time working in Canada
- 50% or more of its FTE employees have Canada as their ordinary place of work
- 50% or more of its senior executives (Vice President and above) have Canada as their principal residence
Eligible Expenses
Deadline Date
January 15, 2021Contact
Contact Name: Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
E-mail Address: SIC-ISC@pwgsc.gc.ca
Website: https://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/101.nsf/eng/00120.html
