--- title: Take the quantum leap with Mitacs and Numana description: Numana and Mitacs have partnered to advance quantum technology in Canada, providing unique opportunities for businesses to engage in cutting-edge projects. image: https://innovation.mitacs.ca/hubfs/Quantum.jpg --- [Skip to content](https://innovation.mitacs.ca/en/numana-quantum#main-content) 01 - Header [![Mitacs Logo 2026\_Navy\_Medium (2)](https://innovation.mitacs.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Logo/Mitacs%20Logo%202026_Navy_Medium%20(2).png?width=400&height=200&name=Mitacs%20Logo%202026_Navy_Medium%20(2).png) ![Mitacs Logo 2026\_Navy\_Medium (2)](https://innovation.mitacs.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Logo/Mitacs%20Logo%202026_Navy_Medium%20(2).png?width=400&height=200&name=Mitacs%20Logo%202026_Navy_Medium%20(2).png)](https://www.mitacs.ca) - [English](https://innovation.mitacs.ca/en/numana-quantum) - [Français](https://innovation.mitacs.ca/fr/numana-quantique) # Powering Canada’s Quantum Future with Mitacs + Numana A strategic collaboration to drive secure innovation, world-class R&D, and commercial growth in quantum technologies. ![Quantum](https://innovation.mitacs.ca/hubfs/Quantum.jpg "Quantum") [![logo white ](https://innovation.mitacs.ca/hubfs/logo%20white%20.svg "logo white ")](https://www.mitacs.ca/) [![Numana logo blanc-2024](https://innovation.mitacs.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Numana%20logo%20blanc-2024.png?width=350&height=143&name=Numana%20logo%20blanc-2024.png "Numana logo blanc-2024")](https://numana.tech/en/) 14 - Cards ## About the Partnership ### Dedicated in enhancing the Canadian technology industry Mitacs and Numana have joined forces to fast-track Canada’s leadership in quantum communications. This partnership connects Numana’s innovation infrastructure—like the Kirq testbed—with Mitacs' proven platform for mobilizing top-tier research talent and funding. Together, we provide a full ecosystem for businesses to explore, develop, and scale quantum-safe technologies—while lowering risk, cost, and time to market. ### $10 Million Investment A collaborative effort between federal and provincial governments. ### Kirq Testbed A unique platform for testing and validating quantum communication technologies and post-quantum security solutions and applications. ### Collaborative Opportunities Foster partnerships between the research community, post-secondary institutions and national and international private enterprise. 05 - Hero Simple Text ## Kirq - a quantum communication testbed   14 - Cards ###### Why Partner with Mitacs and Numana? ## Work with Mitacs to: ![hands-holding-dollar-light](https://innovation.mitacs.ca/hubfs/hands-holding-dollar-light.svg) ### Fund Your Quantum R&D Access flexible funding covering up to 50% of costs. ![layer-group-sharp-light](https://innovation.mitacs.ca/hubfs/layer-group-sharp-light.svg) ### Leverage Quantum Infrastructure Through Numana’s Kirq testbed, validate and de-risk your quantum communication technologies. ![star-light](https://innovation.mitacs.ca/hubfs/star-light.svg) ### Connect with Expert Talent Collaborate with top researchers, graduate students, and postdocs from Canada’s leading institutions. ![globe-light](https://innovation.mitacs.ca/hubfs/globe-light.svg) ### Build Industry-Ready Innovation Partner with Mitacs to move research into real-world solutions with commercial potential. 14 - Cards ## How it works with Mitacs     ![square-1-light](https://innovation.mitacs.ca/hubfs/square-1-light.svg) ### Book a discovery call with a Mitacs advisor ![square-2-light](https://innovation.mitacs.ca/hubfs/square-2-light.svg) ### Identify your business challenge and project goals ![square-3-light](https://innovation.mitacs.ca/hubfs/square-3-light.svg) ### Match with research talent from top institutions ![square-4-light](https://innovation.mitacs.ca/hubfs/square-4-light.svg) ### Secure co-funding and develop your project plan ![rocket-launch-sharp-light](https://innovation.mitacs.ca/hubfs/rocket-launch-sharp-light.svg) ### Launch your quantum R&D project—powered by Mitacs + Numana! ![Outcome\_project](https://innovation.mitacs.ca/hubfs/Outcome_project.png "Outcome_project") Outcomes of projects ![Screenshot 2023-11-30 141016 2](https://innovation.mitacs.ca/hubfs/Screenshot%202023-11-30%20141016%202.png "Screenshot 2023-11-30 141016 2") 07 - CTA ## Building secure communications infrastructure or exploring post-quantum cryptography? [Launch your project today](https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/14R16TF3jT9i2bDM29A4qZgntm9r) Mitacs: National Reach, Local Impact Enabling talent, commercialization, and quantum breakthroughs from coast to coast ![Map\_Quantum](https://innovation.mitacs.ca/hubfs/Map_Quantum.png "Map_Quantum") ## Supporting Canada’s most innovative sectors through ### $173M in total value projects ### 63% with SMEs # The Internet of the future is closer than we think 14 - Cards ** Quantum Bridge Technologies **   (Toronto, ON) Quantum Bridge Technologies' innovative solution, Quantum Key Infrastructure™ (QKI), addresses the vulnerabilities of traditional encryption methods in safeguarding sensitive information from cyber threats. Through a collaboration with Mitacs, Quantum Bridge Technologies has successfully developed and commercialized QKI, attracting attention and investment from government and defense sectors. With support from Mitacs, Quantum Bridge Technologies has expanded its team and research activities, emphasizing the value of industry-academia collaborations in driving innovation and economic growth. ![QuantumBridgeLogo](https://innovation.mitacs.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/QuantumBridgeLogo.png?width=432&height=182&name=QuantumBridgeLogo.png) [Find out more \>](https://www.mitacs.ca/our-innovation-insights/the-internet-of-the-future-is-closer-than-we-think/) 15 - Logos Slider ![3fb366a6-deloitte\_1000000000000000000028](https://innovation.mitacs.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/3fb366a6-deloitte_1000000000000000000028.png?width=260&height=70&name=3fb366a6-deloitte_1000000000000000000028.png) ![logo-KIRQ](https://innovation.mitacs.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/logo-KIRQ.png?width=260&height=108&name=logo-KIRQ.png) ![7803fc68-providence\_106x031000000000000028](https://innovation.mitacs.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/7803fc68-providence_106x031000000000000028.png?width=260&height=113&name=7803fc68-providence_106x031000000000000028.png) ![29dd1c43-mda\_105501r000000000000028](https://innovation.mitacs.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/29dd1c43-mda_105501r000000000000028.png?width=260&height=88&name=29dd1c43-mda_105501r000000000000028.png) ![6ed93d1d-vector\_105404f000000000000028](https://innovation.mitacs.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/6ed93d1d-vector_105404f000000000000028.png?width=260&height=224&name=6ed93d1d-vector_105404f000000000000028.png) ![0c45744c-pratt\_105204b000000000000028](https://innovation.mitacs.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/0c45744c-pratt_105204b000000000000028.png?width=260&height=221&name=0c45744c-pratt_105204b000000000000028.png) ![a1e46a50-ecobee\_106u01s000000000000028](https://innovation.mitacs.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/a1e46a50-ecobee_106u01s000000000000028.png?width=260&height=67&name=a1e46a50-ecobee_106u01s000000000000028.png) ![829933f5-humanitas\_103z03s000000000000028](https://innovation.mitacs.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/829933f5-humanitas_103z03s000000000000028.png?width=260&height=247&name=829933f5-humanitas_103z03s000000000000028.png) ![cfbe0190-borealis\_106o02g000000000000028](https://innovation.mitacs.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/cfbe0190-borealis_106o02g000000000000028.png?width=260&height=95&name=cfbe0190-borealis_106o02g000000000000028.png) ![0d1a0f90-ericsson\_107101o000000000000028](https://innovation.mitacs.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/0d1a0f90-ericsson_107101o000000000000028.png?width=260&height=61&name=0d1a0f90-ericsson_107101o000000000000028.png) ![f0fbe9d4-canadian-nuclear-labs\_108001f000000000000028](https://innovation.mitacs.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/f0fbe9d4-canadian-nuclear-labs_108001f000000000000028.png?width=260&height=46&name=f0fbe9d4-canadian-nuclear-labs_108001f000000000000028.png) ![6e96aef4-soscip-logo\_106u01z000000000000028](https://innovation.mitacs.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/6e96aef4-soscip-logo_106u01z000000000000028.png?width=260&height=75&name=6e96aef4-soscip-logo_106u01z000000000000028.png) 07 - CTA ###### Do you need to fund, scale, and future-proof your innovation? ## Mitacs can help you! 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