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Canada Launches $20.3M Quantum Defence Innovation Secure Hub in Calgary
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Fusion42 · 29 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
Canada has launched its first Quantum Defence Innovation Secure Hub in Calgary with $20.3 million CAD funding to accelerate quantum technologies transition for military and communication security. The hub integrates academic institutions and defense primes to develop quantum sensing, communications, algorithms, and hardware assurance capabilities targeting operational prototypes in two years.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Quantum Computing.
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Canada has opened a fast track for quantum defence tech development based in Calgary. If you develop quantum hardware or software, this centre now offers a rare entry point to defence contracts and a secure testing environment.
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