The Canadian Space Agency (CSA) is calling for an expression of interest (EOI) in another quantum technology initiative called Quantum Communications and Networking Demonstrator.
This initiative is an outcome from the G7 meeting held in Kananaskis, Alberta this past June and comes from “a commitment” between Canada and the United Kingdom “to develop secure, transatlantic communications based on quantum technologies.”
The goal is “to connect national systems and lay the groundwork to create a truly global, next-generation network, and to support innovation in critical digital infrastructure” according to the CSA.
The CSA states that “Innovateย UKย has launched aย callย for terrestrial demonstrations of quantum communications or networking, and to build preparedness for a demonstration with a satellite mission alongside Canada.” They added, the “CSAย is inviting eligible respondents to submit non-committal project ideas that will contribute to build preparedness for an in-orbit quantum communications demonstration, establishing secure links between a satellite and ground networks in Canada and theย UK. The desired demonstration should be carried out by integrating potential end users for this capacity in both countries.”
The EOI must be received by December 12, 2025. The EOI is in support of Canada’s National Quantum Strategy released in 2023.
Canada’s first quantum communications satellite QEYSsat is scheduled for launch in 2026.