Quantum Characterization, Calibration, and Control (QC3)
Grant Opportunity Analysis
The Department of the Army's Materiel Command is inviting research proposals for the Quantum Characterization, Calibration, and Control (QC3) initiative, aimed at advancing quantum computing technologies. This program focuses on three critical areas: the characterization of qubit operations, the calibration of multi-qubit circuits, and the control of qubit behavior to achieve fault-tolerant standards. The initiative is vital for enhancing the performance and scalability of quantum computing systems, which are essential for national defense and security. Proposals are due by August 7, 2025, with white papers required by May 30, 2025. Interested applicants can contact Dr. T.R. Govindan at usarmy.rtp.devcom-arl.mesg.qcbox@army.mil for further information.
Eligible Applicants
Eligible applicants under this BAA include Institutions of higher education (foreign and domestic), nonprofit organizations, and for-profit concerns (large and small businesses). Proposals are encouraged from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (as determined by the Secretary of Education to meet requirements of Title III of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended (20 U.S.C. §1061)) and from Minority Institutions defined as institutions “whose enrollment of a single minority or a combination of minorities exceeds 50 percent of the total enrollment.”