Quantum FAST Challenge

Closes: 2026-10-20.

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Agency
Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development
Closes
2026-10-20
Opened
2026-07-30
Open to
Other Legal Entity, Public Agency
Geography
Must be legally authorized to conduct business in California. Must be in good standing and have active status with the California Secretary of State.
Estimated total funding
$2,700,000
Amounts
Between $50,000 and $500,000
Expected awards
Dependant on number of submissions received, application process, etc.
Matching funds
Not Required

About this program

The Quantum FAST Challenge is a competitive grant program that seeks to strengthen California's quantum ecosystem by funding projects in two priority areas: (1) Education and workforce development projects that build the talent pipeline that quantum technologies require; and (2) Applied use case demonstrations that pair researchers and students with industry partners to demonstrate applications in quantum-adjacent disciplines.

The Quantum FAST Challenge is a competitive grant program that seeks to strengthen California's quantum ecosystem by funding projects in two priority areas: (1) Education and workforce development projects that build the talent pipeline that quantum technologies require; and (2) Applied use case demonstrations that pair researchers and students with industry partners to demonstrate applications in quantum-adjacent disciplines.

Eligibility notes

California public higher education institution. Projects must be led by a faculty member or administrator from a University of California, California State University, or California Community College. ​​Note: Private industry stakeholders, relevant nonprofits, and workforce organizations may serve as partners on a project proposal, but the lead applicant must be affiliated with one of the California's public higher education systems listed above​

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