CQIQC's Mitacs Accelerate Umbrella program - CQIQC Internships in Quantum Computing - has an envelope of 90 pre-approved internship units at a total award value of $1,350,000.
The program supports industry internships for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows who are affiliated with the University of Toronto (U of T). The internships are led by and located at Canadian companies and will focus on research into the following areas of quantum computing (QC):
- Architecture of quantum computers
- Chip design and testing
- Detector design, calibration, and testing
- Quantum computing algorithms
- Quantum computing software
- Applying quantum computing methods for chemistry, materials, finance, etc.
- Educational materials and activities for quantum computing users.
Companies in search of research talent and researchers seeking internship opportunities can benefit from this program. Applying for Mitacs funding is fast (<1 month) and program promotion in CQIQC's large industry and academic networks facilitate matchmaking between company internships, interns, and academic supervisors.
We invite Canadian companies to submit internship projects in quantum computing and U of T students and postdoctoral fellows to browse and apply to open internship projects advertised here.
Detailed Information for Companies (click to expand)
THIS PROGRAM IS OPEN TO COMPANIES IN CANADA.
Please contact Anna Dyring for guidance on how to submit internship projects to CQIQC's Mitacs Accelerate Umbrella program in quantum computing.
Project descriptions need to include:
- Project title
- Project description
- Number of positions
- Internship length and timing
- Location; remote or in-person
- Candidates' qualifications.
Detailed Information for Students (click to expand)
THIS PROGRAM IS OPEN TO GRADUATE STUDENTS AND POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWS WHO ARE AFFILIATED WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO.
Please apply for internships that you are interested in and qualified for by emailing Anna Dyring, with a copy to quantum@utoronto.ca.
Make sure to include the following in your application:
- Title of the project you are applying for
- Briefly tell us what makes you interested in and suitable for the project you are applying for
- Your current occupation and academic affiliation
- Your qualifications and experience; attach your CV and up-to-date transcripts
- Academic supervisor (if identified).
We will review your application and may get back to you with questions or to ask you for more information.
Complete applications from eligible applicants will be forwarded to company representatives for review. Selected candidates will be contacted for next steps.
| Company & Project Title | Applications | Length, Timing & Location | More Information | Number of Positions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xanadu, Residency - Research | Open | 4 months, May-Aug 2025, Toronto, Ontario | more information | 1-4 |
| Xanadu, Residency - Software | Open | 4 months, May-Aug 2025, Toronto, Ontario | more information | 1-4 |
| Xanadu, Residency - Education | Open | 4 months, May-Aug 2025, Toronto, Ontario | more information | 1-4 |
| Pasqal, "Real-world applications based on neutral atom quantum computers - QC-755" | Open | 6-12 months, ASAP, Sherbrooke, QC | more information | 1 |
| BEIT Canada, "CodeQraft - An Optimizing Compiler for Quantum Error Correction" | Open | 4-8 months, starting > September 2024 (flexible), In-person in MaRS, 101 College St., Toronto | more information | 2-4 |
| Xanadu, "Generalized Cat State Breeding" | Closed | 4 months, Nov 2024-, Toronto, Ontario | ||
| Xanadu, "Correlation-aware GKP Qubit Decoding" | Closed | 4 months, May-Aug 2024, Toronto, Ontario | ||
| Xanadu, "Near-Term Quantum Algorithms for Simulation of Spectroscopy" | Closed | 4 months, May-Aug 2024, Toronto, Ontario |
Upon successful project-student matching, an application for fast-tracked internship funding is made through the Mitacs Accelerate Umbrella Part 2 form.
For guidance, please contact Anna Dyring.