SC Quantum's Quantum Projects Fund provides grants for university-led projects focused on advancing commercial quantum applications, quantum workforce development, and cultivating the quantum industry in South Carolina.
We will review submissions on a rolling basis, and strive to notify applicants of award decisions within 30 days of submission. Early applications are encouraged. Awards will be made on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Submit your proposal to jlane@scquantum.org
Please include in subject line “Quantum Projects Fund: [Name of Applying Organization].”
Projects must be led by a university-based team, evidence-based, and providing measurable outcomes.
Projects focused on commercial applications will contribute to developing and testing applications of quantum technologies to solve business problems for real clients, such as an industry or government organizations. Either the project team or the client(s) must be based in South Carolina.
Projects focused on workforce development will contribute to quantum-related education, training, and upskilling of South Carolina’s current and future workforce. Priority will be given to projects promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Projects focused on quantum industry growth will contribute to laying the foundation and cultivating the quantum industry within South Carolina.
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Projects may be collaborative (e.g., involving multiple academic institutions or industry partners) and can be focused on any discipline or industry segment. SC Quantum welcomes and encourages proposals involving educators, researchers, students, and technical experts from a diverse and varied set of backgrounds, approaches, and fields of study – particularly those aligned with SC Quantum’s mission.
Proposals for traditional scholarly projects, such as production of a book or journal article, will not be accepted. However, findings and learnings from projects may be used for production of scholarly publications with permission from relevant project partners.
Sample projects may include, but not be limited to, the following:
The project description should explicitly address how the proposed project will contribute to developing and testing practical applications of quantum technologies to solve business problems for real clients, workforce development, and/or emphasizing the potential impact on industry or government. If appropriate, the project description should articulate which quantum technologies and/or providers the project team intends to use and how the team will successfully do so.
Detail specific steps you will take to maximize the project’s return-on-investment and impact. Please include clearly defined project goals and/or metrics of success.
If the funds requested from the SC Quantum cover only part of the project costs, please specify the additional project costs and how they will be covered.
CVs for project team leaders and key team members. Applicants are strongly encouraged to highlight completed coursework, industry certifications, and training on quantum technologies (and other technical infrastructure) that the project team intends to use. Cross-disciplinary and/or multi-departmental teams are also encouraged.
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Questions? Please reach out to ideas@scquantum.org
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