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SBQuantum secured two Canadian government contracts worth CAD $3 million to deploy and test its quantum magnetometer technology for defence applications.
The contracts support development of portable and drone-mounted quantum sensing systems for magnetic navigation and metallic object detection in defence-relevant environments.
The projects are funded through Canada’s IDEaS and Innovative Solutions Canada programs and align with Department of National Defence priorities.
PRESS RELEASE — SBQuantum, the first company delivering quantum diamond magnetometers capable of providing accurate and timely data for applications in public safety, navigation, and defence, today announces two new contracts totaling $3 million CAD. Supported through Government of Canada innovation programming and aligned with the Department of National Defence (DND) priorities, this work will enable SBQuantum to deliver arrays of its proprietary quantum magnetometers for testing and validation in defence-relevant environments. This reflects the company’s growing engagement with DND and the broader Canadian Armed Forces, helping advance next generation sensing capabilities toward operational use.
