Quantum FAST Challenge
Administered by Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development, this education grant invites applications from nonprofits and other eligible applicants, with applications due Oct 20, 2026. It provides awards up to $50K–$500K.
Apply on the California Grants PortalOpportunity description
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.
Who can apply
- Other Legal Entity
- Public Agency
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
Funding
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