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Quantum FAST Challenge is sponsored by Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz). This competitive grant program 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…
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Learning Lab Launches The Quantum FAST Challenge – California Education Learning Lab --> Learning Lab Launches The Quantum FAST Challenge Learning Lab, in partnership with the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz), has announced a new grant opportunity: the Quantum FAST Challenge. The competitive microgrant program will provide up to $2.
7 million in funding for grants between $50,000 and $500,000 over an 18–24 month implementation cycle, supporting projects that strengthen California’s quantum talent pipeline and advance the state’s quantum innovation ecosystem. GO-Biz and Learning Lab will jointly lead the program, with Learning Lab performing day-to-day management and the Foundation for California Community Colleges serving as grants manager.
The Quantum FAST Challenge seeks proposals in two priority areas: education and workforce development projects that build the talent pipeline for quantum technicians and specialists, and applied use-case demonstrations that pair faculty researchers and students with industry partners to produce publishable results or intellectual property.
Faculty and administrators at the University of California, California State University, and California Community Colleges are invited to apply. The Statement of Intent is due October 1, 2026, and the full proposal is due October 20, 2026.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Other Legal Entity; Public Agency. Must be legally authorized to conduct business in California and in good standing with the California Secretary of State. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $50,000 - $500,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Quantum FAST Challenge are due October 20, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Quantum FAST Challenge is funded by Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in California. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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