Pacific Economic Development Canada has announced a $40.6M investment into five projects at Simon Fraser University and the University of British Columbia that are focused on defence innovation. The universities will use the funds to build and/or equip test facilities and advance research in defence and dual-use industries. SFU will create and operate the Vancouver Quantum Network testbed and establish a computing network for AI models; UBC’s projects include upgrading the Quantum Matter Institute and establishing the Asymmetric Last Line research accelerator focused on creating and deploying defence and dual-use technologies. PacifiCan will also invest $6M to support the organizations offering the training, workforce development, and guidance that BC businesses need to enter defence supply chains.
