Lobbying registration dated 2026-02-02
Registrant: Colin Sawatzky
Client: QV Studio
Targeted institutions:
Finance Canada (FIN)
Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)
Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
National Research Council (NRC)
National Defence (DND)
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions
Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
Privy Council Office (PCO)
Government funding received:
Institution: Government of Quebec
Amount: 4500000.00
Lobbying activity details:
QV Studio is seeking a long-term federal funding recapitalization to build a long-term venture studio platform advancing dual-use quantum and AI technologies for defence and national infrastructure. Its lobbying focus is on recapitalization through DND’s Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security program and the BOREALIS initiative, aligning with Canada’s priority to translate public Research and Development into Canadian-owned, globally competitive companies.