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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 2024
S Q U A M I S H C H I E F. C O M
LOCAL COMPANY GETS $2.5 MILLION FROM FEDS
Quantum Technology has been awarded the funding to scale up its hydrogen purification and liquefaction systems SCOTT TIBBALLS
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THIS BEAUTIFUL PLACE: Squamish was treated to several rainbows last week. Hopefully, we got our fill as the upcoming forecast is for flurries or rain showers, but no sun, according to Environment Canada.
quamish-based business Quantum Technology is getting a $2,547,500 injection of federal funds to scale up its green tech. The funding was announced at the company’s Squamish warehouse on Friday, Feb. 23, by the Minister of Emergency Preparedness and the Minister responsible for PacifiCan, Harjit Sajjan. Sajjan, who, along with local MP Patrick Weiler and invited guests, was given a tour of Quantum Technology’s facilities before the announcement. Quantum Technology specializes in hydrogen and helium applications. “I really like to geek out on these types of conversations because the work that’s being done here, we used to talk about possibilities decades ago; now it’s real,” said Sajjan at a press conference. “I really am inspired by the groundbreaking work that’s being done here in Squamish, and I know FUNDS: Continued on 5
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