In this issue:
- Two organization's from Canada's Quantum Coast are the newest additions to the QIC community βοΈπ
- Strengthening Canada-France Quantum Connections π«π·π¨π¦
- Canada featured at the Global Quantum Symposium π π
- Highlights from the QIC community π
- The latest quantum buzz ποΈ
- Career opportunities in Canada's quantum industry πΌ
- Quantum events in Canada ποΈ
βοΈπ The QIC community welcomes two new additions from Canada's Quantum Coast
Welcome to two new QIC community members from Canada's "Quantum Coast": Vancouver-based AbaQus joins as QIC's newest member, and UBC's Blusson Quantum Matter Institute (Blusson QMI) joins as an Affiliate.
- βAbaQus Computing is at the forefront of integrating quantum computing technologies into the financial services sector, specializing in leveraging quantum computing for complex computational challenges like risk management, optimization, and pricing strategies.
- The Blusson QMI is working to advance innovation in quantum materials as the enabling building blocks for emerging quantum technologies with its state-of-the-art infrastructure, world-class expertise, and research collaborations with over 20 different private companies, including several QIC members.
QIC now represents nearly 50 quantum technology and allied organizations among its members and affiliates, underscoring the pivotal role of our collective efforts to unite and propel Canada's quantum industry forward.
ββ Read the full story.β
π«π·π¨π¦ Strengthening Canada-France Quantum Connections
A delegation of Canadian quantum organizations βΒ including QIC members evolutionQ, Nord Quantique, Q-Block Computing, SBQuantum, and SoftwareQ β visited Paris, France from March 18 to 21st for an exciting quantum-focused Canadian trade mission.
The mission provided the Canadian delegation with opportunities to engage with French quantum counterparts and cultivate key international relationships with corporate stakeholders. Members of the delegation were also featured in a panel discussion promoting Canada's most promising startups at the Hello Tomorrow World Summit and Deep Tech Days.
Thanks to the teams at Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, Global Affairs Canada, the National Research Council of Canada's IRAP program, and all the organizations involved in organizing the mission!
β View more details about the mission itinerary in this summary post by our friends at QuΓ©bec Quantique.β
ππ Canada featured at the Global Quantum Symposium
Canada's quantum innovation prowess was a recurring theme at the opening day of the Global Quantum Symposium hosted last week by QuantumBasel in Switzerland.
D-Wave's Trevor Lanting and Murray Thom captivated attendees with insights into their pioneering annealing and gate-based quantum computing approaches. Their talk not only showcased the latest advancements but also illustrated the real-world value D-Wave's technology is bringing to customers today.
Quantum Industry Canada's CEO Lisa Lambert participated on a panel exploring global quantum ecosystems, where she highlighted some of the strengths, capabilities, and companies that make Canada's quantum landscape unique and competitive on the world stage.
Dr. Hauke Harms, Trade Commissioner at the Embassy of Canada to Switzerland & Liechtenstein, also shared perspectives during a thought-provoking panel discussion on quantum politics and defence.
Kudos to the QuantumBasel team for putting on such a great conference!
β Check out a video recap of the Symposium.β
π QIC community achievements and highlights
Dive into the latest achievements and highlights from the QIC community:
- BC's Quantum Algorithms Institute partners with Anyon Systems, D-Wave, Photonic, and Xanadu to launch the Quantum Careers Initiative (QCI) which aims to serve as a comprehensive hub to equip quantum enthusiasts with the skills, tools, and knowledge necessary to pursue rewarding careers in the quantum industry. β Check out the hub.β
- BTQ Technologies Corp. partners with the Australian Quantum Software Network to develop open-source quantum computing software, including quantum compilers and resource estimators. β Read more. β
- BTQ also recently joined the Cybersecurity and Privacy Institute at the University of Waterloo β Read more.β
- D-Wave may now be the first company in the world to demonstrate quantum supremacy on real-world problems. It was achieved using our latest generation Advantage2TM quantum computer. β Read more.β
- D-Wave has also launched their go-to-market growth strategy to accelerate quantum adoption. β Read more.
- InfoSec Global announced a new strategic partnership with Utimaco to facilitate post-quantum cryptography readiness
- Keysight and Q-CTRL partner to integrate key infrastructure quantum software to accelerate quantum processor development, characterization, and key proof of principle scientific demonstrations. β Read more. β
- Nanoacademic Technologies partners with Quobly to enhance silicon spin qubits for quantum computing. This pairing leverages the software and expertise of Nanoacademic Technologies to enhance Quoblyβs research and development around silicon spin qubits and accelerate their journey towards realizing a scalable silicon-based quantum processor. β Read more.β
- Pauli Group released Anchor Vault, a browser extension for the world's first quantum-safe crypto wallet. β Get the extension.β
- Pasqal announced its latest technology roadmap, pointing to 10,000 qubits in 2026 with scalable logical qubits architecture. β Read more.β
- Photonic's Founder and Chief Quantum Officer Stephanie Simmons was featured in a live online discussion about quantum research and innovation with Sir Peter Knight, Chair of the UK National Quantum Technology Programme Strategy Advisory Board. The discussion was hosted by Research Money and moderated by Dr. Barry Sanders, Scientific Director of Quantum City. β View the recording.β
- Q-Block Computing is one of the 10 start-ups that earned a spot in the Luminate Accelerator's upcoming cohort. β Read more.β
- Quantum Bridge and Ki3 Photonics released GraphiQ, a Python library for the simulation, design, and optimization of quantum photonic circuits. β Read more.β
- SBQuantum's quantum sensor work was spotlighted in a success story article by the National Research Council of Canada. β Read more.β
- SoftwareQ is collaborating with Cambridge University spin-out Nu Quantum on a project to build the theoretical framework for the first fault tolerant quantum computer. βRead more.ββ
- Xanadu, Rolls-Royce, and Riverlane have received over Β£400,000 from Innovate UK and an additional CAD $500,000 from NRC IRAP to fast-track the development of quantum computing applications for modelling air flow through jet engines, marking a significant UK-Canada quantum technology collaboration. β Read more.β
- Xanadu Founder and CEO Christian Weedbrook was invited to speak about Xanadu's growth and quantum computing at the Toronto Region Board of Trade's 134th Annual Dinner: Dare to Lead. β View the recording.β
- Zapata has completed its business combination with Andretti Acquisition Corp., a special purpose acquisition company. As of April 1, 2024, the newly combined entity, renamed Zapata Computing Holdings Inc., is trading on the Nasdaq under the ticker "ZPTA". β Read more.β
- The Microwave Quantum Radar project, a collaboration between Zero Point Cryogenics, the University of Waterloo, Qubic Technologies, and Carleton University, has been awarded a $3M contribution through the Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS) program. β Read more.β
- Blusson QMI will lead the development of a world-class crystal growth facility thanks to $5.8 million in investments by the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) and the B.C. Knowledge Development Fund (BCKDF). β Read more.β
- Blusson QMI's Scientific Director Andrea Damascelli has been awarded UBC's premier research award, the Jacob Biely Research Prize. β Read more.β
- CANARIE's mandate has been extended for another year by the Government of Canada. β Read more.β
- Quantum Industry Canada's CEO Lisa Lambert was named one of The Peak's 2024 Emerging Leaders β Read more.β
ποΈ Buzzworthy quantum headlines and resources
π± One of the most impactful ways quantum computing is used for consumer technology is to improve OLED displays:
π€ The Government of Canada just announced $2.4B package of AI-related investments (more on that here). Curious about the intersection of quantum and AI? Here are some perspectives:
- The State of Quantum report 2024 developed by IQM Quantum Computers, OpenOcean, and Lakestar, in partnership with The Quantum Insider, sees early potential for quantum to enhance AI by accelerating high-performance computing (HPC). β Read more.
- Why OpenAI may be hedging its bets on quantum, featuring insights from D-Wave and Pasqal. β Read more.β
- How quantum computing-inspired software is optimizing LLMs, featuring Multiverse Computing. β Read more.β
β Why organizations shouldn't delay in preparing for the the quantum era:
ποΈ Plus more quantum headlines:
- Is QuΓ©bec Canada's quantum province? Martin Laforest, Managing Partner at Quantacet talks quantum technology on the BetaKit podcast. β Listen here.β
- MIT and Accenture have proposed a new framework called "Quantum Economic Advantage" to determine the practicality of quantum computing. β Read more.β
- Waterloo's Accelerator Centre is launching an all-new program to drive innovation at the intersection of fintech and quantum technologies. β Read moreβ
- Switzerland's QAI Ventures is establishing a global quantum technology accelerator and Canadian office at the University of Calgary's Quantum City. β Read more.β
- Researchers at the University of Waterloo's Institute for Quantum Computing (IQC) have successfully combined two Nobel prize-winning concepts to advance quantum communication. β Read more.β
- Exaion, an EDF Group subsidiary, opened of the world's first eco-responsible and decentralized data centre for quantum hybridization in Sherbrooke, QuΓ©bec. β Read more.β
- Listing of 44 quantum networking testbeds worldwide (including the Kirq testbed managed by Numana in QuΓ©bec). β Read more.β
- The Canada Economic Development for QuΓ©bec Regions (CED) announced a $1,235,000 grant in financial assistance to the National Optics Institute to strengthen QuΓ©becβs quantum ecosystem. β Read more.β
- Quantum City launches the Quantum City Trainee Community (QCTC) to unite postdocs, graduates and undergrads from across Alberta.ββ
- The federal government has invested nearly $7M into five quantum projects at the University of Waterloo through NSERC Alliance Grants. β Read moreβ
- The European Quantum Industry Consortium (QuIC) recently released its Strategic Industry Roadmap.βββ
πΌ Career opportunities in Canada's quantum industry
Interested in joining a sector that's forging tomorrow's path?
Then consider a role in Canada's quantum industry, which offers an unparalleled chance to be at the forefront of the development of cutting-edge technology.
Whether your expertise is in business or technical disciplines, take a look at the variety of open positions at QIC's member companies and affiliates:
- β01 Communique has a number of openings in software development and engineering
- βAgnostiq is hiring a High-Performance Computing Engineer and Machine Learning Engineers
- βBTQ has open roles in engineering, cryptography, product management, and Web3 development
- βCANARIE is hiring for a VP Cybersecurity Programs and Services
- βCMC Microsystems has an opening for a Legal Contracts Specialist
- βD-Wave has open roles in business services, R&D, and sales & marketing
- βevolutionQ is looking for a Controller
- βInfoSec Global has open roles in cybersecurity and cryptography engineering and sales
- βISARA is looking for a Full Stack Developer
- βNanoacademic Technologies is seeking a Devops Developer/Software Developer
- βNord Quantique is hiring a Lead of their Quantum Applications Group and a Quantum Characterization Expert
- βOTI Lumionics is hiring an Analytical Chemist and a Research Chemist
- βOZ Optics has nearly 50 open roles in all areas of its business
- βPasqal has open roles in Sherbrooke, QC for engineers and an Accountant
- βPhotonic has open roles relating to quantum processors, hardware engineering, program management, integrated photonics, marketing & communications, and operations
- βQ-Block Computing is looking for an Experimental AO Physics and a UI Designer & Programmer
- βQuantum Valley Ideas Lab is hiring an Electrical Engineer, a Software Engineer, and a number of postdocs
- βsoftwareQ is looking for a quantum software engineer, a quantum algorithms and/or quantum error correction (fault-tolerance) researcher, and an intern (co-op)
- βXanadu has open roles in quantum computing education, finance & operations, hardware, and software & algorithms
- βZero Point Cryogenics is looking for a Cryogenics Expert / R&D Scientist and a Technical Sales Associate
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Quantum-related events in Canada (and beyond)
And this virtual event supported by QIC members Xanadu and Pasqal that encourages people to make contributions to the open source quantum ecosystem:
- βUnitaryHACK is a virtual event running from May 29-Jun 12
Also, an event not on Canadian soil, but hosted by QIC founding member D-Wave:
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