SHERBROOKE, QC, July 3, 2024
/CNW/ - Quantum Industry Canada (QIC), the national consortium
dedicated to advancing the country's quantum technology sector, is
pleased to announce the addition of six new Québec-based members
and affiliates to its growing community. These new additions
represent a range of organizations across the quantum value chain,
emphasizing Québec's status as a major Canadian and global centre
for quantum technology innovation. Notably, DistriQ, the Quantum
Innovation Zone of Sherbrooke, and
Québec Quantique are the first of Canada's major regional quantum innovation
ecosystem accelerators to join the QIC community.
The Government of Québec has invested significantly in building
the province's quantum technology ecosystem, with strategic
investments aiming to enable homegrown quantum innovators to
flourish and to attract foreign investment, international
companies, and top-tier talent to Québec's burgeoning quantum
sector.
The following Québec-based organizations are the latest to join
QIC's expanding network:
- DistriQ, the Quantum Innovation Zone of Sherbrooke and Québec Quantique form a quantum
innovation ecosystem accelerator headquartered in Sherbrooke and Montréal that connects and
integrates collaborative initiatives among researchers, companies,
facilities, and investors in the province of Québec.
- Qubic Technologies is a Sherbrooke-based quantum hardware startup
developing the next generation of advanced microwave remote sensing
systems.
- Exaion, a Montréal-based subsidiary of France's EDF Group, supports the responsible
acceleration of data processing, ensuring its security, and
facilitating access and control for users.
- Numana is a macro-accelerator for emerging technologies in
Québec and is currently working to deploy and provide access to the
Kirq quantum communications testbed.
- QV Studio is the first canadian startup studio headquartered in
Sherbrooke dedicated to creating
and de-risking companies working in quantum technologies.
"With a full spectrum of assets and capabilities spanning the
entire quantum technology value chain, Québec is uniquely
positioned to drive quantum innovation from fundamental concepts to
delivering commercial value," said Lisa
Lambert, QIC's CEO. "Québec's quantum investments are
already making significant strides, and we are excited to
collaborate with and support these new additions to the QIC
community, as well as quantum innovators across the province, in
making a global impact and enhancing prosperity in Canada."
Quantum Industry Canada now represents almost 60 quantum
technology and allied organizations among its members and
affiliates, underscoring the consortium's pivotal role in uniting
and propelling Canada's quantum
industry forward. Quantum sector companies and organizations
supporting Canada's quantum
ecosystem are invited to explore the benefits of QIC membership and
affiliate opportunities and apply to join the national
consortium here.
QUOTES
"Joining Quantum Industry Canada marks a strategic
milestone for DistriQ, the Quantum Innovation Zone of Sherbrooke. Through our integration into this
influential network, we secure direct engagement with pivotal
figures in the quantum technology domain. This partnership fuels
our capacity to amplify the value we provide to our ecosystem.
Together, our endeavors will propel the development of pioneering
solutions, fortifying Québec's stance in the worldwide quantum
landscape."
— Martin Enault, CEO, DistriQ, the Quantum Innovation Zone of
Sherbrooke
"Joining Quantum Industry Canada represents a pivotal step
for Québec Quantique in fostering innovation and collaboration
within the national quantum technology ecosystem. This partnership
will accelerate our mission to position Québec and Canada as a global leader."
— Olivier Gagnon-Gordillo, Executive Director, Québec
Quantique
"Qubic Technologies has been on an incredible journey to
bring advanced microwave remote sensing systems from concept to
market. Our addition to Quantum Industry Canada marks a key moment
in this journey. The future of quantum technology depends not only
on groundbreaking innovations but also on the robust support
networks that foster collaboration and growth. Being part of this
distinguished community will amplify our efforts and accelerate the
practical application of our technologies. Together with QIC and
its members, we are poised to push the boundaries of what's
possible and solidify Québec and Canada as beacons of quantum advancement on
the global stage."
— Jérôme Bourassa, CEO, Qubic Technologies
"Joining Quantum Industry Canada represents a strategic
step for Exaion as we align with Canada's leading quantum technology pioneers.
This collaboration allows us to tap into a rich ecosystem of
quantum innovation, enhancing our capabilities in hybrid quantum
computing. By integrating with QIC, we are actively pushing the
frontiers of quantum advancements, helping drive new solutions for
sustainability and efficiency that will benefit industries
worldwide."
— Fatih Balyeli, CEO and Co-founder, Exaion
"As the instigator of Canada's very first open test bed for quantum
communication, it was an obvious choice for Numana to join forces
with Quantum Industry Canada in order to foster new collaborations
around our project and contribute to the development of the
industry.'"
— Jacques McNeill, Coordinator, Kirq Quantum Communication
Test Bed, Numana
"QV Studio is one of the very first venture studios
specifically creating and de-risking quantum startups in the world.
The initiatives driven by Quantum Industry Canada will help us to
be connected to the needs of different industries that will be
disrupted by quantum to take strategic decisions and initiate key
partnerships."
— Sarah Jenna, Executive Director, QV Studio
About Quantum Industry Canada
Quantum Industry Canada (QIC) is the country's national
consortium, uniting quantum technology companies and allied
organizations to champion the development of Canada's rapidly emerging quantum sector. With
nearly 60 members and affiliates, QIC is dedicated to transforming
Canada's quantum strengths and
capabilities into global business success and economic prosperity.
Given the Canadian quantum industry's potential to contribute over
3% of GDP and create over 200,000 jobs by 2045 — the QIC community
is fervently working to unlock Canada's quantum potential, aiming to secure
our nation's leadership and economic success in the global quantum
landscape while bolstering national security.
About Distriq
Quantum Innovation Zone and Québec Quantique form a quantum
innovation acceleration ecosystem that catalyzes expertise and
infrastructure. It connects and integrates collaborative
initiatives, enhancing synergy between the various players in
Québec's quantum ecosystem. To find out more,
visit https://distriq.com/ and https://quebec-quantique.ca/en/home/
About Qubic Technologies
Qubic Technologies is a quantum hardware startup developing the
next generation of advanced microwave remote sensing systems. Our
technology can increase accuracy, reliability and actionability of
microwave intelligence in critical situations and harsh
environments. Learn more at: https://qubictech.co/
About Exaion
Exaion, a subsidiary of the EDF Group, was co-founded in 2020 by
Fatih Balyeli and Laurent Bernou-Mazars, who became respectively
its CEO and CTO. Aligned with the Group's raison d'être, Exaion
supports industries in their digital transformation with a
responsible and sustainable approach: upgrading old supercomputers,
using largely decarbonized electricity, and recovering waste heat.
Its mission revolves around data: accelerating its processing,
ensuring its security, and facilitating access and control for
users. Its experts develop efficient, innovative and sovereign
solutions and services. Exaion Inc., its subsidiary based in
Montréal, Québec, Canada, serves
the needs of North American stakeholders. For further
information: exaion.edf.fr/en
About Numana
At Numana, we're a catalyst for technological ecosystems. With our
partners, we bring innovative people together to create more value
for the technology industry and for Québec as a whole. The name
Numana is optimistic, technological and people-centered; it's
focused on the future. It epitomizes our desire to develop new
technologies for the people of tomorrow. Learn more
at https://numana.tech/en/
About QV Studio
QV Studio is a startup studio partnering with two venture capital
funds (Quantonation and Quantacet) dedicated to quantum
technologies. QV Studio's mission is to create and de-risk
university spinoffs developing quantum technologies to transform
different markets, including energy, health, sustainability, etc.
By joining QV studio, companies gain a team of experienced
entrepreneurs, state-of-the-art research and development
infrastructure and investors specialized in the quantum field. They
increase your business' chances of success, while growing as an
entrepreneur. Learn more
at https://www.qventurestudio.com/en
SOURCE Distriq, Quantum Innovation Zone