Insider Brief
- Canada’s main quantum analysis institutes have entered a second five-year time period of the Quantum Co-laboratory, a nationwide community linking infrastructure and experience throughout establishments.
- The partnership now contains the University of Calgary’s Institute for Quantum Science and Technology (IQST), becoming a member of the University of Waterloo’s Institute for Quantum Computing (IQC), Université de Sherbrooke’s Institut quantique, and the University of British Columbia’s Blusson Quantum Matter Institute.
- The initiative offers coordinated entry to superior quantum analysis infrastructure for academia, business, and authorities whereas supporting nationwide expertise growth.
PRESS RELEASE — Canada’s main quantum analysis establishments are driving a unified nationwide effort to advance quantum innovation and expertise growth by means of the Quantum Co-laboratory, a community that hyperlinks specialised analysis infrastructure and distinctive experience throughout the nation.
Entering a second five-year time period, the partnership now contains the University of Calgary’s Institute for Quantum Science and Technology (IQST), alongside the University of Waterloo’s Institute for Quantum Computing (IQC), Université de Sherbrooke’s Institut quantique, and the University of British Columbia’s Blusson Quantum Matter Institute (UBC Blusson QMI).
The initiative offers customers from academia, business, and authorities with entry to world-leading experience and superior infrastructure required for quantum innovation, whereas serving as a nationwide platform to develop the workforce wanted to translate quantum capabilities into financial worth for Canada.
Quotes
“Canada is a leading actor in quantum research and technology. Quantum Co-laboratory activates our national ecosystem to share resources and expertise, build capacity, and train the quantum workforce of the future.” – Marcel Franz, Scientific Director, UBC Blusson Quantum Matter Institute (UBC Blusson QMI)
“I’m excited to see this collaboration continue and expand. Our institutions have highly skilled experts and unique resources, and the Quantum Co-laboratory enables us to better share these complementary resources and specialized knowledge to boost Canadian quantum technology advancements and grow talent.” – Adrian Lupascu, IQC college and scientific lead of the Quantum Co-laboratory, University of Waterloo
“UCalgary’s quantum ecosystem is dynamic and growing, and we are delighted to join other leading Canadian institutions in this research partnership to strengthen the national quantum agenda. With leading roles in initiatives from Quantum Horizons Alberta to Quantum City, our people look to continue to leverage these partnerships to grow Canada’s leadership in quantum science and technology on the world stage.” – Dr. Robert I. Thompson, Associate Vice-President (Research), University of Calgary
“The Quantum Co-laboratory represents a unique opportunity to unite Canada’s leading quantum research hubs, creating not only new avenues for collaboration but also a concrete mechanism for efficient knowledge sharing across the country. The CoLab will have a profound impact on training the next generation of leaders while fostering the inclusive and open mindset essential for creativity and innovation.” – Pr. Mathieu Juan, Associate Director of the Institut quantique de l’Université de Sherbooke and Director Quantum FabLab Platform