Don't miss these upcoming Canadian quantum events (including ours) ποΈ
βοΈ π The ICQIA urges Canada to champion quantum technologies during its 2025 G7 Presidency
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On October 11, 2024, Quantum Industry Canada's CEO Lisa Lambert submitted a letter to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on behalf of the International Council of Quantum Industry Associations (ICQIA) urging the prioritization of quantum technologies during Canadaβs G7 Presidency in 2025 β which coincides with the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology.
This letter, signed by leaders of the four founding ICQIA consortiums (QIC, QED-C, Q-STAR, and QuIC), represents nearly 600 stakeholders across the G7 nations, the European Union, and beyond.
It highlights the unique opportunity for Canada to drive global dialogue and action in this critical sector, underscoring the potential of quantum technologies to address key economic, security, and societal challenges facing G7 nations and the world at large.
Earlier this month, a Canadian quantum technology delegation visited the Greater Tokyo Area in Japan. Participating organizations included Anyon Systems, ISARA, Quantum Bridge, Quantum Valley Ideas Lab, Xanadu, Zero Point Cryogenics,Pasqal, and QIC.
The week was packed with opportunities to get better acquainted with Japanβs vibrant quantum scene, connect with colleagues, and explore co-innovation opportunities. β π Some highlights included:
The Canada-Japan Quantum Technology Partnership Seminar hosted by Canada's Trade Commissioner Service and the Deloitte Tohmatsu Groupβ
The Quantum Innovation 2024 International Symposiumβ
Visits to the RIKEN Center for Quantum Computing and Japan's National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science & Technology (AIST)
Many one-on-one meetings between Canadian and Japanese organizations
Working sessions with colleagues on the International Council of Quantum Industry Associations (ICQIA)
Special thanks to our Japanese colleagues for the warm hospitality and to the Government of Canada for their support in facilitating a productive mission.
This global initiative aims to raise public awareness about the growing importance and expanding applications of quantum science and technologies through events and educational activities.
As we embrace this partnership, we invite you to join us in celebrating and showcasing Canada's quantum strengths and opportunities throughout 2025.
How to get involved?
In addition to supporting QIC's IYQ campaign (we'll be sharing more about this soon, including details about how to get involved with our QUANTUM NOW executive forum), we invite you to consider if direct partnership opportunities with IYQ might be a fit for your organization for additional international exposure.
Questions? Email Marsha Maxwell, Head of Corporate Relations at the American Physical Society via marsha@aps.org
π QIC community achievements and highlights
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Dive into the latest achievements and highlights from Canada's quantum trailblazers:
ACET hosted the third edition of InnovAcet, which included a panel on quantum technologies moderated by ACET and Quantacet's Martin Laforest, and featuring Nord Quantique's Julien Camirand Lemyre, QIC's Lisa Lambert, and Institute Quantique's Christian Sarra-Bournet. β Read moreβ
BTQ completed its acquisition of Radical Semiconductor's processing-in-memory technology portfolio, advancing its post-quantum cryptography capabilities. β Read moreβ
BTQ also announced a strategic research collaboration with Macquarie University to advance quantum computing and secure communications βRead more β
CogniFrame announced its participation in Phase 2 of the global Airbus and BMW Group's Quantum Mobility Quest hosted by The Quantum Insider, advancing its novel quantum approach to structural simulations. β Read more β
Distriq, Zone d'innovation quantique has announced a formal partnership with CDL-Montreal βRead moreβ
D-Wave achieved a significant milestone with calibration of a 4,400+ Qubit Advantage2 Processor. β Read moreβ
Equal1 signed an agreement with NVIDIA to collaborate on furthering quantum computing. β Read moreβ
Exaion is welcoming Numana's quantum communication testbed to its Bellevue data centre in Sherbrooke. β Read moreβ
Exaion has also announced plans to expand into the United States. β Read moreβ
Honeywell joined forces with the European Space Agency for ultra-secure data protection with quantum-enabled satellites. β Read moreβ
IonQ and Ansys announced a partnership to enhance engineering simulation through advanced quantum computing. β Read moreβ
IonQ to acquire Qubitekk, a CA-based quantum networking company. β Read moreβ
IonQ announced the largest 2024 U.S. quantum contract award of $54.5M with the US Air Force Research Lab. β Read moreβ
IonQ also announced achieving remote ion-ion entanglement. β Read about it hereβ
Multiverse Computing expands to US with new San Francisco office to drive quantum AI adoption. β Read moreβ
Multiverse Computing announced it will work with Airbus Defence and Space to build a new gesture-based control system for fighter pilots. β Read moreβ
Nord Quantique signed new partnership agreements with C2MI and NY CREATES to strengthen the supply chain for semiconductor production β Read more β
Nord Quantique's Julien Camirand Lemyre was a featured spotlight in the latest issues of La Tribune Business Magazine. β Read it here on page 44 - 46, and was also spotlighted in InfoBref. β Read it hereβ
Pasqal partnered with France's EDF to optimize smart charging for electric vehicle fleets. β Learn moreβ
Photonic has announced a new collaboration with TELUS to advance quantum communications in Canada. β Read moreβ
Quantized Technologies Inc (QTi) received $940,000 from the National Cybersecurity Consortium for a project on authentication for quantum-enabled secure communication. β Read moreβ
Quantum Algorithms Institute has been award $1M grant to launch quantum computing courses from the National Cybersecurity Consortium. β Read moreβ
QV Studio hosted its Demo Day, celebrating the 3 startups that successfully completed the Planning phase of QVee 2024. β Read moreβ
Qubo Consulting's Co-Founder and CEO Katanya Kuntz was named among the top 11 list of "Connectivity groundbreakers: Executives to watch in 2025" by Connectivity Business News. β Read moreβ
SBQuantum was awarded $350,000 by the Canadian Space Agency through its Industrial Capability-Building Program for Space Technology Development. β Read moreβ
Xanadu is a member of the Quantum Ultra-broadband Photonic Integrated Circuits and Systems (QUPICS) team, which is among the NORDTECH R&D projects selected to receive $30M in federal awards from the U.S. Department of Defense. β Read moreβ
Xanadu has teamed up with Toyota Research Institute of North America to collaborate on pioneering quantum computing applications in materials simulations. β Read moreβ
And Xanadu's PennyLane is now taught at over 100 universities and. used in courses in over 30 countries. β Read moreβ
Alberta secured $8.4M in federal investment for quantum innovation, including $1.9M for Zero Point Cryogenics to expand its advanced manufacturing capabilities. β Read moreβ
ποΈ Buzzworthy quantum headlines and resources
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Canadian quantum news, reports, and perspectives:
The Globe and Mail wrote about Canada as a 'sweet spot' for the growing quantum computing industry, featuring Xanadu's Christian Weedbrook, the Institute for Quantum Computing's Raymond Laflamme, and QIC's Lisa Lambert. β Read it here β
CanInnovate's Kyle Briggs published a long-form interview with QIC's Lisa Lambert exploring how Canada established a globally leading position in quantum technologies, and what it will take to see it through. β Read it hereβ
EE Times writes about how Canada has 'Quantum Computing Game', featuring perspectives from the Quantum Algorithms Institute's Louise Turner and Anyon Systems' Alexandra Daoud. β Read moreβ
Re$earch Money talks to experts about the need for businesses and organizations to start preparing for the threat of quantum computers. β Read it hereβ
NATO DIANA opened its North American headquarters in Halifax, Nova Scotia. β Read moreβ
Canadian telecom giant TELUS announced they are gearing up for a quantum leap. β Read about it hereβ
From around the world:
The Quantum Economy Network of the World Economic Forum in collaboration with Accenture published Quantum for Society: Meeting the Ambition of the SDGs. β Read the reportβ
QED-C published a report that highlights quantum sensors' potential to enhance GPS and PNT capabilities across critical sectors. β Read it here β
The GSMA released PQC Guidelines for Telecom Use Cases v2.0 β Read it hereβ
Innovate UK released a report on how UK life sciences and healthcare care benefit from quantum technologies β Read the reportβ
The UK's Minister for Science, Research and Innovation has responded to recommendations made by the Regulatory Horizons Council (RHC) on the regulation of quantum technology applications. β Read the policy paperβ
Quantum computing's impact on the workforce. β Read moreβ
The Japanese government announced that the country is seeking homegrown 'unbreakable' quantum encryption by 2030. β Read moreβ
The Wall Street Journal published an article entitled, "βQ Dayβ Is Coming. Itβs Time to Worry About Quantum Security." β Read it hereβ
The Open Quantum Institute introduced 10 new quantum computing use cases designed to address global challenges, particularly aligned with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals. β Read moreβ
ETSI released a technical report for A Repeatable Framework for Quantum-Safe Migration. β Read it hereβ
And more about the field from think pieces, podcasts, and blogs by members of the QIC community:
How to talk to your boss about quantum? Matt Swayne from The Quantum Insider has you covered. β Read hereβ
Alex Challans of The Quantum Insider breaks down the latest insights on private investments, government funding, and ecosystem growth. β Watch hereβ
D-Wave's VP of Quantum Technology Evangelism Murray Thom was interviewed about commercial quantum computing on the Thinking on Paper podcast. β Listen hereβ
evolutionQ CEO Michele Mosca joins CNN's Decoded to separate hype from reality and lay out the path to practical quantum applications.β Watch it hereβ
evolutionQ CEO Michele Mosca was featured on the Security Sessions podcast speaking about post-quantum cryptography. β Listen hereβ
Qubo Consulting's Katanya Kuntz and Zero Point Cryogenics' Chris Cassin participated in a panel interview with Quantum City's Megan Lee for the Shift by Alberta Innovates podcast about the province's rise in global quantum innovation. β Listen hereβ
Quantacet and ACET's Martin Laforest was interviewed for Radio-Canada's Ohdio in a segment geared towards explaining quantum technologies in an accessible way. β Listen here
InfoSec Global's Dr. Taher Elgamal shares his perspective on Harvest Now, Decrypt Later attacks β Listen hereβ
A nuanced perspective on quantum communications by The Quantum Insider. β Read it hereβ
πΌ Career opportunities in Canada's quantum industry
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Curious about careers that donβt just follow the trends but set them?
Canadaβs quantum sector is the playing field for those who dream big and innovate bigger. With a plethora of positions available at QIC's Members and Affiliates, your future career awaits on the cutting edge!
π From the QIC community job board:
β01 Communique is looking engineers, as well as sales and marketing professionals
βAnyon Systemsis seeking an analog and mixed-signal engineer, and a quantum nanofabrication engineer
βBTQ has open roles in both software and hardware engineering
βCMC Microsystems has an opening for a Bus Legal Contracts Specialist, and two Senior Architect Advisors
βCrypto4Ainvites interested individuals to contact their recruitment team
βD-Wave is seeking a senior algorithm researcher, senior software developer and a devops developer.
βInfoSec Global has open roles in cybersecurity and cryptography engineering and sales
βKi3is always looking to have conversations with interested candidates
βQ-Block Computing is looking for an Experimental AO Physicist and a UI Designer & Programmer
βQuantum Horizons Alberta has launched a search to fill multiple tenure-track positions in quantum and the Artificial Intelligence Cohort Hire initiative is recruiting 21 researchers who are using AI and Machine Learning research across a range of disciplines. Learn more.β
βQuantum Valley Ideas Lab is hiring an Electrical Engineer, a Software Engineer, and a number of postdocs
βQubic Technologies is hiring a new Mircowave Design Engineer for superconducting quantum circuits
βsoftwareQ is looking for a quantum software engineer, a quantum algorithms and/or quantum error correction (fault-tolerance) researcher, and an intern (co-op)
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