DistriQ and Québec Quantique join the QIC community
by CM Staff
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.
QUANTUM INDUSTRY CANADA EXPANDS IN QUÉBEC. (Quantum Innovation Zone)
SHERBROOKE — Quantum Industry Canada (QIC), a national consortium dedicated to advancing the country’s quantum technology sector, announces 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 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 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 a 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.”
“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,” said Martin Enault, CEO, DistriQ, the Quantum Innovation Zone of Sherbrooke.
