Insider Brief
- Institut quantique at Université de Sherbrooke has joined the Qblox Excellence Center program to collaborate on advancing scalable quantum computing research.
- The partnership integrates Qblox’s modular quantum control stack into the university’s Quantum FabLab to support research across superconducting, spin, and hybrid qubit systems.
- The collaboration will also include workshops, hackathons, and training programs aimed at developing the next generation of quantum engineers and researchers.
PRESS RELEASE — Qblox, a global leader in quantum stack technology, and the Institut quantique (IQ) of the Université de Sherbrooke are proud to announce a strategic scientific collaboration to advance quantum research at the graduate and postdoctoral level. Under this agreement, the IQ becomes a Qblox Excellence Center, establishing a collaborative hub dedicated to pushing the boundaries of quantum research and infrastructure, with the ultimate goal of deploying quantum computing at scale.
The collaboration is centered on a long-term vision to pioneer Distributed Heterogeneous Quantum Computing, the essential infrastructure required to deploy quantum computing at scale. By integrating Qblox’s advanced quantum control stacks with the Institut quantique’s world-class research in hybrid quantum systems and transduction, the partnership will drive a phased co-development project. This joint effort focuses on removing some of the barriers that currently hinder the acceleration of scalable, fault-tolerant quantum computing.
The IQ’s Quantum FabLab (QFL) is now equiped with a QBlox advanced modular control electronics system. This hardware supports the university’s cutting-edge work across various qubit platforms, including the fabrication and optimization of superconducting qubits, spin qubits, and hybrid quantum systems.
In addition to technical research, this partnership underscores the importance of workforce development within the quantum industry. As part of the collaboration, Qblox and the IQ will co-organize scientific workshops and hackathons, providing students with hands-on experience with Qblox hardware to train the next generation of quantum engineers and researchers.
“Qblox’s advanced control electronics are enabling the exploration of a new level of flexibility within the Quantum FabLab, significantly expanding our ability to conduct cutting-edge research across multiple qubit modalities,” said Mathieu Juan, associate professor at the Université de Sherbrooke and Scientific Director of the Quantum FabLab. “Access to scalable control technology allows our team to push the boundaries of experimentation while contributing to the development of quantum control systems that address the evolving needs of the research community.”
“Advancing quantum computing requires deep collaboration between industry and leading research institutions,” said Niels Bultink, CEO of Qblox. “By welcoming the Institut quantique as a Qblox Excellence Center, we are creating an environment where cutting-edge control technology and pioneering academic research can come together to solve the challenges of scaling quantum systems. We are proud to support the incredible work happening at Université de Sherbrooke and to help equip the next generation of quantum researchers with the tools needed to drive the field forward.”
