Q-Block Computing Establishes Headquarters in Ottawa

Insider Brief

• Q-Block Computing is establishing its headquarters in Ottawa to expand its quantum research, engineering and manufacturing capabilities in Canada.
• The new facility at 20 Colonnade Road will support the recruitment of scientists and engineers, expanded research programmes and collaboration with universities and government laboratories, complementing the company’s manufacturing operations in Alberta.
• Q-Block plans to use the Ottawa expansion to strengthen Canada’s domestic quantum capabilities and develop partnerships with research institutions, government and industry.

PRESS RELEASE — Q-Block Computing is establishing its headquarters in Ottawa, marking the next chapter in the company’s growth and reinforcing its long-term commitment to developing quantum technologies in Canada.

Q-Block is a Canadian quantum research and engineering company that turns frontier science into deployable products. The company designs and manufactures quantum systems for precision timing, networking and computation — AllanQ, LuciaQ and PolarisQ platforms — with applications in defence, security and critical infrastructure.

Discovery, technology and partnership

Fundamental research remains at the core of Q-Block. The company continues to pursue scientific discovery, advance new technologies that emerge from that work, and expand its research partnerships with universities and government laboratories. This combination — discovery, engineering and collaboration — is what allows Q-Block to deliver products today while building the foundations for the next generation of quantum systems.

The acquisition of the Ottawa facility at 20 Colonnade Road is a tangible investment in the people, infrastructure and expertise needed to grow these capabilities. The headquarters will support the recruitment of leading scientists and engineers, expanded research and engineering programs, and the development of next-generation quantum technologies, complementing Q-Block’s manufacturing operations in Alberta.

Our work has always been about advancing quantum science and translating discoveries into technologies that operate reliably in the real world. We’re proud of the systems we’re delivering today, and fundamental research remains central to where we’re going. Our Ottawa headquarters will help us attract exceptional talent, deepen our research partnerships and build the capabilities Canada needs for years to come.

— Kyung Choi, Co-founder and CEO, Q-Block Computing

Why Ottawa

Ottawa’s technology sector, research community and concentration of national institutions make it a natural home for Q-Block. The expansion builds on the company’s existing presence in the city and brings Q-Block closer to Canada’s defence community, end users, leading universities and government organizations.

Building Canadian capabilities

Q-Block is a proudly Canadian company investing in the domestic scientific, engineering and manufacturing capabilities needed to deliver sovereign quantum technologies. By connecting research and engineering in Ottawa with production in Alberta, Q-Block is building an integrated foundation to turn discovery to deployment.

Looking ahead

Q-Block will continue to develop long-term partnerships with research institutions, government and industry in Ottawa and across Canada. These collaborations will support fundamental research, technological advancement and commercialization. Specific partnerships will be announced as they are finalized.