Insider Brief
- Canada’s leading quantum research institutes have entered a second five-year term of the Quantum Co-laboratory, a national network linking infrastructure and expertise across institutions.
- The partnership now includes the University of Calgary’s Institute for Quantum Science and Technology (IQST), joining 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 provides coordinated access to advanced quantum research infrastructure for academia, industry, and government while supporting national talent development.
PRESS RELEASE — Canada’s leading quantum research institutions are driving a unified national effort to advance quantum innovation and talent development through the Quantum Co-laboratory, a network that links specialized research infrastructure and unique expertise across the country.
Entering a second five-year term, the partnership now includes 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 provides users from academia, industry, and government with access to world-leading expertise and advanced infrastructure required for quantum innovation, while serving as a national platform to develop the workforce needed to translate quantum capabilities into economic value 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 faculty 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
