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Canada’s Minister of National Defence, David J. McGuinty, toured the Institute for Quantum Computing’s Quantum‑Nano Centre at the University of Waterloo, underscoring a federal commitment to fund quantum technologies for defence. The visit highlighted direct government financing aimed at accelerating research, innovation, and talent development in quantum science. IQC executives and university leaders showcased cutting‑edge facilities and ongoing projects that could translate into real‑world defence capabilities. The minister praised the partnership as a catalyst for Canada’s security and technological sovereignty.
The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) announced a $161 million investment over five years to boost quantum‑related defence and security research at the Institute for Quantum Computing (IQC) in Waterloo. This funding is part of a broader $900 million federal commitment...
Canada’s Quantum Co‑laboratory has entered its second five‑year term, adding the University of Calgary’s Institute for Quantum Science and Technology to its existing partners—University of Waterloo, Université de Sherbrooke, and UBC’s Blusson Quantum Matter Institute. The expanded network provides researchers,...
The Institute for Quantum Computing (IQC) announced that Dr. John Watrous, a former faculty member and interim executive director, will serve as the new Director of Education and Training. In this role, Watrous will lead an effort to broaden IQC’s...
