Statement in support of protecting Canadian science and researchers
The Institute for Quantum Computing (IQC) supports the efforts of the Government of Canada to secure and protect Canadian science and researchers. IQC takes the protection of intellectual property very seriously and commits to cooperate with various agencies and organizations in support of National Security priorities.
IQC also commits to, and will continue to, educate staff and researchers about the opportunities, pitfalls, and boundaries of protecting Canadian science and intellectual property for the benefit of IQC, the University of Waterloo, and indeed, future generations.
Events
IQC Seminar featuring Soo-hyon Phark
Quantum-coherent Science on a Solid Surface using Bottom-up Approach
Location: RAC 1 - 3003
Quantum for Educators 2025
Would you like to deepen your understanding of quantum mechanics and how to convey its wonder and societal importance to your students?
IQC Student seminar featuring Shlok Ashok Nahar
Modelling imperfect detectors for adversarial tasks
Location: QNC 1201
News
IQC member awarded 2025 Vanier Scholarship
IQC member Ahmed Shahin awarded 2025 Vanier Scholarship
Canadian quantum talent helps drive global research to certify quantum communications
A new study from researchers at IQC marks an important step towards certifying QKD devices, crucial to enabling secure quantum communication technology.
IQC and Waterloo mourn the loss of Raymond Laflamme
Raymond Laflamme, a trailblazer in quantum information processing and pioneer of IQC, died on June 19 after a lengthy battle with cancer.