Our success is directly attributable to our partners, and we are at the forefront of witnessing how the development of quantum information and technology supports innovation and drives prosperity. The quantum world is at a crossroads.
It is crucial to invest relentlessly to leverage the talent and capabilities we have and reap the economic benefits of quantum technology in Canada. We look forward to continuing to work with you. Explore the impacts we are seeing to date.
Learn more about the work IQC is doing in
Key points
Research excellence
Training the quantum workforce
Industry growth and commercialization
Messages of support from our quantum champions
Quantum computing
Harnessing the quantum behaviour of atoms, molecules and nanoelectronic circuits for a radically different, and fundamentally more powerful way of computing.
Impacts
- security
- optimization
- simulation of physical, chemical and biological processes
- drug and material design
A new style of computing
For the quantum age
Simulating quantum systems
Quantum communication
Developing ultra-secure communication channels and global quantum networks by leveraging the power of the quantum world.
Impact
- security, privacy and cryptography
- satellite-based global quantum networks
Taking quantum to space
A fundamental human right
Quantum sensing
Using quantum mechanics for new sensors with significant increases in sensitivity, selectivity and efficiencies.
Impacts
- early cancer detection and improved cancer treatment
- improved geological exploration
- structural biology
- defence
How a new quantum sensor could improve cancer treatment
Quantum mechanic by day, musician by night
Quantum materials
Engineering materials with unique quantum properties for the development of advanced quantum processors and devices.
Impacts
- foundation of practical quantum devices
- high-capacity energy storage
- zero-loss electricity transportation
The next revolution in medical imaging
The next silicon
Quantum talent - Building Canada's and the world's quantum workforce
Fostering the next generation of quantum leaders through programs, training and outreach
The world is on the brink of another information technology revolution, this time driven by emerging quantum technologies. It will take a highly skilled workforce to discover innovative applications for quantum technologies that will transform the way we live, work and play. The Quantum Information Graduate Program at the University of Waterloo prepares students and our alumni not only to participate in this quantum revolution, but to lead it. IQC offers innovative training workshops for talented students and early career researchers to educate and recruit them to IQC.
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