The Institute for Quantum Computing (IQC) at the University of Waterloo is pleased to congratulate IQC Canada Inc., for receiving $18.4 M in funding from Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s Strategic Science Fund (SSF). The fund aims to mobilize the expertise and resources of independent, third-party science and research organizations to enhance Canada’s science technology and innovation excellence.

IQC Canada Inc., a national not-for-profit organization, will partner with the Institute for Quantum Computing to continue the critical work to bring the SSF goals and Institute's bold vision to reality. Together with the Institute, IQC Canada Inc. mobilizes its expertise and resources to strengthen Canada’s quantum development, maintaining quantum excellence and national leadership.

IQC Canada Inc. and IQC have set priorities and goals including pursuing ambitious quantum research, building talent, inspiring with knowledge mobilization and outreach, supporting commercialization, and branding Canada as a world-class destination for quantum research.