TORONTO, February 25, 2026 -- EY Canada today announced a new patent that improves how organizations create and assess decision-making scenarios in challenging situations. This innovative approach showcases EY's commitment to turning advanced analytics, AI and new quantum technologies into useful tools that support better decision making.

Developed during an EY lab session by Biren Agnihotri, Dr. Sherif Barrad, Ricardo A. Collado and Olumide Akinola, alongside a multidisciplinary team of engineers and computer scientists, the goal was not simply faster computation, but more effective exploration of feasible options and trade-offs under uncertainty.

The innovation responds to a common enterprise challenge: as systems grow increasingly interconnected and driven by constraints, traditional AI and analytics may generate strong predictions but often fall short in rapidly identifying high-quality decision alternatives to adapt to evolving circumstances.

“This patent reflects how EY innovates —generalizing the insight from real client challenges to solve a broader class of complex decision problems,” said Biren Agnihotri, EY Canada Chief Technology Officer. “By accelerating time to insight with this innovation, organizations can make better decisions across their most constrained and high-impact systems.”

Rather than viewing quantum computing as a standalone accelerator, the innovation offers a realistic hybrid model that enriches the computational toolkit through the incorporation of quantum operators. The approach is broadly applicable across domains such as manufacturing, energy, logistics, infrastructure and large-scale operational planning, where decision quality depends on navigating constraints, uncertainty and rapidly evolving conditions.

"We’re incredibly proud to innovate solutions that support Canadian businesses in navigating today's complex landscape," said Alycia Calvert, EY Canada Chair and CEO. “At EY Canada, we’re dedicated to fostering innovation that not only strengthens individual organizations but also contributes to a more robust and competitive Canadian economy"