Vancouver, British Columbia, April 30, 2026 -- Photonic Inc., a leader in distributed quantum computing and communications technologies, has received a 2026 iF DESIGN AWARD in the Quantum Computer category for the industrial design of its quantum computer product line. One of the most prestigious design honours in the world, the IF DESIGN AWARD has served as a global benchmark for design excellence and impact for over 70 years, with this year’s competition drawing more than 10,000 entries from 68 countries, evaluated by 129 international experts.

Photonic is developing a family of large-scale, fault-tolerant quantum computers based on optically-linked silicon spin qubits. The company’s industrial design reflects its unique Entanglement First architecture: modular, scalable, and distributed—by design. It simplifies the integration of quantum computers into data centre environments, making them a straightforward addition to the hybrid compute fabric comprising CPUs, GPUs, and QPUs—all interconnected by standard telecom fibre.

The modularity of Photonic’s industrial design is manifested in its grid-based layout. This approach ensures scalability and flexibility in system configurations while relying on a minimal number of standardized, interchangeable, and reusable components of metal, glass, and LED panels. It allows distributed quantum computing clusters to grow while accommodating different footprint layouts, with a multifunctional 3-sided LED display cube serving as an operational dashboard and as a canvas for brand communication.

“Receiving the iF DESIGN AWARD is validation that our industrial design is as forward-thinking as our architecture,” said Paul Terry, Chief Product Officer, Photonic Inc. “Our design reflects the modularity, scalability, and functionality of our architecture. This award recognizes the relentless focus on usability that drives everything we do at Photonic.”

The design was created in partnership with Design3. “Working with Photonic was an exciting challenge, translating breakthrough distributed quantum technology into a physical form that is both iconic and highly functional,” said Wolfgang Wagner, Managing Partner. “It was an honour to redefine what the most advanced computing platforms can be—elegant, user-centric, and ready for the enterprise environment.”