Montreal, June 09, 2026 -- PINQ², a digital and quantum innovation platform, and Numana today announced a strategic partnership to combine their complementary expertise in quantum computing and secure quantum communication. As part of this alliance, PINQ² joins the Kirq ecosystem, Numana's quantum communication testbed, as a collaborating partner.

This collaboration marks an important step for the Quebec and Canadian quantum ecosystem, laying the foundations for an end-to-end infrastructure that combines quantum computing power and quantum communication security.

A strategic convergence for the quantum ecosystem

Kirq is an innovative platform dedicated to validating quantum technologies under real-world conditions. Designed as an independent and collaborative testbed, Kirq enables companies to test, validate, and accelerate the development of advanced technologies in a controlled and secure environment. Meanwhile, PINQ² operates an advanced hybrid platform combining classical and quantum computing resources to support research and innovation.

This partnership paves the way for unprecedented collaboration: exploring projects that combine PINQ²'s quantum computing capabilities with Kirq's quantum communication networks, with a view to concrete and high-impact applications for Quebec companies and researchers.

«This partnership with Numana represents a major step forward in our vision of an integrated quantum ecosystem. By combining our hybrid quantum and classical computing platform with Kirq’s quantum communication infrastructure, we are creating the conditions for end-to-end applications that were not previously possible. This is exactly the type of collaboration that Quebec and Canada need to establish themselves as leaders in quantum computing.» — Marie-Claude Messier, General Manager, PINQ²

Concrete collaborative activities and an ambitious goal

As part of this partnership, the two organizations commit to exploring and developing projects combining quantum computing, quantum communication networks, and classical infrastructure. They will collaborate in particular on identifying joint use cases and proof-of-concept opportunities.

This agreement also aims to accelerate Quebec's quantum innovation ecosystem through the sharing of expertise and co-development initiatives. The two organizations will also evaluate a plan to connect their infrastructures, with the objective of creating an end-to-end testbed and a joint go-to-market strategy.

"Connecting the various technologies that make up the quantum field will enable major advances in the development of new innovations. The resulting ecosystem will help Quebec SMEs and startups by reducing risks and facilitating access to these cutting-edge technologies.”. This is also a unique opportunity for Quebec to secure its leadership in the development of the quantum economy. That's why this partnership with PINQ² is so important to us," said Bernard Duval, President and CEO, Numana.