On October 11, 2024, the International Council of Quantum Industry Associations (ICQIA), submitted a letter to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, advocating for the prioritization of quantum technologies during Canada’s G7 Presidency in 2025. This critical moment provides Canada with a unique opportunity to lead the global conversation on quantum innovation, continuing its legacy of driving major international initiatives through the G7.

Quantum technologies are at the leading edge of research and innovation in fields such as advanced manufacturing, transportation, finance, energy and healthcare. Alberta has strengths in quantum computing, materials, sensors and communications technology. The Government of Canada is making investments to further enable Alberta’s innovators to adopt and develop quantum solutions that have the potential to make a transformative impact on the lives of Canadians.

Canada and France have a strong history of cooperation in science, technology and innovation. To this end, the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) is pleased to announce its support of eight collaborative research projects focused on quantum computing hardware and software. NSERC’s investment in these projects is close to CAN $2.2 million over three years.

The Platform for Digital and Quantum Innovation of Quebec (PINQ²), a non-profit organization (NPO) founded in 2021 by the Ministry of Economy, Innovation and Energy of Quebec (MEIE) and the Université de Sherbrooke, proudly unveils its official partnership with Enterprise Quantum, a leading consulting firm specializing in quantum strategic consulting for the finance industry, headquartered in Ontario.

UBC Blusson QMI has been awarded $3.2 million to ramp up partnerships with tech companies through its Advanced Nanofabrication Facility (ANF), quantum device measurement laboratory, and computational facilities, in a project with a total value of $8.2 million. The funding was announced today as part of the Government of Canada’s $11 million investment in quantum technology through the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada (PacifiCan).

Mr Heng Swee Keat, Singapore's Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the National Research Foundation NRF, outlined an investment of close to S$300 million into Singapore's National Quantum Strategy (NQS) to advance Singapore's growing Quantum industry.

Aquark Technologies, a cutting-edge company based in Southampton, has recently secured a substantial £3.4m contract from Innovate UK to advance its groundbreaking cold atom clock, known as AQlock. This innovative clock is set to become the first of its kind in the UK, offering unparalleled precision and resilience for positioning and navigation applications.

Photonic Inc., a leader in distributed quantum computing in silicon, today announced it is scaling up its executive leadership team with industry forerunners in the areas of research and development, materials science, quantum technologies, marketing, human resources and legal.

The Quantum Strategy Institute (QSI) announced the 2024 International Quantum Strategy Day (IQSD) competition, a unique opportunity for quantum enthusiasts to showcase their strategic skills and develop practical quantum applications, taking place on Friday, April 19th. This year, QSI is partnering with Terra Quantum, a leading quantum software company, to offer the winning team exclusive access to TQ42, Terra Quantum's cutting-edge quantum computing platform.

Rolls-Royce, Riverlane and Xanadu have secured more than £400,000 grant funding from Innovate UK to accelerate the development of applications that will allow quantum computers to model the flow of air through jet engines. An additional CAD $500,000 has been awarded from the National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP) as part of a growing relationship between the UK and Canada on quantum computing technology and expertise.