Equal1 inaugurates its new center of excellence in Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada, situated at the heart of Sherbrooke’s Quantum Innovation Zone. The center aims to cultivate talent in silicon spin qubits and promote collaborations with academic and industrial partners. It provides access to cutting-edge quantum measurement and fabrication facilities through the Quantum Technology Development Laboratory (DevTeQ). The proximity to Institut Quantique at the University of Sherbrooke, a leading quantum academic institution, offers opportunities for collaboration and access to highly qualified graduating students. Equal1’s CEO, Jason Lynch, emphasizes the strategic importance of Sherbrooke’s ecosystem for the company’s future success. The opening of the center marks a significant milestone for Equal1 and the collaboration between academia and industry. Martin Enault, Managing Director of Distriq, Quantum Innovation Zone, and Yves A. Sicard, Vice President Innovation Zone at Invest Quebec International, express their enthusiasm for Equal1’s presence and its potential to drive technological innovation within the Quantum Innovation Zone. A news release from Equal1 announcing this new center of excellence can be accessed here.
March 14, 2024