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Photonic to Open $49M Quantum R&D Hub in the UK, Expanding Canadian Innovation Abroad

June 17, 2025 by Techcouver Newsdesk Leave a Comment

Vancouver-based quantum computing company Photonic is expanding internationally with plans to establish a new research and development (R&D) facility in the United Kingdom, a move that deepens Canada’s leadership in quantum innovation while forging closer transatlantic ties. Over the next three years, Photonic will invest more than $49 million into the UK operation, creating over […]

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Photonic Selected for DARPA Quantum Benchmarking Initiative

April 3, 2025 by Techcouver Newsdesk Leave a Comment

Coquitlam’s Photonic has been selected to participate in Stage A of the U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency’s (DARPA) Quantum Benchmarking Initiative (QBI), the company announced this week. The global program aims to rigorously assess whether any quantum computing technology can deliver “utility-scale” performance—meaning the computational value outweighs its cost—by 2033. Participants must present a […]

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Photonic Unveils Breakthrough in Quantum Error Correction

February 11, 2025 by Techcouver Newsdesk Leave a Comment

Coquitlam’s Photonic has introduced a groundbreaking quantum error correction method that drastically reduces the number of qubits needed for computation, bringing practical quantum computing closer to reality. In an industry first, the company has developed a new class of Quantum Low-Density Parity Check (QLDPC) codes, called SHYPS codes, which require up to 20 times fewer […]

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TELUS Partners with BC’s Photonic to Drive Quantum Communication Breakthroughs

October 28, 2024 by Robert Lewis Leave a Comment

TELUS has announced a strategic collaboration with Coquitlam’s Photonic, a pioneer in quantum technology, to accelerate the development of quantum communications in Canada. As part of this initiative, TELUS will provide Photonic with exclusive access to its advanced fibre-optic network, setting the stage for testing innovative quantum solutions expected to redefine Canada’s digital landscape, enhance […]

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BC Tech Unveils Finalists For 2024 Technology Impact Awards

June 14, 2024 by Techcouver Newsdesk Leave a Comment

The BC Tech Association has announced the finalists for the 2024 Technology Impact Awards. 38 finalists across 9 Technology Impact Award (TIAs) categories who achieved exceptional success in the past year. “The Technology Impact Awards recognize the very best companies in BC and the accomplishments of the leaders and teams in the BC economy’s fastest growing […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: 7Gen, Apera, BC Tech Association, Browse AI, CleanBC, Daanaa, DarkVision, Dwave, ENVO Drive Systems, First Nations Technology Council, Hypercharge, Invinity Energy Systems, Jane, Klue, Koho, LBC, Minesense, Molicel, Novarc Technologies, Operto, Oxygen8, pH7 Technologies, Photonic, Pilot, RaceRocks, ReadyMode, Riipen, Spring Financial, TELUS, ThisFish, Tree Track Intelligence, Triumf, UniUni, VodaSafe, VoxCell BioInnovations, Voxelis, Workforce Wellness, YWCA, Zema

Quantum Innovator Photonic Adds ‘Industry Forerunners’ to Growing Team

May 3, 2024 by Knowlton Thomas Leave a Comment

A leader in distributed quantum computing in silicon recently announced a scaling up of its executive leadership team. Vancouver’s Photonic is building one of the first distributed, fault-tolerant, and unified quantum computing and networking platforms based on optically linked silicon spin qubits. And now with more than 130 employees, Photonic boasts one of the world’s […]

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After Slow Start to 2023, VC in BC Returns to ‘Pre-Pandemic Momentum’

February 26, 2024 by Knowlton Thomas Leave a Comment

A B.C. company building a scalable, fault-tolerant, and unified quantum computing platform secured in November US$100 million. Photonic’s capital hailed from a variety of contributors, including the British Columbia Investment Management Corporation, the National Security Strategic Investment Fund in the UK, Inovia Capital, Amadeus Capital Partners, and Microsoft. The sizeable round of fundraising is a marked […]

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BC’s Startup Resilience: Navigating Economic Headwinds with Innovation and Optimism

January 9, 2024 by Michelle Sklar Leave a Comment

As the new year unfolds, startup founders face the dual challenge of daunting goals and invigorating opportunities. While the past year has been a lesson in cautious spending and navigating a risk-averse investment landscape, there’s a sense of renewed optimism in the air. For many, a new year is a time to mentally reset and […]

Filed Under: Thought Leaders Tagged With: Abdera, LayerZero Labs, pH7, Photonic, Vancouver Entrepreneurs Forum

On ‘Cusp on Quantum Inflection Point,’ Photonic Draws $100M for Unique Tech

November 8, 2023 by Knowlton Thomas Leave a Comment

A B.C. company building a scalable, fault-tolerant, and unified quantum computing platform today announced substantial funding. Vancouver-based Photonic, whose quantum tech utilizes photonically linked silicon spin qubits, has secured US$100 million. The capital hails from a variety of contributors, including the British Columbia Investment Management Corporation, the National Security Strategic Investment Fund in the UK, Inovia […]

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