IonQ is collaborating with Canadian Microelectronics, operating as CMC Microsystems, to integrate IonQ’s commercial trapped-ion quantum computing systems into Canada’s FABrIC Quantum Computing Sandbox (QCS).
The framework for this initiative is covered under a newly signed memorandum of understanding, which designates IonQ as a listed cloud quantum computing access provider for the QCS.
The QCS is operated through FABrIC, an initiative backed by funding from the Canadian government’s Strategic Response Fund (SRF) and managed by CMC Microsystems.
The program aims to strengthen the nation’s semiconductor and quantum industries by providing engineering support and cloud quantum computing access to Canadian academics and small-to-medium sized enterprises.
“Innovation moves faster when researchers and businesses can work with frontier quantum computing systems,” said Lisa Lambert, IonQ’s VP of global strategy and managing director in Canada.
“The FABrIC Quantum Computing Sandbox expands access to IonQ’s commercial technology so more Canadian researchers and businesses can start building quantum expertise and real capability now,” said Lambert.
Gordon Harling, CEO of CMC Microsystems, said FABrIC’s mandate is seen in action by pairing a leading commercial quantum computing platform with the expertise to use it, so Canadian innovators can move from access to application.
“That’s the outcome FABrIC was built to deliver,” said Harling.
