PINQ2 and Distriq

PINQ2 and Distriq, two leading Quebec quantum organizations, have formed a strategic partnership to accelerate quantum technology adoption and commercialization in Quebec and Canada

PINQ2 operates Canada’s first IBM Quantum System One, providing businesses and researchers with access to advanced quantum computing infrastructure

Distriq, Sherbrooke’s Quantum Innovation Zone, acts as an accelerator for quantum technology development, supporting collaboration between academia, startups, and industry

The partnership aims to bridge the gap between research, infrastructure, and industrial deployment by offering shared access to classical and quantum computing platforms

Businesses can leverage advanced toolkits like Qiskit SDK v2.0 and receive guidance on integrating quantum technologies into AI and high-performance computing workflows

The collaboration is expected to yield measurable results within 12 to 18 months by onboarding more businesses, launching pilot projects, and expanding infrastructure

Sherbrooke has become a global quantum technology hub, supported by Distriq’s innovation zone and the presence of the Quantum Institute and international companies