Quandela, a European leader in photonic quantum computing, has launched its Canadian subsidiary, Quandela Canada, in Montreal, marking a key step in the company’s international expansion. This move is accompanied by the deployment of the first European quantum computer on North American soil at the Bellevue Data Centre operated by Exaion, a subsidiary of Groupe EDF.
The deployment is a major step in realizing the partnership signed between Quandela and Exaion in November 2023. David Rouxel, an entrepreneur with expertise in human-computer interfaces and international development, will lead the Canadian subsidiary. This operation reinforces Quandela’s strategy to create quantum hubs, networks of commercial, technological, and scientific partners aimed at accelerating the quantum transformation of industries. The company plans to open a new subsidiary in South Korea this autumn and deploy several quantum hubs worldwide.
Quandela Expands into North America with Canadian Subsidiary and Deployment of First European Quantum Computer
Quandela, a company specializing in industry-grade quantum computing solutions, has announced the launch of its Canadian subsidiary, Quandela Canada, in Montreal. This marks a significant step in the company’s international expansion strategy, which aims to create quantum hubs that bring together commercial, technological, and scientific partners to accelerate the quantum transformation of industries.
The Canadian subsidiary will be led by David Rouxel, an entrepreneur and international development expert with a degree in Human-Computer Interfaces and an Executive MBA. Based in Montreal and Sherbrooke, in the heart of the Quantum Innovation Zone, Quandela Canada will play a crucial role in the company’s growth in North America.
The launch of Quandela Canada coincides with the deployment of the first European quantum computer on North American soil at the Bellevue Data Centre operated by Exaion, a subsidiary of Groupe EDF. This deployment is a major step forward in realizing the partnership signed between Quandela and Exaion in November 2023.
A New Benchmark for Quantum Computing in Quebec
The strategic deployment of Quandela’s quantum computer at Exaion’s Bellevue Data Centre marks a decisive step in the fusion of quantum and high-performance computing technologies in Quebec. This unique combination, formed by Quandela’s quantum computer, PINQ²’s high-performance computing (HPC) infrastructure, and Exaion’s hybrid HPC/quantum cloud platform, enables the development of cutting-edge solutions tailored to the specific needs of companies.
This integrated offering will enable the creation of applications that meet complex multi-sector challenges. Potential applications include the digital simulation of industrial infrastructures through the use of digital twins, the simulation of combustion in thermal engines, and the optimization of fleet vehicle trajectories. These innovations are likely to have a major impact on various key sectors of the economy, such as energy, cybersecurity, automotive, aerospace, and finance.
Joint Offering by Quandela and Exaion
The joint offering proposed by Quandela and Exaion is specifically designed to meet the various needs of companies. It offers comprehensive services, including team training, identification of relevant use cases, and algorithm co-development. These algorithms will be tested not only on Quandela’s quantum computers but also on GPU-enhanced emulators, thus guaranteeing robust and efficient solutions.
The joint offering is expected to facilitate the democratization of quantum computing by making it possible to solve increasingly complex multi-sector problems. According to Valérian Giesz, Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of Quandela, “The launching of our hybrid HPC-quantum offering with Exaion represents an exceptional value proposition for companies.”
International Expansion Strategy
Quandela’s international expansion strategy involves the creation of quantum hubs that bring together commercial, technological, and scientific partners to accelerate the quantum transformation of industries. The company plans to open a new subsidiary in South Korea this autumn, in addition to the progressive deployment of several quantum hubs around the world.
This strategy is expected to bring together a community of industrial, technological, and scientific players who are convinced that quantum computing is the key to solving some of the most pressing challenges facing humanity. As Quandela continues to expand its operations globally, it remains committed to making advanced quantum computing accessible and beneficial for all, empowering innovators to solve complex industrial and societal challenges.
Quandela specializes in industry-grade quantum computing solutions, designing, building, and supplying datacenter-ready quantum computing systems, cloud-accessible quantum processors, and algorithms with industrial value. Founded in 2017 by Professor Pascale Senellart, Research Director at the Centre for Nanosciences and Nanotechnologies (C2N) at CNRS, Niccolo Somaschi, and Valerian Giesz, internationally renowned experts in quantum physics, Quandela currently has over 100 employees from 20 different nationalities, mostly researchers and engineers in optical, algorithm, and data science.
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