Quandela, a European start-up specialising in photonic quantum computing, and Exaion, a subsidiary of the EDF Group, have announced a partnership to democratise quantum computing in Europe and North America. The collaboration will see Quandela produce three scalable quantum computers for Exaion’s extended cloud service. The service aims to deploy practical applications offering value for user companies, such as simulating industrial faults and optimising vehicle fleet trajectories. The partnership also plans to co-design a hybrid high-performance computing/quantum offering. Exaion plans to recruit quantum and AI experts and train its staff to exploit quantum computing’s potential.
Quantum Computing Partnership in Europe and North America
As part of this partnership, Quandela plans to produce three scalable quantum computers for Exaion. These computers will be used to offer an extended cloud service, which aims to deploy practical use cases that provide tangible value for user companies. Examples of these use cases include the numerical simulation of the evolution of faults in industrial infrastructures, the simulation of combustion in thermal engines, and the optimisation of vehicle fleet trajectories.
Quandela + Exaion Co-designing Innovative Offerings
The two companies also plan to co-design an innovative offering focused on the hybridisation of High-Performance Computing (HPC) and quantum computing. This will be done through infrastructures such as the Plateforme d’Innovation Numérique et Quantique (PINQ²) and Exaion. The intention is to deploy real applications in key sectors such as energy, cybersecurity, automotive, aerospace, and finance.
As part of this partnership, Exaion also plans to recruit quantum and Artificial Intelligence experts. Furthermore, Exaion’s engineers, developers, and technicians could be trained by Quandela’s teams to fully understand and exploit the potential of quantum computing.
Deployment of Quantum Computers
Exaion and Quandela plan to choose locations in major innovation zones in Europe and North America for the deployment of the three quantum computers. These locations, such as Sherbrooke and Shawinigan in Quebec, Canada, and Val-de-Reuil in Normandy, France, will ensure the availability of competitive offers close to the end users, ensuring both agility and performance.
The two companies share the common ambition to reduce the time-to-market for quantum solutions and to ensure constant updating of equipment, thus meeting user expectations.
Role of PINQ² in Quantum Solutions Development
PINQ², as part of its strategic partnership, will play a key role in supporting Exaion in accelerating the development of innovative quantum solutions. This collaboration aims to promote the broader adoption of these technological advances and significantly strengthen the entire offer of the Quantum Innovation Zone, paving the way for new opportunities and significant growth.
Statements from Key Figures
François-Philippe Champagne, Canadian Federal Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, and Member of Parliament for Saint-Maurice – Champlain, expressed his excitement about the collaboration between Quandela and Exaion. He believes that this strategic union paves the way for the era of quantum computing and cloud technology in the Mauricie region, establishing a new pinnacle for economic development.
Valérian Giesz, COO and co-founder of Quandela, and Fatih Balyeli, CEO and co-founder of Exaion, also expressed their delight with the collaboration. They believe that this innovative offering will allow the resolution of increasingly complex industrial use cases and contribute to the creation of an unprecedented ecosystem for the provision of innovative, high-performance, and proven services to all their clients.
François-Philippe Champagne, Canadian Federal Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, and Member of Parliament for Saint-Maurice – Champlain, stated: “In a spectacular breakthrough for technology in Canada and the heart of Quebec, Digihub Shawinigan is transforming into an epicenter of innovation thanks to the collaboration between Quandela and Exaion. This strategic union paves the way for the era of quantum computing and cloud technology in the Mauricie region, establishing a new pinnacle for economic development. Through cutting-edge solutions, Shawinigan becomes a playground for visionary industries, enhancing our competitiveness and propelling innovation.”
Valérian Giesz, COO and co-founder of Quandela, stated: “Quandela is delighted with this collaboration with Exaion, which will guarantee an increasing number of industries in Europe and North America access to quantum computing. We are convinced that this innovative offering, focused on the hybridization between HPC and quantum, will allow the resolution of increasingly complex industrial use cases.”
Fatih Balyeli, CEO and co-founder of Exaion, stated: “By joining forces with Quandela, we affirm our position as a pioneer in the advent of quantum computing serving industrial transformation. This alliance marks a major turning point: it contributes to the creation of an unprecedented ecosystem for the provision of innovative, high-performance, and proven services to all our clients.”
Olivier Gagnon-Gordillo, director of Québec Quantique, stated: “Exaion’s announcement confirms the dynamism of the sector in Quebec, reinforcing its status as a world leader in quantum technologies. Exaion’s new infrastructures increase the computational power available, accelerating the exploration of use cases for quantum computers and hybrid solutions. This announcement enhances the Quebec quantum ecosystem and adds to the partners of Distriq, Quantum Innovation Zone.”
Summary
Quandela and Exaion have partnered to democratise quantum computing in Europe and North America, with plans to produce three scalable quantum computers for use in industries such as energy, cybersecurity, automotive, aerospace, and finance. The partnership aims to reduce the time-to-market for quantum solutions and ensure constant updating of equipment, meeting growing industrial needs and challenges.
- Quandela, a European start-up specialising in photonic quantum computing, and Exaion, a subsidiary of the EDF Group, have announced a major partnership to advance quantum computing in Europe and North America.
- The collaboration aims to make quantum technology more accessible and applicable to real-world use cases, responding to increasing demand from various industries.
- Quandela plans to produce three scalable quantum computers for Exaion, which will be used to offer an extended cloud service. This service will be used for tasks such as simulating faults in industrial infrastructures, simulating combustion in thermal engines, and optimising vehicle fleet trajectories.
- The two companies also plan to co-design an offering focused on high-performance computing/quantum hybridisation, with applications in sectors such as energy, cybersecurity, automotive, aerospace, and finance.
- Exaion plans to recruit quantum and artificial intelligence experts and train its engineers, developers, and technicians to fully utilise quantum computing.
- The quantum computers will be deployed in major innovation zones in Europe and North America, including Sherbrooke and Shawinigan in Quebec, Canada, and Val-de-Reuil in Normandy, France.
- François-Philippe Champagne, Canadian Federal Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, Valérian Giesz, COO and co-founder of Quandela, Fatih Balyeli, CEO and co-founder of Exaion, and Olivier Gagnon-Gordillo, director of Québec Quantique, have all expressed their support for the partnership.