TEM Open House
TEM Open House Event to be held on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM, QNC 0101. The Quantum Nano Fabrication and Characterization Facility (QNFCF) and Transformative Quantum Technologies (TQT) will be hosting a Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) Open House to celebrate one year of QNFCF’s launch of advanced S/TEM capabilities. Join […]
September 16, 2024
QNFCF and TQT celebrate the opening of the IAFL
QNFCF and TQT celebrate the opening of the IAFL Event held on Thursday, June 6, 2024 On June 6, the QNFCF and TQT team welcomed the University of Waterloo community and industry partners to the opening of the Inert Atmosphere Fabrication Lab (IAFL). The event brought together 60 attendees, including faculty, students, staff and […]
June 12, 2024
Inert Atmosphere Fabrication and RAC Capabilities – Open House
Inert Atmosphere Fabrication and RAC Capabilities – Open House Event to be held on Thursday, June 6, 2024, 11:45 AM – 2:00 PM, RAC 1, Room 2009 The Quantum Nano Fabrication and Characterization Facility (QNFCF) and Transformative Quantum Technologies (TQT) will be hosting an open house at the Research Advancement Centre (RAC) to celebrate […]
May 14, 2024
TQT Hosts Lab Tours for Quantum Connections Participants
TQT Hosts Lab Tours for Quantum Connections Participants Event held on Thursday, May 2, 2024 As part of the Quantum Connections Conference, TQT hosted lab tours at the Research Advancement Centre. Participants toured the UHV Deposition Omicron Lab, Inert Atmosphere Fabrication Lab, and Rydberg Atom Array Lab (among others). Thank you to all the […]
May 2, 2024
TQT Hosts a Patent Information Session
TQT Hosts a Patent Information Session Event held on Thursday, April 25, 2024 On April 25, the TQT team welcomed John Dick (Director, Velocity Campus) and Alroy Almeida (Deep Tech Director, Velocity) to highlight the IP support and funding that is available to TQT researchers. The Velocity team drew attention to funding opportunities such […]
April 25, 2024
Patent Information Session
Patent Information Session Event to be held: Thursday, April 25, 1-2 pm, RAC 1, 3003 TQT will be hosting a Patent Information Session on Thursday, April 25, 1 pm – 2 pm at RAC 1, 3003. Hear from Velocity and TQT representatives on the support and resources that are available for TQT researchers regarding […]
April 4, 2024
Uncovering potential applications of quantum sensing
Uncovering potential applications of quantum sensing Event held on Thursday, February 29, 2024 On February 29, Velocity & TQT jointly hosted the Quantum Sensing Workshop. 8 UW students were invited to the Research Advancement Center (RAC) 1 to hear talks on quantum sensing and perform experiments utilizing Nitrogen Vacancy (NV) centers in diamond. Michael […]
February 29, 2024
TQT event bridges gap between quantum and environment
TQT event bridges gap between quantum and environment Event held on Thursday, February 15, 2024 TQT hosted the Quantum for Environment Information Session: How Can Quantum Address Environmental Challenges on Thursday, February 15, 2024. The event brought together speakers and attendees from both the quantum and environment communities. Speakers from the environmental community outlined […]
February 15, 2024
Q4Environment Information Session: How Can Quantum Address Environmental Challenges?
Q4Environment Information Session: How Can Quantum Address Environmental Challenges? Thursday, February 15, 2024 TQT will be holding the Q4Environment Information Session: How Can Quantum Address Environmental Challenges on Thursday, February 15 at RAC 1, 3003, from 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm. This event will provide attendees an opportunity to hear from speakers from both […]
January 25, 2024
TQT Hosts the Quantum Opportunities and Showcase
TQT Hosts the 3rd Annual Quantum Opportunities and Showcase Event held on Thursday, December 14, 2023 TQT’s Quantum Opportunities and Showcase was held on Thursday, December 14. This year we saw the quantum community come together with a particular focus on health and environment. This was TQT’s 3rd annual showcase event and saw over […]
December 20, 2023
TQT Quantum Opportunities and Showcase 2023
TQT Quantum Opportunities & Showcase 2023 Event to be held on Thursday, December 14, 2023, 12:00 PM – 3:30 PM, RAC 2 TQT will host the Quantum Opportunities and Showcase on Thursday, December 14, 2023, at the University of Waterloo. The event will feature panels, presentations and posters. Attendees will have the opportunity to […]
November 22, 2023
Q4Environment Lunch and Learn fosters connections
Quantum for Environment Lunch and Learn fosters connections Event held on Tuesday, October 24, 2023 On October 24, TQT, GreenHouse and the Quantum Ethics Project jointly hosted the Quantum for Environment Lunch and Learn. The event brought together attendees from both the quantum and environment communities, including many attendees who were new to quantum […]
October 24, 2023
Q4Environment Lunch & Learn
Q4Environment Lunch & Learn: How can Quantum Solutions Impact Environmental Challenges Tuesday, October 24, 12 – 1:30 pm, GreenHouse (UTD 164) GreenHouse, TQT, and the Quantum Ethics Project will host a lunch & learn to explore the impact of applying quantum technology to address environmental needs. The Lunch & Learn is open to all […]
October 5, 2023
Ideation Forum generates new connections across quantum and environment
Ideation Forum generates new connections across quantum and environment Event held on Monday, September 18, 2023 On September 18, TQT held the Quantum For Environment – Ideation Forum. The event saw over 60 attendees with nearly 100 registering interest, including undergraduate and graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, faculty, and staff. Many attendees were new to […]
September 19, 2023
Quantum for Environment – Ideation Forum
Quantum For Environment – Ideation Forum Event to be held on September 18, 2023, 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM EDT, QNC 0101. Are you a current University of Waterloo undergraduate student interested in exploring quantum technologies to bridge the gap between environmental needs and a sustainable future? TQT with support from QVIL, Angstrom Engineering […]
August 9, 2023
Quantum for Environment challenge kicks off with a launch event
Quantum for Environment challenge kicks off with a launch event A large turnout at the Quantum for Environment Launch Event held on June 6, 2023 elicited innovative ideas on making an environmental impact using quantum ideas. TQT is introducing an annual design challenge to mine for innovative and impactful solutions to critical societal problems […]
June 23, 2023
TQT Hosts Quantum for Environment Launch Event
TQT Hosts Quantum For Environment Launch Event Event held on Tuesday, June 6, 2023 On June 6, TQT launched the Quantum For Environment Design Challenge. Introductory remarks were given David Cory (Canada Excellence Research Chair Laureate, Quantum Information Processing) and Tracey Forrest (Program Director, TQT). After the introductory remarks, Quantum for Health winners were […]
June 6, 2023
Quantum for Environment Design Challenge Launch Event
Quantum For Environment Design Challenge Launch Event Event to be held on June 6, 2023, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM EDT, QNC 0101. On June 6, TQT will host a Quantum for Environment (Q4Environment) Launch Event in the Mike and Ophelia Lazaridis Quantum-Nano Centre Rm 0101. This event will include a series of short […]
May 2, 2023
TQT hosts Lunch & Learn: Velocity
TQT hosts Lunch & Learn: Velocity Event held on Thursday, February 16, 2023 On Thursday, February 16, TQT hosted a Lunch & Learn with Velocity, a globally recognized entrepreneurship ecosystem centred at the University of Waterloo that aims to accelerate founder-built companies. The speakers included: John Dick, Director of Velocity Campus; Sarrah Lal, Director […]
February 27, 2023
Canadian quantum graduate students connect in Waterloo
The Canadian Graduate Quantum Conference (CGQC) included three days of academic keynote speakers, student presentations, lab tours, industry engagement and non-technical sessions to connect graduate students undertaking quantum research. For the first time since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, students across the country gathered at the Canadian Graduate Quantum Conference (CGQC). The conference […]
February 21, 2023
TQT hosts Lunch & Learn: Keysight
TQT hosts Lunch & Learn: Keysight Event held on Wednesday, February 15, 2023 TQT hosted a Lunch and Learn with Keysight Technologies recently. Aidin Taeb (RF/uWave Application Engineer) and Kristine Boone (Business Development of Quantum Engineering Solutions) talked about quantum applications, VNA applications in quantum & cryogenic analysis, and introduced new QCS and Keysight […]
February 15, 2023
Upcoming TQT Lunch and Learn Schedule
Upcoming TQT Lunch and Learns TQT will host two Lunch and Learn events during the month of February. Keysight Lunch and Learn Wednesday, February 15, 202312:00 PM – 2:00 PMQNC 0101 Presenters: Aidin Taeb and Kristine Boone Quantum applications and typical requirements Keysight in quantum (Keysight and quantum ecosystem) VNA application in quantum & cryogenic analysis […]
February 6, 2023
Quantum Colab workshop: accelerating quantum research through collaboration
The Quantum Colaboratory (Quantum Colab) has hosted a workshop on growing superconducting materials, convening researchers from its three partner universities to share their expertise and discuss opportunities for collaborative projects. The workshop was facilitated by the University of Waterloo and took place online on December 05, 2022. The Quantum Colab is a partnership between the Stewart […]
December 14, 2022
Eye Health Information Session
Eye Health Event held on Tuesday, December 6 As part of the Q4Health Information Session series, TQT hosted the Cancer Pathology Information Session. We were pleased to have Nadine Furtado as the presenter. Thank you to everyone who attended the event. The session recording is available.
December 6, 2022
Canadian Graduate Quantum Conference (CGQC)
Canadian Graduate Quantum Conference (CGQC) Event to be held January 24-26 The Canadian Graduate Quantum Conference (CGQC) will take place January 24th, 25th, and 26th of 2023, hosted at the University of Waterloo (UW) and supported by Transformative Quantum Technologies at UW, Institut Quantique at the Université de Sherbrooke (USherbrooke) and the Stewart Blussom Quantum […]
November 30, 2022
Structural Biology/Pharmacology Information Session
Structural Biology/Pharmacology Event held on Friday, November 25 As part of the Q4Health Information Session series, TQT hosted the Structural Biology/Pharmacology Information Session. We were pleased to have Subha Kalyaanamoorthy as the presenter. Thank you to everyone who attended the event. The session recording is available.
November 25, 2022
Cancer Pathology Information Session
Cancer Pathology Event held on Monday, November 14 As part of the Q4Health Information Session series, TQT hosted the Cancer Pathology Information Session. We were pleased to have Agustina Alais as the presenter. Thank you to everyone who attended the event.
November 14, 2022
TQT Hosts the Quantum Opportunities and Showcase
TQT Hosts the Quantum Opportunities and Showcase Event held on Thursday, October 20, 2022 TQT’s Quantum Opportunities and Showcase was held on October 20. This year we saw the quantum community come together with a particular focus on health. The event kicked off with a TQT update including recent developments of The Quantum Colaboratory, followed […]
November 1, 2022
Implementations of quantum systems and their use Information Session
Implementations of quantum systems and their use Event held on Tuesday, October 18, 2022 As part of the Q4Health Information Session series, TQT hosted the fourth session on Implementations of quantum systems and their use. We were pleased to have Chris Wilson as the presenter. Thank you to everyone who attended the event!
October 18, 2022
Quantum Algorithms Information Session
Quantum algorithms Event held on Friday, October 7, 2022 As part of the Q4Health Information Session series, TQT hosted the fifth session on Quantum Algorithms. We were pleased to have Pooya Ronagh as the presenter. Thank you to everyone who attended the event. The session recording is available.
October 7, 2022
Quantum Simulation Information Session
Quantum simulation Event held on Thursday, October 6, 2022 As part of the Q4Health Information Session series, TQT hosted the fourth session on Quantum Simulation. We were pleased to have Alexandre Cooper-Roy as the presenter. Thank you to everyone who attended the event. The session recording is available.
October 6, 2022
TQT Opportunities & Showcase 2022
TQT Opportunities & Showcase 2022 Event to be held on Thursday, October 20, 2022 TQT will host its quantum showcase on October 20, 2022, at the University of Waterloo. The event will feature a wide range of scientific advances, including quantum sensors and quantum simulators. TQT is excited to have joining this year Vivek Goel, President and […]
October 1, 2022
Quantum Superposition and Interference Information Session
Quantum superposition and interference Event held on Friday, September 30, 2022 As part of the Q4Health Information Session series, TQT hosted the third session on Quantun Superposition and Interference. We were pleased to have Dusan Sarenac as the presenter. Thank you to everyone who attended the event. The presentation and the session recording is […]
September 30, 2022
Quantization and Tunneling Information Session
Quantization and Tunneling Event held on Thursday, September 29, 2022 As part of the Q4Health Information Session series, TQT hosted the first session on Quantun Entanglement. We were pleased to have Connor Kapahi as the presenter. Thank you to everyone who attended the event. The presentation and the session recording is now available.
September 29, 2022
Quantum Entanglement Information Session
Quantum Entanglement Event held on Wednesday, September 28, 2022 As part of the Q4Health Information Session series, TQT hosted the first session on Quantun Entanglement. We were pleased to have John Donohue as the presenter. Thank you to everyone who attended the event. The presentation and the session recording is available.
September 28, 2022
Quantum For Health Information Sessions
Quantum For Health Information Sessions TQT’s Quantum For Health (Q4Health), is open to all at the University of Waterloo, seeking opportunities where quantum can advance health. TQT will be hosting information sessions to provide a high-level understanding of quantum information. The quantum information sessions are aimed at describing the power/benefits of deploying a quantum […]
September 21, 2022
TQT Hosts Quantum For Health Launch Event
TQT Hosts Quantum For Health Launch Event Event held on Monday, September 19, 2022 On September 19, TQT launched the Quantum For Health Design Challenge. Introductory remarks were given by Lili Liu (Dean of Faculty of Health), Catherine Burns (Associate Vice President, Health Initiatives and Canada Research Chair), and David Cory (Canada Excellence Research […]
September 19, 2022
Quantum For Health Design Challenge Launch Event
Quantum For Health Design Challenge Launch Event Event to be held on September 19, 2022, 1:30-3:30 pm, QNC 0101. TQT’s Quantum For Health (Q4Health), is open to all at the University of Waterloo, seeking opportunities where quantum can advance health. On September 19, TQT will host a Q4Health Launch Event in the Mike and […]
August 29, 2022
Quantum Bootcamp
Quantum Bootcamp Thursday, July 28, 2022 The fifth module of the Quantum Bootcamp hosted by Creative Destruction Lab, explored the topic “Quantum Ecosystem”. The panel featured TQT Program Director Tracey Forrest.
July 28, 2022
ICAP 2022
ICAP 2022 July 17- 22, 2022 Transformative Quantum Technologies (TQT) will be hosting a booth at the 27th International Conference on Atomic Physics. We will be highlighting some exciting post-doctoral fellowship opportunities with TQT. If you will be in attendance, please drop by. We would love to connect!
July 13, 2022
Quantum Perspectives: Sensing
Quantum Perspectives: Sensing Event to be held on Thursday, April 14, 2022 In celebration of the Institute for Quantum Computing (IQC)’s 20th anniversary, IQC is holding a series of panels exploring perspectives of quantum, including sensing, materials, communication, simulation and computing. The first panel is Quantum Perspectives: Sensing. Quantum sensors allow us to measure […]
April 13, 2022
Q4Climate Workshop
Q4Climate Workshop Event held from February 2-3, 2022 Q4Climate gathers the research and industry communities together around quantum and climate sciences with the aim of developing new insights into how to reduce the impact and pace of climate change. The Q4Climate Workshop took place on February 3 and February 4th, 2022. The workshop included […]
February 23, 2022
Quantum Days 2022
Quantum Days 2022 Event to be held from February 8-10, 2022 Quantum science and technology is rapidly accelerating globally and is strategically important to Canada. The Quantum Days 2022 agenda covers a variety of topics ranging from quantum nanoscience to quantum startups. Several panel sessions feature TQT-supported researchers including Na Young Kim, Michal Bajcsy, […]
January 24, 2022
Quantum Nanotechnologies: Future Challenges and Research Directions
Quantum Nanotechnologies: Future Challenges and Research Directions Event held on, Monday, Dec 13, 2021, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EST Hear from two TQT-supported investigators, Jonathan Baugh and Adam Wei Tsen, at the upcoming webinar, ‘Quantum Nanotechnologies: Future Challenges and Research Directions’. For more information and to register visit Quantum Nanotechnologies: Future Challenges and […]
December 3, 2021
CDL Quantum Bootcamp – Panel Discussion on Canadian Quantum Ecosystem and Support from Academic & Research Institutions
CDL Quantum Bootcamp – Panel Discussion on Canadian Quantum Ecosystem and Support from Academic & Research Institutions Event held on Thursday, July 29, 2021 This event brought together top research and academic institutions in Canada to discusstheir local quantum ecosystems and support for commercialization in front of an international audience of approximately 100 quantum […]
July 29, 2021
Quantum Today: New algorithm uses a hologram to control trapped ions
Quantum Today: New algorithm uses a hologram to control trapped ions Thursday, May 20, 2021 Quantum Today is an exciting new seminar series that pulls its themes from recently published scientific articles. Join us as we sit down in conversation with researchers to talk about their work, what’s the impact and where their research will […]
May 20, 2021
CDL/IQC/TQT Joint Info Session: Quantum Commercialization & Entrepreneurship
CDL/IQC/TQT Joint Info Session: Quantum Commercialization & Entrepreneurship Event will be held on Wednesday May 5, 2021 at 12:00 PM The Institute for Quantum Computing (IQC) has collaborated with Creative Destruction Lab (CDL) and Transformative Quantum Technologies (TQT) to provide an information session on quantum commercialization and entrepreneurship. The event will be held via Zoom. For more information contact Kayleigh […]
April 29, 2021
From Lab Development to Commercialization: Electron Video Microscopy in Liquid
From Lab Development to Commercialization: Electron Video Microscopy in Liquid Event to be held on Thursday, February 25, 2021 Professor German Sciaini from the Department of Chemistry will introduce you to the new development in his research lab where capabilities of Transmission Electron Microscopy in liquid are pushed to its extreme. You can now […]
February 1, 2021
TQT Update Session
TQT Update Session Event held on Tuesday, October 6, 2020 TQT held an Update Session today hosted by TQT’s Prof. David Cory, Principal Investigator and Tracey Forrest, Program Director. The session provided TQT community members important updates on science and program-related topics. We wish to thank all event speakers including Kostadinka Bizheva, Zoya Leonenko, Subha […]
October 6, 2020
Canadian Graduate Quantum Conference 2020
Canadian Graduate Quantum Conference 2020 Event to be held from June 23-27, 2020 We are excited to invite you to the third annual Canadian Graduate Quantum Conference. This conference aims to foster knowledge-sharing, collaboration and networking among students working in quantum across Canada. Participants will have the opportunity to share their research with students […]
March 3, 2020
David Cory explores Canada’s role in Quantum at Canadian Science Policy Conference 2019
David Cory explores Canada’s role in Quantum at Canadian Science Policy Conference 2019 Event to be held from November 13 – 15, 2019 Panel Organized by: Christina Stachulak and Nicole Arbour, National Research Council Canada / Conseil national de recherches du Canada This panel aims to explore Canada’s current role in the global quantum […]
November 5, 2019
Quantum Opportunities & Showcase
Quantum Opportunities & Showcase Event to be held on Thursday, December 5, 2019 TQT will host its inaugural quantum showcase on December 5, 2019 at the University of Waterloo. Quantum Opportunities & Showcase will feature short talks on some of the most important scientific advances in quantum today, followed by a series of Ignite […]
October 21, 2019
Quantum Innovators: Computer Science and Mathematics
Quantum Innovators: Computer Science and Mathematics Event held from October 21-24, 2019 TQT is pleased to have supported the fourth year of Quantum Innovators in Computer Science and Mathematics. Eighteen promising young researchers from twelve world-renowned institutions attended the workshop this fall hosted at the University of Waterloo. Each participant gave short presentations with […]
October 21, 2019
Na Young Kim and Zbigniew Wasilewski discuss Advanced & Evolving Materials at the Waterloo Defence Research Forum
Na Young Kim and Zbigniew Wasilewski discuss Advanced & Evolving Materials at the Waterloo Defence Research Forum Event held on Thursday, October 10, 2019 The Waterloo Defence Research Forum discussed topics ranging from critical issues in cybersecurity to advances in autonomous technologies. As part of the forum, Na Young Kim and Zbigniew Wasilewski highlighted their TQT […]
October 10, 2019
Quantum Innovators: Science and Engineering
Quantum Innovators: Science and Engineering Event held from September 30- October 3, 2019 TQT is pleased to have supported a fourth year of Quantum Innovators in Science and Engineering. The workshop held this fall at the University of Waterloo hosted 26 promising young researchers from around the world in quantum physics and engineering. The […]
October 3, 2019
Michael Reimer Addresses Quantum in Healthcare at the Waterloo Innovation Summit
Michael Reimer Addresses Quantum in Healthcare at the Waterloo Innovation Summit Event to be held on Tuesday, October 1, 2019 The theme for this year’s Waterloo Innovation Summit is Reimagining health with technology. Michael Reimer will present his TQT-supported research at the summit on the topic of next generation quantum sensing with applications in […]
September 27, 2019
TQT hosts Lunch & Learn: Quantum Technologies: Risks and Opportunities
TQT hosts Lunch & Learn: Quantum Technologies: Risks and Opportunities Event held on Friday, September 13, 2019 On Friday, September 13, TQT hosted a Lunch & Learn in Quantum Explorations regarding the potential risks and opportunities of emerging quantum technologies. The featured speaker was Dr. Araceli Venegas-Gomez, the CEO & Founder at QURECA and the […]
September 13, 2019
Upcoming TQT Lunch & Learn
Upcoming TQT Lunch & Learn TQT will host a Lunch & Learn event during September. Here are the details: Quantum Technologies: Risks and Opportunities Friday, September 13, 2019 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM RAC 1 3003 Quantum Explorations A light lunch will be provided. For more information and to register click on the […]
September 5, 2019
UW Quantum Materials Workshop
UW Quantum Materials Workshop Event held on Friday, July 26, 2019 On July 26th, 2019, around 50 researchers from the University of Waterloo and Perimeter Institute gathered to share their research in quantum materials at the first pan-faculty Waterloo Quantum Materials Workshop. Research in quantum materials has evolved over the past few years as […]
July 29, 2019
TQT hosts Lunch & Learn: From PhD to Start-up Employee
TQT hosts Lunch & Learn: From PhD to Start-up Employee Event held on Thursday, June 27, 2019 On Thursday, June 27th, TQT hosted a Lunch & Learn about the real-world perspectives of PhD graduates and their experiences as start-up employees. The panel was chaired by Nevine Ebeid, PhD and security consultant at Escrypt. The […]
July 2, 2019
TQT Hosts Researcher Showcase
TQT Hosts Researcher Showcase Event held on Thursday, June 20, 2019 On Thursday, June 20th, TQT hosted a Researcher Showcase as a part of the first site visit by CFREF. More than 20 posters were on display for the showcase, and more than 50 members of the TQT community participated in this event. The showcase […]
June 25, 2019
2nd Annual Canadian Graduate Quantum Conference
2nd Annual Canadian Graduate Quantum Conference Event held from June 3-6, 2019 From June 3rd to 6th, students from the University of Waterloo attended the annual week-long Canadian Graduate Quantum Conference, held this year in Sherbrooke, Quebec. The conference featured research talks by students primarily from quantum CFREF programs across Canada. On the opening […]
June 11, 2019
TQT hosts Lunch & Learn: Funding the Quantum Enterprise
TQT hosts Lunch & Learn: Funding the Quantum Enterprise Event held on Thursday, May 30, 2019 On Thursday, May 30th TQT hosted a Lunch & Learn entitled, Funding the Quantum Enterprise: Canadian Non-equity Sources. Thank you to all who participated. The panelists included Sarah O’Neill, Research Partnerships Promotion Officer from Natural Sciences & Engineering Research Council […]
May 31, 2019
TQT hosts Lunch & Learn on Patent Development
TQT hosts Lunch & Learn on Patent Development Event held on Friday, May 24, 2019 This week’s TQT Lunch & Learn event was hosted in the new Quantum Explorations space. Alexandre Daoust from global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright presented on the topic of patent development. Using a case study approach, he walked through […]
May 27, 2019
Upcoming TQT Lunch & Learn Schedule
Upcoming TQT Lunch & Learn Schedule TQT will host several Lunch and Learn events during May and June. Here is the schedule: A Case Study in Patent Development: Quantum Random Number Generator Thursday, May 23, 2019 12:00PM – 1:30PM RAC 1 3003 Quantum Explorations Funding the Quantum Enterprise: Canadian Non-equity Sources Thursday, May 30, […]
May 13, 2019
Learn More About TQT Research Applications in Medical Imaging
Learn More About TQT Research Applications in Medical Imaging Event to be held on Wednesday, April 10, 2019 The Center for Bioengineering and Biotechnology (CBB) will be holding a researcher networking event on Clinical Applications of Medical Imaging Technologies in the Davis Centre Fishbowl (DC-1301). Featured presentations by researchers will explore clinical applications of […]
March 5, 2019
Canadian Graduate Quantum Conference 2019
Canadian Graduate Quantum Conference 2019 Event to be held from June 3-6, 2019 As members of the organizing committee of the Canadian Graduate Quantum Conference (CGQC), we are happy to invite your students to join us for the second edition of the conference. The goal of this conference is to build bridges between graduate […]
February 5, 2019
Quantum Innovators: Computer Science and Mathematics Workshop
Quantum Innovators: Computer Science and Mathematics Workshop Event held from October 22-25, 2018 This week the Institute for Quantum Computing held the Quantum Innovators in Computer Science and Mathematics workshop. Twenty-two researchers from around the world presented on topics ranging from quantum algorithms to quantum simulation. The first four days consisted of participant talks […]
October 26, 2018
Quantum Innovators: Science and Engineering Workshop
Quantum Innovators: Science and Engineering Workshop Event held on Wednesday, October 17, 2018 This week the Quantum Innovators in Science and Engineering Workshop was held on campus. The workshop brought together the most promising young researchers from around the world in quantum physics and engineering. Guests were invited for a four-day conference aimed at […]
October 18, 2018
TQT Hosts Information Session
TQT Hosts Information Session Event held on Tuesday, September 25, 2018 Thank you to everyone who came out to Transformative Quantum Technologies’ annual information session outside the RAC 2 Quiet Labs. Prof. David Cory, Principal Investigator, opened this year’s info session by providing updates about new infrastructure investments and other program-wide developments. Program Director […]
October 1, 2018
TQT to Host Information Session
TQT to Host Information Session Event to be held on Tuesday, September 25, 2018 Next Tuesday Transformative Quantum Technologies will host an information session from 1:00 – 3:00 PM in the RAC 2 Quiet Labs foyer. Please join us to learn about TQT’s program opportunities, latest research developments and future directions. Faculty, students and […]
September 19, 2018
Quantum Opportunities 2018
Quantum Opportunities Dialogue Event to be held on Wednesday, October 3, 2018 At Quantum Opportunities 2018 leading scientists, entrepreneurs, and investors from the global quantum ecosystem will meet for an open dialogue about opportunities, trends, and timelines for the realization of quantum technologies. The event will take place in Vancouver on October 3rd, 2018. […]
September 14, 2018
A Look Back on the Canadian Graduate Quantum Conference
A Look Back on the Canadian Graduate Quantum Conference by Madelaine Liddy June 20th-22nd saw the inaugural Canadian Graduate Quantum Conference (CGQC) take place at the University of British Columbia. Jointly organized by Transformative Quantum Technologies (University of Waterloo), Institut Quantique (Université de Sherbrooke) and the Quantum Matter Institute (University of British Columbia), the […]
July 19, 2018
USEQIP 2018
USEQIP 2018 Event held on Friday, June 1, 2018 At the start of the summer undergraduate students from around the world came to the University of Waterloo to participate in the USEQIP program, and learn about the theoretical and experimental study of quantum information. They attended lectures, conducted experiments, and explored Quantum Information Processing […]
June 1, 2018
New Quantum Conference Will Ignite Cross-Country Collaboration
New Quantum Conference Will Ignite Cross-Country Collaboration Event to be held from June 20-22, 2018 A new conference for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows in quantum science aims to foster collaboration and provide a glimpse into the exciting research taking place in Canada. Hosted jointly by the three Canada First Excellence Research Fund (CFREF) […]
May 4, 2018
TQT Hosts Lunch and Learn: Technology Investment and Mentorship
Technology Investment and Mentorship Event held on Thursday, April 26, 2018 On Thursday TQT hosted a Lunch and Learn about investment strategies and the engagement process. To all who attended this event, we appreciate your participation. Speakers included Irene Yang, Head of Business Development and Innovation at BASF Canada, Dan Mulet, Associate Director of […]
April 27, 2018
TQT Hosts Lunch and Learn: A Case Study in Patent Development
A Case Study in Patent Development Event held on Thursday, April 12, 2018 On Thursday TQT hosted a Lunch and Learn about patent development. Our speaker was Alexandre Daoust, a partner at Norton Rose Fulbright. Daoust’s presentation laid out the procedure for obtaining a patent, using one of his own – a revised method […]
April 15, 2018
TQT Hosts Special Lecture: The Story of a Yale Professor Turned Entrepreneur, Turned Environmental Activist
The Story of a Yale Professor Turned Entrepreneur, Turned Environmental Activist Event held on Tuesday, March 27, 2018 This past Tuesday TQT was proud to host a lecture by Dr. Ron Dembo, who gave a fascinating account of his path from academia, to entrepreneurship, to environmental activism. We’re very thankful to him for sharing […]
March 28, 2018
Canadian Graduate Quantum Conference
What is CGQC? Welcome to the first annual Canadian Graduate Quantum Conference! The conference is organized by graduate students for graduate students! This conference aims to foster collaborations and provide a survey of the exciting research in quantum physics taking place across Canada. Work with other graduate students, hear about current research initiatives in Canada, and […]
March 21, 2018
TQT Hosts UK Delegation
TQT Hosts UK Delegation Event held on Tuesday, March 20, 2018 A delegation from the United Kingdom visited TQT’s facilities this past Tuesday. We were happy to guide them through three tours: one about our growth capabilities, another about quantum characterization, and the third on the Quantum Valley Investments Quiet Labs. The UK delegation […]
March 21, 2018
TQT Special Lecture: The Story of a Yale Professor Turned Entrepreneur, Turned Environmental Activist
TQT Special Lecture: The Story of a Yale Professor Turned Entrepreneur, Turned Environmental Activist Event to be held on Tuesday, March 27, 2018 Next Tuesday TQT will be hosting a special lecture by Dr. Ron Dembo from 4:00-5:00 PM in QNC 0101. This event will focus on Dr. Dembo’s experiences as a professor at […]
March 20, 2018
2nd Annual TQT SAC Meeting
SAC Meeting TQT hosts its Scientific Advisory Committee today.
March 19, 2018
TQT Hosts Lunch and Learn: Why a Listing in London Could Make Sense for Canadian Early Stage Technology Companies
Why a listing in London could make sense for Canadian early stage technology companies Event held on Thursday, March 8, 2018 On Thursday TQT hosted a Lunch and Learn about how start-ups could benefit by having a listing in the London Stock Exchange. Our speaker was Sarah Baker, the Head of North American Strategic […]
March 10, 2018
Upcoming TQT Lunch and Learn Schedule
Upcoming TQT Lunch and Learn Schedule TQT will host several Lunch and Learn events during March and April. Here is the schedule: WHY A LISTING IN LONDON COULD MAKE SENSE FOR CANADIAN EARLY STAGE TECHNOLOGY COMPANIESThursday, March 8, 201812:00PM – 1:30PMQNC 0101 A CASE STUDY IN PATENT DEVELOPMENTThursday, April 12, 2018 12:00PM – 1:30PMQNC 0101 TECHNOLOGY INVESTMENT AND MENTORSHIP Thursday, April […]
March 1, 2018
AAAS Quantum Media Breakfast
AAAS Quantum Media Breakfast Event held on Saturday, February 17, 2018 On Saturday the University of Waterloo sponsored a press breakfast as part of the American Association for the Advancement of Science’s (AAAS) 2018 annual meeting in Austin, Texas. The breakfast’s theme was “Canada’s Approach to Developing Quantum Technologies.” It featured three directors from […]
February 18, 2018
TQT Hosts Lunch and Learn: Startup 101
Startup 101 Event held on Thursday, January 25, 2018 This Thursday TQT hosted its first Lunch and Learn, on the topic of startups. We were pleased to welcome over 60 members of the University of Waterloo community to this event.Attendees heard from four panelists who shared their perspective on start-up formation and support available within […]
January 26, 2018
TQT Lunch and Learn: Startup 101
TQT Lunch and Learn: Startup 101 Event to be held on Thursday, January 25, 2018 On Thursday TQT will host a Lunch and Learn on the topic of startups. The event runs from 12:15 PM to 1:45 PM in QNC 1501. It will feature a panel of four speakers who will share their perspective […]
January 11, 2018
TQT Update for IQC Executive Committee Meeting
TQT Update for IQC Executive Committee Meeting Event held on Monday, December 11, 2017 On Monday Prof. David Cory, Deputy Director of IQC and Principal Investigator of Transformative Quantum Technologies (TQT), provided an overview and update on the TQT program at the IQC Executive Committee meeting. A copy of his presentation is available for […]
December 12, 2017
TQT Hosts RAC 2 Open House
RAC 2 Open House Event held on Friday, December 8, 2017 On Friday TQT hosted an open house of the Research Advancement Centre (RAC) 2 building. This event brought over 50 members from across the University of Waterloo community to the collaborative research centre at RAC 2. Over ten labs were open for drop-in […]
December 12, 2017
TQT-NIST Workshop
TQT-NIST Workshop Event to be held from December 11-14, 2017 An invitation-only workshop between TQT and The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) will be held from Monday to Thursday (Dec. 11th – 14th).
December 8, 2017
TQT Information Session for UW Community
TQT Information Session for UW Community Event held on Wednesday, December 6, 2017 On Wednesday TQT hosted an information session for affiliated members of the UW community. Over 50 researchers, technical staff and other stakeholders attended the session and received an up-to-date view on the program, future directions and science. This included talks by faculty and […]
December 7, 2017
RAC 2 Open House
Research Advancement Centre 2 Open House Event to be held on Friday, December 8, 2017 Next week Transformative Quantum Technologies (TQT) invites the University of Waterloo community to explore the Research Advancement Centre 2 (RAC 2) building and see first-hand where groundbreaking research in quantum information and science technology happens. RAC 2 is a […]
December 1, 2017
CFREF Lead Administrators Meeting
On November 29, 2017, the University of Waterloo will host an inaugural meeting of the lead administrators for each of the CFREF-funded programs.
November 29, 2017
TQT Visits QuSoft
TQT will visit QuSoft in Amsterdam on November 6 and 7, 2017 for a two-day scientific workshop.
October 19, 2017
Quantum Quest Seed Fund Information Session
On November 1, 2017, Transformative Quantum Technologies will host a Quantum Quest Seed Fund (QQSF) information session between noon and 1pm.
October 19, 2017
Taiwan Ministry of Science and Technology Visit
Taiwan Ministry of Science and Technology Visit Event held on Wednesday, October 18, 2017 On October 18, 2017, TQT was pleased to host the Minister of Science and Technology of Taiwan and guests for a research presentation and tour of our labs.
October 18, 2017
Quantum Innovators Science and Engineering
The workshop brings together the most promising young researchers in quantum physics and engineering
October 2, 2017
Quantum Innovators Computer Science & Mathematics
The Quantum Innovators in Computer Science and Mathematics workshop brings together promising young researchers working on theoretical aspects of quantum information and computation in computer science and mathematics.
September 18, 2017
Quantum Canada Workshop
Quantum Canada Workshop Event held from April 11-12, 2017 This week members of the Transformative Quantum Technologies (TQT) program attended the Quantum Canada symposium and workshop in Ottawa. The two-day event was hosted by the National Research Council of Canada (NRC), the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), and the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research (CIFAR). […]
April 11, 2017
Inaugural Scientific Advisory Council Meeting
Inaugural Scientific Advisory Council Meeting Event held on Wednesday, December 7, 2016 On Wednesday, TQT was pleased to welcome members of the TQT Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) for an inaugural meeting.
December 7, 2016
JQI-NIST Joint Workshop
JQI-NIST Joint Workshop Event to be held on Sunday, October 2, 2016 On Sunday members of the University of Waterloo, Joint Quantum Institute (JQI), National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), and NCSU will convene to outline the next set of experiments and specify what is important for the field and its future.
October 1, 2016