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 November 13 – November 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 ecosystem – touching on innovative […]
novembre 5, 2019
Quantum Opportunities & Showcase
Quantum Opportunities & Showcase 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 Talks spanning a range of impactful applications of quantum […]
octobre 21, 2019
Quantum Innovators: Computer Science and Mathematics
Quantum Innovators: Computer Science and Mathematics Monday, October 21 – Thursday, October 24 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 University of Waterloo. Each participant gave short presentations with topics […]
octobre 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 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 supported research on the panel […]
octobre 10, 2019
Quantum Innovators: Science and Engineering
Quantum Innovators: Science and Engineering Monday, September 30 – Thursday, October 3 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 group represented […]
octobre 3, 2019
Michael Reimer Addresses Quantum in Healthcare at the Waterloo Innovation Summit
Michael Reimer Addresses Quantum in Healthcare at the Waterloo Innovation Summit 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 healthcare. His talk is entitled, “Pulse check: […]
septembre 27, 2019
TQT hosts Lunch & Learn: Quantum Technologies: Risks and Opportunities
TQT hosts Lunch & Learn: Quantum Technologies: Risks and Opportunities 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 Institutional Relations Director with the […]
septembre 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 […]
septembre 5, 2019
UW Quantum Materials Workshop
UW Quantum Materials Workshop July 26th, 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 a significant endeavour of […]
juillet 29, 2019
TQT hosts Lunch & Learn: From PhD to Start-up Employee
TQT hosts Lunch & Learn: From PhD to Start-up Employee June 28, 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 panelists included Razieh Annabestani, Former […]
juillet 2, 2019
TQT Hosts Researcher Showcase
TQT Hosts Researcher Showcase June 20th, 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 featured a diverse range […]
juin 25, 2019
2nd Annual Canadian Graduate Quantum Conference
2nd Annual Canadian Graduate Quantum Conference June 11, 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 day, Joseph Emerson, IQC […]
juin 11, 2019
TQT hosts Lunch & Learn: Funding the Quantum Enterprise
TQT hosts Lunch & Learn: Funding the Quantum Enterprise 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 of Canada (NSERC), David Heit, Industrial […]
mai 31, 2019
TQT hosts Lunch & Learn on Patent Development
TQT hosts Lunch & Learn on Patent Development 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 an example based on […]
mai 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 https://events.attend.com/f/1383789301 Funding the Quantum Enterprise: Canadian Non-equity Sources Thursday, May […]
mai 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 […]
mars 5, 2019
Canadian Graduate Quantum Conference 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 students working in quantum information, quantum materials and quantum engineering. Participants will get a […]
février 5, 2019
Quantum Innovators: Computer Science and Mathematics Workshop
Quantum Innovators: Computer Science and Mathematics Workshop Monday, October 22nd to Thursday, October 25th 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 […]
octobre 26, 2018
Quantum Innovators: Science and Engineering Workshop
Quantum Innovators: Science and Engineering Workshop Wednesday, October 17th 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 exploring the frontier of […]
octobre 18, 2018
TQT Hosts Information Session
TQT Hosts Information Session Event held September 25th, 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 Tracey Forrest also […]
octobre 1, 2018
TQT to Host Information Session
TQT to Host Information Session Event to be held September 25th, 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 staff are […]
septembre 19, 2018
Quantum Opportunities 2018
Quantum Opportunities Dialogue October 3rd, 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. This full-day, invitation-only event organized by […]
septembre 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 […]
juillet 19, 2018
USEQIP 2018
USEQIP 2018 June 1st, 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 through the experimental facilities of […]
juin 1, 2018
New Quantum Conference Will Ignite Cross-Country Collaboration
New Quantum Conference Will Ignite Cross-Country Collaboration Event to be held June 20-22nd, 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) programs— […]
mai 4, 2018
TQT Hosts Lunch and Learn: Technology Investment and Mentorship
Technology Investment and Mentorship Event held 26 April 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 the Creative […]
avril 27, 2018
TQT Hosts Lunch and Learn: A Case Study in Patent Development
A Case Study in Patent Development Event held 12th April 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 of vectorial […]
avril 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 27 March 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 his story, […]
mars 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 […]
mars 21, 2018
TQT Hosts UK Delegation
TQT Hosts UK Delegation Event held March 20th, 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 had members […]
mars 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 March 27th, 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 Yale University, […]
mars 20, 2018
2nd Annual TQT SAC Meeting
SAC Meeting TQT hosts its Scientific Advisory Committee today.
mars 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 March 8th, 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 Engagement for […]
mars 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 http://attend.com/TQTLunchandLearnLSEGA CASE STUDY IN PATENT DEVELOPMENTThursday, April 12, 2018 12:00PM – 1:30PMQNC 0101 http://attend.com/TQTLunchandLearnPatentDevelopment TECHNOLOGY INVESTMENT AND MENTORSHIP Thursday, […]
mars 1, 2018
AAAS Quantum Media Breakfast
AAAS Quantum Media Breakfast Event held February 17th, 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 the Université […]
février 18, 2018
TQT Hosts Lunch and Learn: Startup 101
Startup 101 Event held January 25th, 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 our local […]
janvier 26, 2018
TQT Lunch and Learn: Startup 101
TQT Lunch and Learn: Startup 101 Event to be held January 25th, 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 on startup […]
janvier 11, 2018
TQT Update for IQC Executive Committee Meeting
TQT Update for IQC Executive Committee Meeting Event held on December 11th, 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 here.
décembre 12, 2017
TQT Hosts RAC 2 Open House
RAC 2 Open House Event held December 8th, 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 tours, with […]
décembre 12, 2017
TQT-NIST Workshop
TQT-NIST Workshop Event to be held December 11-14th, 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).
décembre 8, 2017
TQT Information Session for UW Community
TQT Information Session for UW Community Event held December 6th, 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 senior researchers […]
décembre 7, 2017
RAC 2 Open House
Research Advancement Centre 2 Open House Event to be held December 8th, 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 collaborative research […]
décembre 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.
novembre 29, 2017
TQT Visits QuSoft
TQT will visit QuSoft in Amsterdam on November 6 and 7, 2017 for a two-day scientific workshop.
octobre 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.
octobre 19, 2017
Taiwan Ministry of Science and Technology Visit
Taiwan Ministry of Science and Technology Visit Event held October 18th, 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.
octobre 18, 2017
Quantum Innovators Science and Engineering
The workshop brings together the most promising young researchers in quantum physics and engineering
octobre 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.
septembre 18, 2017
Quantum Canada Workshop
Quantum Canada Workshop Event held April 11-12th, 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). It […]
avril 11, 2017
Inaugural Scientific Advisory Council Meeting
Inaugural Scientific Advisory Council Meeting Event held December 7th, 2016. On Wednesday, TQT was pleased to welcome members of the TQT Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) for an inaugural meeting.
décembre 7, 2016
JQI-NIST Joint Workshop
JQI-NIST Joint Workshop Event to be held October 2nd, 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.
octobre 1, 2016