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