Nord Quantique, a quantum error correction company, has announced exciting new partnerships aimed at strengthening its semiconductor supply chain. These strategic collaborations are with the MiQro Innovation Collaborative Centre (C2MI) located in Bromont, Quebec, and the New York Center for Research, Economic Advancement, Technology, Engineering, and Science (NY CREATES). These new partnerships will support quantum chip manufacturing within the innovative “Northeast Semiconductor Manufacturing Corridor” that stretches from Manhattan to Montreal, aligning perfectly with the U.S. CHIPS and Science Act.

The collaboration with C2MI focuses on the industrial-grade fabrication of superconducting qubits, while the partnership with NY CREATES aims to achieve scalable qubit production using CMOS tools. These initiatives will significantly contribute to Nord Quantique’s goal of developing fault-tolerant quantum computing by integrating error correction directly into qubits using bosonic codes. This approach effectively reduces the number of qubits required for error correction, marking a substantial advancement in quantum computing technology.

Michel Pioro-Ladrière, VP of Partnerships and Strategy at Nord Quantique, emphasized that these partnerships will secure reliable access to critical fabrication facilities, positioning the company strategically as quantum computing continues to scale. Moreover, this initiative leverages synergies within the DistriQ quantum zone, further advancing Nord Quantique’s progress in high-performance superconducting circuits. These efforts align with both U.S. and Canadian endeavors to secure dependable supply chains for advanced technology components, particularly within the realm of quantum computing hardware.

Published on: October 23, 2024