IonQ Expands Reach With Canada’s FABrIC Quantum Computing Sandbox

IonQ is now a designated cloud quantum computing access provider for Canada’s FABrIC Quantum Computing Sandbox, a program backed by the Government of Canada’s Strategic Response Fund. The collaboration integrates IonQ’s trapped-ion quantum systems with the FABrIC initiative, which is managed by CMC Microsystems and designed to bolster Canada’s quantum industry by connecting academics and small businesses with essential resources.

“Innovation moves faster when researchers and businesses can work with frontier quantum computing systems,” said Lisa Lambert, Vice President, Global Strategy & Managing Director, Canada at IonQ. “The FABrIC Quantum Computing Sandbox expands access to IonQ’s commercial technology so more Canadian researchers and businesses can start building quantum expertise and real capability now.”

IonQ Systems Integrated into FABrIC Quantum Computing Sandbox

CMC Microsystems manages the FABrIC program, acting as a central point of contact between IonQ’s systems and Canadian academic institutions and small-to-medium enterprises. This collaboration is formalized through a newly signed memorandum of understanding, integrating IonQ’s trapped-ion quantum computers into the FABrIC infrastructure. Gordon Harling, CEO of CMC Microsystems, said this pairing of a commercial quantum computing platform with relevant expertise will allow Canadian innovators to move from access to application. The program intends to accelerate quantum expertise and capability development within Canada’s innovation ecosystem.

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