SuperQ Quantum accepted into Canada's FABrIC network

Executive Summary

• SuperQ Quantum Computing Inc. has been accepted as a member of FABrIC, Canada’s national semiconductor and quantum innovation network led by CMC Microsystems.
• Membership provides SuperQ with direct access to a $223-million government-backed program, including challenge funding, IP and prototyping services, and collaboration opportunities with leading Canadian semiconductor and quantum researchers.
• The company intends to leverage this access to accelerate the development and commercialization of its hybrid quantum-classical "Super platform" through upcoming FABrIC Challenge Calls and working groups.

Key Details

• FABrIC Program Overview: A five-year, $223-million initiative funded by the Strategic Innovation Fund, aimed at strengthening Canadian capabilities in photonics, MEMS, compound semiconductors, and quantum technologies.
• Membership Benefits:
  • Access to the FABrIC member network and challenge funding programs.
  • Utilization of IP and prototyping services.
  • Participation in training and quantum readiness programming.
  • Collaboration opportunities with Canada's leading semiconductor and quantum projects.
• Strategic Context: Inclusion precedes the Round Two Challenge funding announcement; Round One attracted 138 expressions of interest and financed 20 projects, including several quantum-focused initiatives.
• Operational Impact: SuperQ will engage with FABrIC working groups to identify specific Challenge Calls and collaborative projects where its hybrid quantum-classical platform can add near-term commercial value.
• Company Positioning: SuperQ describes its flagship "Super platform" as delivering accessible quantum and supercomputing ROI, targeting Fortune 500 executives, research institutions, and government agencies.

Notable Quotes

• "Joining FABrIC is a major strategic milestone for SuperQ. It plugs our Super platform and Canadian R&D partnerships into the country's coordinated plan to build semiconductor and quantum capacity," said Dr. Muhammad Khan, chief executive officer and board chair, SuperQ Quantum. "FABrIC brings funding pathways, prototyping infrastructure, and a national partner network that will help us accelerate Canadian commercialization of quantum-enabled solutions and expand industry access to high performance quantum and hybrid compute capabilities."