Pasqal Launches North American Quantum Factory and Sells 100-Qubit Processor

Details

• Pasqal has opened its first North American quantum computer manufacturing facility in Sherbrooke, Québec, and delivered a 100-qubit quantum processing unit (QPU) to Distriq Quantum Innovation Zone.
• The initiative is supported by Investissement Québec ($15 million loan), the Ministry of Economy, Innovation and Energy ($9.6 million), National Bank of Canada ($2.4 million), and Canada Economic Development ($1.2 million).
• The 50,000-square-foot plant will manufacture next-generation quantum processors within the Espace Quantique 1 hub, strengthening Québec's position in global quantum technology production.
• This milestone advances Pasqal's 2023 strategy and builds on partnerships with Université de Sherbrooke focused on education and research in quantum science.
• The facility and processor deployment will enable hybrid quantum-classical solutions for sectors such as healthcare, energy, and artificial intelligence, while expanding academic collaborations and talent pipelines.

Impact

Pasqal’s expansion cements Québec’s status as an emerging leader in the international quantum computing race. The investment and local production provide a boost for Canadian industries looking to adopt quantum technologies, and underscore the region’s commitment to linking groundbreaking research with real-world business challenges.