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Photonic to Invest $49M in UK Quantum Facility

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Vancouver-based Photonic is investing over $49 million to establish a new quantum R&D facility in the United Kingdom, marking a significant step in its global expansion strategy. The site will create more than 30 technical jobs and enhance collaboration between Canada and the UK in secure quantum technologies.

Core operations will remain in Canada, but the UK investment will boost market access and innovation. Canadian and British officials hailed the move as a milestone for transatlantic cooperation in advanced computing. Photonic is backed by BCI, Inovia Capital, Amadeus, and the UK’s NSSIF.

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TELUS Backs Photonic in Canadian Quantum Communication Push

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TELUS has partnered with Coquitlam-based Photonic to advance quantum communication in Canada. Under this collaboration, TELUS will offer Photonic exclusive access to its fibre-optic network, facilitating tests for quantum innovations.

Photonic, a leader in quantum technology, aims to strengthen data security across industries by utilizing TELUS’ infrastructure. This project includes a 30-km fibre network in British Columbia, advancing quantum encryption, key distribution, and computing. The collaboration, the first of its kind in Canada, marks a significant move towards a quantum-secure future.

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