Quantum unicorn Photonic has secured Canada’s biggest investors — now, it needs customers


 Summarize ​ ‘It’s not yet clear where the quantum Silicon Valley is going to be. It could very well be in Canada’ Published Jul 16, 2026Last updated 1 hour ago 3 minute read Founder Stephanie Simmons said government agencies are showing a growing interest and appetite in Photonic’s quantum computing technology. Photo by Handout/Photonic Coquitlam, B.C.-based quantum computing startup Photonic Inc. has convinced some of Canada’s biggest institutional investors to fork over their cash, but it still needs to prove it can scale its technology in a way that’s useful for businesses and convince companies and governments to pay for its services. More than half of … Continue reading Quantum unicorn Photonic has secured Canada’s biggest investors — now, it needs customers

Taking a Globally Orchestrated Approach to Digital Disruption (Bain Brief)


[Bankwatch note] Bain produce a nice overview of emerging digital technologies and how to think about them. —- —- New technologies such as generative AI, quantum computing, and climate technology require unique but complementary managerial muscles. By Laurent-Pierre Baculard, Truc Mai Dupont, and Christian Tooley July 19, 2024 At a Glance Senior executives face an increasingly complex landscape, characterized by interconnected disruptions like technological advances, market shifts, and environmental challenges. Leaders distinguish trends from fads, turning insights into strategies while taking a coordinated rather than decentralized approach to manage disruptions effectively. Critical emerging technologies in 2024 include generative AI, quantum … Continue reading Taking a Globally Orchestrated Approach to Digital Disruption (Bain Brief)

UK-USA Partnership in Health Applications for Quantum Technologies


The Science and Innovation Network in the USA drives the development of an exciting new partnership between UK and US industry and academia around health applications for quantum technologies.From:Foreign, Commonwealth & Development OfficePublished30 July 2024Get emails about this page Documents UK-USA Partnership in Health Applications for Quantum  Continue reading UK-USA Partnership in Health Applications for Quantum Technologies