- Ericsson Canada announces its first two collaborations with the
University of Ottawa and the Université
de Sherbrooke
- Research projects aim to explore quantum-based algorithms for
acceleration of processing in telecom networks and distributed
quantum computing
- Program is the first-of-its-kind in Canada
MONTREAL, March 20,
2023 /CNW/ -- Ericsson Canada today announced it
has established a new Quantum research hub in Montreal as part of its cutting-edge global
quantum research agenda. The hub will host research projects that
aim to explore quantum-based algorithms for accelerating processing
in telecom networks and distributed quantum computing. Ericsson
will pair its researchers with post-doctoral fellows at the
universities to carry out fellowships at Ericsson, supporting the
quantum research projects, providing the academic challenges,
telecom and networking competence and facilities to conduct this
advanced research.
Jeanette Irekvist, President, Ericsson Canada, says:
"Canada is a pioneer and global
leader in quantum research, as evidenced most recently by the
launch of the National Quantum Strategy. Similarly, our researchers
and experts at Ericsson have long been studying how to best
innovate quantum technologies into communications networks. It's
our hope that this first-of-its-kind program and partnership with
the University of Ottawa and the
University of Sherbrooke will help
translate quantum research into commercial innovations that
generate economic benefits and support the adoption of
made-in-Canada solutions by
businesses. This will foster our mutual strength in quantum
research, innovation and commercialization, and the growth and
success of the Canadian ecosystem."
Mitacs will deliver support in the attraction, training,
retention, and deployment of highly qualified personnel in quantum
science and technology through innovation internship experiences
and professional skills development. Interns will work with
researchers at Ericsson Canada and the universities.
The Honourable François-Philippe
Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry,
says: "Quantum technologies will shape the course of our future and
Canada is at the forefront,
leading the world in this emerging technology. As a long-trusted
partner in Canada's technology
ecosystem for 70 years, we are encouraged by the establishment of
Ericsson Canada's Quantum hub in Montreal and look forward to fostering
partnerships between industry, government and academia that will
strengthen our mutual research and cement Canada's competitive advantage for decades to
come."
Magnus Frodigh, Vice President,
Head of Ericsson Research, says: "At Ericsson Research, we are
exploring future communications using quantum computing to build up
what we call a network compute fabric, providing a unified,
integrated execution environment for massively distributed
intelligent applications. The goal includes, but is not limited to,
the exploration of quantum technologies that can have an
exponential effect on computation time and memory footprint to
solve challenging communication problems. The research
collaboration with the University of
Sherbrooke and the University of Ottawa will be an
important vehicle to explore many questions along the joint
exploration of such advanced technologies."
Anne Broadbent, Associate
Professor, Research Chair in Quantum Information, and Fellow, Nexus
for Quantum Technologies Institute (NEXQT) at the University of Ottawa says: "Quantum communications
hold the promise of completely changing the way that we approach
distributed computations and secure communications. I am very
excited to be part of this new collaboration with Ericsson that
will tangibly advance our knowledge on quantum networks, while
providing a unique and stimulating training environment."
The quantum sector will be key to fueling Canada's economy, technology, and growth,
especially as technologies come to fruition and more sectors of the
economy look to harness quantum capabilities. According to a study
commissioned by the NRC in 2020, it is estimated that, by 2045, the
Canadian quantum industry, will be a $139
billion industry and account for 209,200 jobs. Ericsson
Canada is well positioned to boost the Canadian quantum ecosystem
with its research and development capabilities and existing
relationships with Canadian post-secondary institutions like the
Universities of Ottawa and
Sherbrooke.
Stefanos Kourtis, Assistant
Professor, Université de Sherbrooke and Institut quantique, says:
"Quantum science is on a steady course to deliver mature
technologies in the mid to long-term. Our research is focused on
the short term instead. What we ask is: can we harness quantum
principles to accelerate information processing today? That means
coming up with hybrid quantum-classical and quantum-inspired
protocols that do not depend on large fault-tolerant quantum
processors."
Ericsson Canada has been a critical part of this country's
innovation ecosystem and R&D story for 70 years, enabling
Canada's industries to lead on the
world stage, supporting major service providers on their path to
nationwide 5G rollout and collaborating with leading players from
both academia and wider industry. Ericsson Canada has 3,100
employees in state-of-the-art 5G R&D centres and offices in
Montreal, Ottawa and Toronto, is amongst the top 13 R&D
spenders in Canada, investing an
average of $345M a year for a total
of nearly $7B and holds a strong set
of 2,000+ Canadian patents out of a global repertoire of
60,000.
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