Quantum Industry Canada (QIC), Quantum Economic Development Consortium (QED-C),
Quantum Strategic Industry Alliance for Revolution (Q-STAR) and European QuantumIndustry Consortium (QuIC) form International Council to enable and grow the global
quantum industry.
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. - January 31, 2023 - Quantum Industry Canada (QIC), Quantum Economic
Development Consortium (QED-C), Quantum Strategic Industry Alliance for Revolution (Q-STAR) andEuropean Quantum Industry Consortium (QuIC) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) toformally establish the International Council of Quantum Industry Associations. The council aims tostrengthen communication and collaboration among the participating consortia on goals andapproaches to the development of quantum technologies.
Emerging quantum technologies leverage fundamental properties of quantum physics to surpass thecapabilities of traditional ‘classical’ systems. “Quantum technologies are expected to revolutionize thehealth, mobility, logistics, finance, climate science, environmental sustainability, energy and securecommunications sectors,” said Taro Shimada, Chair of the Board for Q-STAR.
The consortia have been meeting informally for over a year. In April 2022, the consortia released a jointstatement for World Quantum Day with the goal of finding new ways to work together to advance thegreater quantum ecosystem.
“Quantum innovation and quantum markets are emerging worldwide,” said Celia Merzbacher, Executive
Director of QED-C. “The formation of this council creates lines of communication and collaboration thatwill help our members in countries and regions with common values and with many economic linkages
to develop supply chains, open markets, exchange talent, and support policies that benefit the emerging
industry and society.”
The current participating consortia are hopeful that the council will continue to grow. Michele Mosca,
Chair of the Board of Directors for QIC said, “We look forward to working with our counterparts aroundthe world to continue to grow and strengthen the quantum ecosystem at an international level.”Thierry Botter, Executive Director of QuIC added,“We are at the beginning of a global technologicalrevolution. Forming the council and working together promotes equity and reciprocity in theadvancement of the international quantum ecosystem. It allows our communities to discuss areas ofcommon interests, such as international standards, intellectual property, and access to funding.”

About Quantum Industry Canada
Quantum Industry Canada (QIC) is a consortium of Canadian quantum technology companies thatincludes developers of technologies for quantum computing, quantum communications andcryptography, quantum sensing and quantum-safe cryptography as well as companies developing
applications for these technologies. For more information, contact us at
info@quantumindustrycanada.ca, visit www.quantumindustrycanada.ca orlinkedin.com/company/quantum-industry-canada/ and follow @canada_quantum on Twitter.
About European Quantum Industry Consortium

The European Quantum Industry Consortium (QuIC) is a pan-European non-profit association dedicatedto the advancement of commercial quantum solutions and Europe’s competitiveness in quantum
technology on the global stage. Established in 2021 by several major business actors from acrossEurope, QuIC today regroups over 160 members, including large enterprises, SMEs, investors, andstartups. The consortium operates as a collaborative hub, bringing members together to work on
subjects of common interest and forging a vibrant, collaborative pan-European quantum ecosystem.
Topics addressed by the consortium work groups include law & trade, standardisation of emerging
quantum tech, education and professional trainings, market intelligence, and the pan-European
industry’s strategic roadmap.
About Quantum Economic Development Consortium
The Quantum Economic Development Consortium (QED-C) is an industry-driven consortium managed by
SRI International with the mission to enable and grow a robust quantum-based industry and related
supply chain. QED-C is supported by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in theU.S. Department of Commerce and its more than 200 members, including more than 150 corporations
from across the quantum supply chain including component suppliers/manufacturers, software andhardware system developers, service providers and end-users. For more information, visit:https://quantumconsortium.org/
About Quantum STrategic Industry Alliance for Revolution
Q-STAR (Quantum STrategic industry Alliance for Revolution) was established in Japan on September 1,
2021, by companies determined to take the initiative in using quantum technologies to create newindustries and businesses. The initial membership of 24 members is now growing rapidly, including smalland large enterprises and startups. Sectors represented range from materials, chemicals, electronics,communications, to infrastructure, manufacturing, finance, construction, and more.
Q-STAR proactively connects and works with organizations around the world in diverse areas, andtogether will create the quantum industries of tomorrow. https://qstar.jp/en
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