Xanadu Launches Canada’s First Advanced Photonic Packaging Facility in Ontario

Xanadu Opens Photonic Packaging Facility in Ontario

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Xanadu, a leading photonic quantum computing company, has announced its new $10M advanced photonic packaging facility in Ontario. The new facility represents a leap in Canada’s quantum supply chain technical capacity. It is the country’s only ultra-low-loss photonic packaging, which provides secure and high-performance domestic quantum components that are essential for building quantum computers. The facility was inaugurated by Evan Solomon, the Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation.

The new launch will also serve as a national resource for advanced manufacturing, which is now open for external consumers like startups, industry leaders, and others. He expressed, "Xanadu's advanced photonic packaging facility represents the kind of world-class innovation Canada is known for. It strengthens our domestic quantum supply chain, accelerates commercial readiness, and reinforces our position as a global leader in quantum technologies. This is a proud moment for Canada as we scale our quantum ambitions into industrial capability and global impact."

The packaging line also integrates custom tooling and proprietary processes developed in-house, having capabilities like ultra-low coupling for photonic integrated circuits, high precision alignment, and hybrid bonding.

The CEO of Xanadu, Christian WeedBrook, said that the facility is not only a technical achievement for the company, but it’s also a strategic move where they are focusing on building their domestic capacity for high-performance photonic packaging. He also believes that the facility will help in strengthening Canada’s position as a global hub for quantum technology innovation.

The new facility is also expected to help the country reduce its reliance on international packaging companies and will also contribute towards the growth of the sovereign quantum supply chain, spanning chips, electronics, and control systems.

Xanadu’s facility was supported in part by federal investment from the strategic innovation fund, aligned with national priorities for helping the country expand its leadership in quantum technologies.