Toronto-based photonic quantum computing company Xanadu has opened a new $10 million photonic packaging facility, a move that significantly advances Canada’s domestic quantum technology capabilities. The site, located at the company’s headquarters, is now operational and serves as both a strategic resource for Xanadu and a national asset for Canada’s broader quantum innovation ecosystem.
The newly launched facility is designed to enable end-to-end, ultra-low-loss photonic packaging, critical for the production of fault-tolerant quantum computers. It would currently be the only facility of its kind in Canada, offering capabilities that allow for secure, high-performance manufacturing of quantum hardware domestically.
Beyond supporting Xanadu’s internal hardware development roadmap, the new facility is also open to external users, including academic researchers, startups, and commercial entities developing next-generation photonic and quantum devices.
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Canadian Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation Evan Solomon, who also oversees the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario, attended the official opening. He described the facility as a landmark in Canadian innovation, reinforcing the country’s ambition to lead in the global quantum technology race. “It solidifies our position as a global leader in quantum technology, expedites commercial readiness, and strengthens our domestic quantum supply chain,” said Mr. Solomon.
Xanadu’s new line integrates proprietary processes and internally developed tools to enable high-precision photonic integrated circuit coupling, hybrid bonding for quantum-grade performance, and scalable workflows suited to research, prototyping, and pre-production runs. This technical foundation is crucial to achieving the level of fidelity required in quantum systems.
Xanadu CEO Christian Weedbrook emphasized the facility’s broader strategic importance. “This facility isn’t just a big technical achievement – it’s also a strategic one. By building domestic capacity for high-performance photonic packaging, we’re strengthening Canada’s position as a global hub for quantum technology innovation.”
The investment would contribute to the Canadian objective of building a secure and sovereign quantum supply chain – reducing reliance on international suppliers while bolstering domestic expertise in packaging, electronics, cryogenics, and control systems. Partial funding for the facility came from Canada’s Strategic Innovation Fund, reflecting its alignment with national priorities to secure long-term leadership in the emerging quantum economy.
