About Quantum Industry Canada (QIC)

As Canada’s premier business-led consortium, Quantum Industry Canada (QIC) transforms our nation’s quantum excellence into strategic advantage and global commercial success.

Founded in 2019, we unite industry pioneers and strategic partners to accelerate innovation, connecting an expanding ecosystem of organizations—from groundbreaking startups to global leaders.

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QIC's Mission

To translate Canada’s quantum capabilities and strengths into global business success and national prosperity.

United for Quantum Success

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Made possible through the support of the Government of Canada’s National Quantum Strategy and our vibrant community, QIC’s work is building on Canada’s early quantum leadership to secure transformative economic and strategic opportunities.

By acting decisively now, Canada is positioned to capture 8% of the global quantum market by 2045—double our typical 4% share in technology trades—driving an industry that will exceed 3% of Canada’s GDP, representing $139 billion in economic activity and more than 200,000 high-value jobs (per studies conducted by the National Research Council of Canada).

Through collective action and strategic partnerships, we’re turning Canada’s quantum potential into enduring global market leadership for the benefit of Canadians.

Our Members and Affiliates

Catalyzing Global Industry Growth

QIC is a founding member of the International Council of Quantum Industry Associations (ICQIA), working alongside leading consortia from Europe (European Quantum Industry Consortium – QuIC), the United States (Quantum Economic Development Consortium – QED-C), and Japan (Quantum STrategic Industry Alliance for Revolution – Q-STAR). 

We work together to foster international partnerships and drive collective action to accelerate the growth of the global quantum industry.

International Council of Quantum Industry Associations (ICQIA)

meet our Leadership

The Leadership Team brings together QIC’s executives and Board of Directors — leaders from across Canada’s quantum community who combine operational expertise with strategic governance.

Together, they shape QIC’s priorities, champion the interests of our members, and help position Canada as a trusted global leader in the quantum era.

Lisa Lambert, QIC CEO

Lisa Lambert

Chief Executive Officer | Quantum Industry Canada

Alexandra Daoud, Chair of QIC's Board of Directors

Alexandra Daoud (Chair)

Strategic Advisor | Daoud IP

Elise Usunier, Board Director, QIC

Elise Usunier (Vice-Chair)

Chief Commercial Officer | Zero Point Cryogenics

Michele Mosca - QIC

Dr. Michele Mosca (Past Chair)

Co-founder, President, and CEO | evolutionQ

Dr. Martin Laforest, Board Director, QIC

Dr. Martin Laforest

Managing Partner | Quantacet

Rafal Janik, Board Director, QIC

Rafal Janik

COO | Xanadu Quantum Technologies

Dr. Joshua Montgomery

Co-founder and President | t0.technology

Angela Olano, QIC

Angela Olano (Secretary)

Director of Member Services & Marketing | Quantum Industry Canada

Anthony de Fazekas, Board Director, QIC

Anthony de Fazekas

Partner | Mintz

Eric Loewen, Treasurer, QIC

Eric Loewen, CPA (Treasurer)

Controller | Photonic

INTERESTED IN JOINING QIC?

Connect with Canada’s quantum industry leaders and strategic partners to advance our nation’s quantum advantage. 

Learn more about membership and affiliation benefits:

QUANTUM NOW | Montréal June 18-19, 2025

On June 18–19, 2025, Quantum Industry Canada, in partnership with Distriq and lead market intelligence partner The Quantum Insider, hosted QUANTUM NOW / ICI QUANTIQUE — an executive forum on the quantum economy and an official industry event of the International Year of Quantum.

Held immediately after the G7 Leaders’ Summit in Kananaskis, where the first-ever leaders’ statement on quantum was released, the forum brought together 375+ decision-makers — corporate executives, strategic investors, policy leaders, and quantum pioneers — to explore what many see as the most significant technological shift since the digital revolution.

Logo for QUANTUM NOW. QUANTUM NOW, hosted by QIC in partnership with Distriq in Montréal, is the premier executive forum where industry leaders gain the strategic intelligence needed to thrive in the quantum era.
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