UBC Blusson Quantum Matter Institute

Turning quantum science into sovereign capability, talent, and economic advantage for Canada

Mission

Our mission is to create quantum materials by design by pushing the boundaries of quantum materials research to inspire fundamentally new technologies and archetype devices.

Value Proposition

Backed by over $380M in investments, UBC Blusson QMI provides world-class infrastructure and expertise to synthesize and characterize quantum materials, fabricate devices, and test and optimize them, enabling a complete quantum innovation cycle from discovery to applied development. UBC Blusson QMI research services support a strong industry user base through advanced nanofabrication and quantum materials expertise. Globally recognized for expertise in superconducting devices, we offer rapid prototyping services for start-ups, including those developing quantum computing hardware using aluminium, aluminium oxide, niobium, niobium titanium, and niobium titanium nitride.

WHY UBC Blusson Quantum Matter Institute STANDS OUT

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Quantum Materials as Enabling Building Blocks for New Technologies: Just as the silicon age launched trillion-dollar industries, the age of quantum materials is driving the next wave of global economic transformation. These materials’ richer properties are fueling innovation across quantum computing, sensing, information, health, energy, national sovereignty, and beyond.

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Advanced Capabilities & Rapid Prototyping: We offer targeted expertise in fabricating superconducting devices and silicon photonics, supported by 26 leading research groups and world-class infrastructure. Our rapid prototyping services deliver results in 4–6 weeks, compared to 6–8 months for typical foundries.

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Accelerating Discovery to Impact: From quantum materials design to device characterization, we enable end-to-end innovation, helping partners translate discovery into technologies that shape future industries.

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Zad Abbasi
Partnerships Manager
Pinder Dosanjh
Director of Facilities
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