# Quandela photonic quantum computing expansion

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> Updated: 2026-09-15T14:55:16.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

French startup Quandela has expanded its presence in the Canadian quantum computing sector. Initially, the company joined Canada’s Quantum Computing Sandbox through an agreement with CMC Microsystems. This partnership provides researchers and various industries with access to photonic quantum computing services, allowing for local hosting of data and computations to accelerate technology adoption.

Subsequently, Quandela partnered with NVIDIA to introduce a technical framework for integrating quantum processing units (QPUs) into existing artificial intelligence and high-performance computing infrastructures. This architecture uses NVIDIA NVQLink to connect GPU environments with a Quantum System Controller, allowing the QPU to act as a specialized accelerator. The framework enables developers to simulate quantum algorithms on GPUs via the NVIDIA CUDA-Q platform before deploying them to Quandela’s photonic hardware.

## Claims

- The integration approach uses NVIDIA NVQLink to provide a low-latency connection between NVIDIA GPU environments and a Quantum System Controller. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Algorithms can be developed, simulated, and tested on GPUs using NVIDIA CUDA-Q and cuQuantum before being executed on a photonic QPU. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The two-year collaboration aims to enhance researcher mobility and support joint research at Canadian and Bavarian postsecondary institutions. (single source)
- The Canadian government has committed $334.3 million over five years to accelerate quantum technology adoption. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-15: Quandela and NVIDIA unveil framework to integrate quantum processors into AI infrastructure

Quandela and NVIDIA have introduced a framework to integrate quantum processors into AI and HPC systems, while Mitacs and Munich Quantum Valley have partnered to boost quantum research between Canada andGermany

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/quandela-and-nvidia-unveil-framework-to-integrate-quantum-processors-into-ai-infrastructure

### 2026-09-02: Quandela brings photonic quantum computing to Canada

Quandela has joined Canada's Quantum Computing Sandbox, offering photonic quantum computing services with local data hosting to support Canadian research and industry.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/quandela-brings-photonic-quantum-computing-to-canada

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