Photonic Inc.

A behind-the-scenes look at Kirsten Sutton, ICD.D, MAIS, COO at Photonic, filming ahead of the 2026 BC Tech Technology Impact Awards, taking place on October 29 at Parq Vancouver. The Technology Impact Awards are an opportunity for British Columbia’s community of innovators to come together and celebrate the companies, people, and achievements shaping the future of technology. With its talented people, strong local support, and global reach, BC continues to be a place where innovative companies can grow and thrive. Photonic has been named a finalist in two categories: Gamechanger – Deal of the Year and Company of the Year – Ambition. Being recognized reflects the hard work and dedication of our team, and we’re looking forward to celebrating alongside so many outstanding organizations this October. Read the full list of finalists and categories here: https://lnkd.in/gEyCMjez #2026TIAs

Investment in British Columbia’s innovation ecosystem doesn't happen by accident. It is the result of great ideas, well executed. Techcouver.com recently featured Photonic in its roundup of innovative startups securing funding this summer, highlighting the momentum being built across Canada’s technology sector. As we continue advancing commercial-scale distributed quantum computing, we appreciate the support of our investors, partners, collaborators. Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/gG8FFnPk

Will we see you at Quantum World Congress? We’re looking forward to joining the global quantum community as a Gold Sponsor at Quantum World Congress, taking place September 23rd–25th at The Hotel at the University of Maryland. Bringing together international delegations from across six continents, Quantum World Congress is where leaders from industry, government, academia, and investment come together to help shape the future of quantum technology. Members of the Photonic team will also be sharing their expertise throughout the event. Dr. Stephanie Simmons, Chief Quantum Officer, will deliver a keynote presentation, and Maik Hassel, VP of Product – Quantum Products, will lead a technical session. We’ll be sharing more details on both presentations on the 'Events' section of our website soon. Visit us at Booth #12 to meet the team and learn more about Photonic’s approach to commercial-scale quantum computing. Learn more about the event and explore the full program: https://lnkd.in/gGZY5D_s #QuantumWorldCongress #QWC2026

We’re looking forward to joining the global quantum community at IEEE Quantum Week 2026 as a Platinum Sponsor. Taking place September 13th–18th at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, IEEE Quantum Week brings together more than 1,750 researchers, engineers, and industry leaders advancing the future of quantum computing and engineering. Members of the Photonic team will also be sharing their expertise throughout the week: 🔹 Daryus Chandra, Senior Quantum Error Correction Developer, will present a 30-minute workshop on QLDPC codes on Tuesday, September 15th. 🔹 Daryus will also join the panel discussion, “Distributed Quantum Architectures: More Than the Sum of Their Parts?” on Wednesday, September 16th from 1:00-3:30 p.m. 🔹 Kristine Boone, Product Manager, will give a Quantum Theatre presentation on scaling quantum architectures to commercial value. For those attending, come by booth #411 to talk with members from Team Photonic. We look forward to connecting. Learn more about the event and view the full program: https://lnkd.in/g_Rje8bu

🗓️ July Recap | Photonic Highlights 🔹 CW Technology & Engineering Conference Executive Chair Alex van Someren moderated a panel at the CW Technology & Engineering Conference in London, UK, exploring the future of compute architectures. Alongside leaders from across the AI, optical, and quantum sectors, the discussion examined how emerging technologies will work together to address the next generation of computing challenges. 🔹 Strengthening Our Executive Leadership Team Photonic welcomed Orlagh Neary as Chief Marketing Officer and Briony Shipman as Vice President, Global Government Affairs. Their appointments reflect our continued investment in the commercial, partnership, and policy expertise needed to help bring distributed quantum computing to the world. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gqiaNZ4S 🔹 Advancing the Conversation on Quantum Networking Kristine Boone, Product Manager at Photonic, joined leaders from Cisco and Nu Quantum for techUK’s Quantum Networks and the Future of UK Connectivity webinar. The discussion explored the infrastructure, partnerships, and standards needed to support the next generation of quantum networks. 🔹 Financial Post on Canada’s Quantum Future Dr. Stephanie Simmons and CEO Don Mattrick spoke with the Financial Post about Photonic’s approach to distributed quantum computing, the importance of networking quantum systems, and Canada’s opportunity to lead in the global quantum industry. The feature also explored Photonic’s commercialization strategy and continued growth. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gPgP9fh5 🔹 Scalable Quantum Computing in Focus Computing UK featured Photonic in an article exploring six leading approaches to building scalable quantum computers. Executive Chair Alex van Someren shared why combining silicon spin qubits with native photonic interconnects provides a powerful foundation for commercial-scale quantum computing. Read more: https://lnkd.in/g23aQYQr 🔹 Commercialising Quantum Global in Review Electro Optics recapped Commercialising Quantum Global 2026, highlighting the industry’s shift toward commercial deployment. The article featured Photonic’s distributed quantum computing architecture and our approach to connecting quantum processors over existing fibre networks as a path toward commercial-scale quantum computing. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gPu24vwc From leadership appointments and industry conversations to international media coverage, July reflected the growing momentum behind distributed quantum computing and the collaboration needed to bring commercial-scale quantum computing closer to reality. #PhotonicInc

Commercialising Quantum Global 2026 highlighted an industry reaching a new stage of maturity, with discussions focused on scaling quantum technologies from the lab into practical deployment. The event featured Photonic’s distributed quantum computing architecture and our approach to connecting quantum processors over existing fibre networks, reinforcing our belief that networking will play a critical role in building commercial-scale quantum systems. Read Electro Optics’ recap of the event: https://lnkd.in/g7FDC3Tn

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Advancing science isn't something one company, or one country, does alone. It takes an ecosystem willing to invest for the long term, which is exactly the world Photonic is building toward: a future where distributed quantum computing helps unlock discoveries that aren't possible with today's tools. We're fortunate to be building that future through our participation in Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)'s Quantum Benchmarking Initiative and through Canada's Quantum Champions Program, alongside partners like Microsoft, whose deepened commitment to the DOE's Genesis Mission puts real infrastructure behind an ambitious goal: doubling the pace of scientific discovery within a decade.

Photonic was featured in an article from Computing UK exploring six of the leading approaches to building scalable quantum computers, including silicon spin qubits and the role of networking in enabling large-scale quantum systems. Our Executive Chair, Alex van Someren, shares why we believe combining silicon spin qubits with inherent photonic networking provides a powerful foundation for scaling quantum computing. Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/g9PjmZ3F

The conversation around building and scaling quantum computing technology is gaining momentum. We were pleased to speak with Yvonne Lau of the Financial Post about Photonic's unique approach to solving this challenge.   In a recent Financial Post feature, our Co-Founder and Chief Quantum Officer, Dr. Stephanie Simmons, shares Photonic’s vision for distributed quantum computing, the importance of networking quantum systems together, and the opportunity ahead for Canada in the global quantum race.   “We have the ability to take multiple computers, link them together and harness their power. That is the hardest thing in quantum. It’s only been done by a handful of teams around the world and we’re the only commercial organization to have done it.” -Dr. Stephanie Simmons   The article also includes insights from our CEO, Don Mattrick, on Photonic’s growth, commercialization strategy, and the support of some of Canada’s leading investors as we work to bring commercial-scale distributed quantum computing to the world. Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/gFYZy9xs