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Xanadu Plans Toronto Photonic Quantum Data Centre by 2030

By Drooid · Sep 22, 2026, 10:33 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Xanadu plans to build the first photonic quantum data centre in Toronto by 2030.
Founder Dr. Christian Weedbrook says the centre will use less energy, water and space.
Xanadu’s photonic approach avoids ultra-low temperatures by using telecom-grade hardware for calculations.
Canada’s Quantum Champions Program provides over US$300 million but requires firms to remain headquartered in Canada.

History

Historical Context

IBM announced in March 2020 it would build Europe’s first quantum data centre in Ehningen, Germany, to be operated by the Fraunhofer Society; the facility opened in 2024. This cloud-based quantum hub follows IBM’s long-term quantum research program and reflects the growing move toward dedicated quantum-computing infrastructure worldwide and national strategies.

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Story summary

Xanadu plans to build the first photonic quantum data centre in Toronto by 2030.
Founder Dr. Christian Weedbrook says the centre will use less energy, water and space.
Xanadu’s photonic approach avoids ultra-low temperatures by using telecom-grade hardware for calculations.
Canada’s Quantum Champions Program provides over US$300 million but requires firms to remain headquartered in Canada.

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