Quantum startup founded by Applied Mathematics professors acquired by major technology company

Monday, July 12, 2021

, a Kitchener-based company providing software solutions for error suppression and performance validation in quantum computing hardware,Ìýwas acquired byÌýÌýin May 2021.ÌýQuantum Benchmark was founded by Applied Mathematics professorÌýJoseph Emerson. Co-founderÌýJoel WallmanÌýwas a postdoctoral fellow at the Department of Applied Mathematics and the Institute for Quantum Computing before becoming anÌýassistant professor in the department in 2020. The University of À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ fosters a one-of-a-kind startup ecosystem grounded in À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµâ€™s unique creator-ownedÌýintellectual property policy,Ìýwhich grants ownership to the inventor.ÌýCongratulationsÌýto Joseph and Joel!

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