UAlberta, UCalgary, ULethbridge receive $25M to study quantum science

The University of Alberta, University of Calgary, and University of Lethbridge have partnered to form Quantum Horizons Alberta (QHA). This initiative has received $25M in private funding to bring together world-class scientists with the shared mission of expanding foundational knowledge of and pursuing transformational research in quantum science. “Quantum research is transforming our world by offering solutions to difficult programs much faster and better, opening up new opportunities in areas like security, finance, drug development and studying climate change,” said ULethbridge President Dr Mike Mahon. “Supporting fundamental research today is absolutely vital to achieve major scientific breakthroughs tomorrow.”