The agreement signed today signals the organizations' shared commitment to innovation in a strategically important sector while strengthening international collaboration between Canada and Germany, particularly Bavaria.
Over the next two years, this cooperation will enable Mitacs and MQV gGmbH to promote joint research collaborations and workforce development in the quantum sector. It will also enhance the mobility of students and researchers through funding programs. The partnership will also support joint initiatives with academic institutions, advancing the countries' innovation goals, strengthening global networks, and encouraging future collaborations in quantum technologies at Canadian and Bavarian postsecondary institutions.
With a focus on research, talent, and commercialization, the Mitacs-MQV gGmbH partnership unites efforts to drive quantum innovation.
“Advancing both talent and innovation is key to Canada’s leadership in quantum, which offers a critical opportunity to help grow our country’s future prosperity. Mitacs’ partnership with the Munich Quantum Valley gGmbH highlights the value of international collaboration with world-leading partners to advance research, strengthen innovation, and prepare the next generation of quantum talent. Together, we are harnessing the power of science, technology, and innovation to drive economic growth, resilience, and long-term competitiveness.”
Dr. Stephen Lucas, CEO, Mitacs
“Canada has an excellent track record in research and talent development in quantum technologies. We are proud that through our partnership with Mitacs we can facilitate the mutually beneficial exchange of knowledge and talent between Canadian institutions and the MQV ecosystem. Both ecosystems can only grow stronger as researchers, ideas, and expertise move freely between them.”
Julia Rucha, (Co-)Chief Executive Officer, MQV gGmbH