International Year of Quantum Canada (IYQCan) hosted by the Canadian Association of Physicists

Congratulations to the Winner of the 2025 IYQ Design Competition

Jasmine is a first-year PhD student at the University of British Columbia working with the T2K/Hyper-K group at TRIUMF. They are honoured to have their design chosen for the CAP IYQ 2025 competition. Their design represents a superposition of quantum-driven technological advancements and the fundamental physics underlying the natural world. The orientation of the two halves of the Canadian maple leaf is a nod to the familiar orthonormal basis for the spin-1⁄2 particle. Learn more >

Watch the IYQ2025 Launch event in Paris

The 2025 International Year of Quantum Science and Technology (IYQ) recognizes 100 years since the initial development of quantum mechanics. Watch the Opening Ceremony taking place at the UNESCO Headquarters in Paris, France, from February 4-5, to celebrate the Launch of IYQ 2025!

Click here to see CAP's IYQ Opening Day NewsFlash

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IYQ Events in Canada

Private citizens and organizations throughout Canada are invited to celebrate the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology by hosting events throughout 2025. Join with our partners, or create your own event/activity. Tag your event with #quantumcanada2025, and share the information with us on social media, so we can promote it. Submit your event or resource on our site, and you can also post on the International site, so we have a fabulous celebration. Learn more >

About IYQ 2025

Click here to see the CAP’s IYQ Opening Day NewsFlash

The International Year of Quantum Science and Technology is a global initiative, celebrated throughout 2025, that aims to strengthen national capacities in the basic sciences and science education. This initiative will highlight the contribution of quantum science to our increased knowledge and understanding of the physical universe, as well as the critical role of quantum science and technology in developing sustainable solutions in energy, education, communications, and human health.

Anyone, anywhere can participate in IYQ by helping others to learn more about quantum on this centennial occasion or by simply taking the time to learn more about it themselves. Those wanting to help Canadian celebrations can do so in two ways :

Create an event in 2025 or spotlight a resource that helps others to learn about quantum
Become a sponsor of IYQ by donating to the IYQ Canada Fund that helps support events and activities

Mark your calendars for May 3, 2025!

IYQ Canada is hosting Quantum Canada: Open Doors 2025, a coast-to-coast celebration of quantum science and technology.

This nationwide event invites academic institutions, companies, non-profits, and individuals to open their doors to the public, showcasing Canada’s leadership in quantum through free and engaging programming. From lab tours and interactive exhibits to public lectures and virtual events, there’s something for everyone to explore.

Want to get involved? Submit your event idea at Quantum Canada Open Doors and join us in celebrating Canada’s quantum achievements!

IYQ Canada thanks our Sponsors and Supporters:

Platinum-level sponsor/partner

Gold-level sponsors

Silver-level sponsors

In kind contributor

We acknowledge the support of the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC).

Nous remercions le Conseil de recherches en sciences naturelles et en génie du Canada (CRSNG) de son soutien.