1. From Nano Structures to Quantum Information Processing: A Technology Incubator for the 21st Century MIKE LAZARIDIS Chancellor, UW and President and Co-CEO, RIM ADEL SEDRA Dean of Engineering, University of Waterloo RAYMOND LAFLAMME Director, IQC, University of Waterloo DAVID CORY Professor of Nuclear Science and Engineering, MIT and University of Waterloo AROKIA NATHAN Director, Nanotechnology Institute, University of Waterloo TONG LEUNG Director, Waterloo Centre for Materials Technology, University of Waterloo Collaboration partners An unprecedented private/public partnership in Canada Quantum-Nano Center

2. Vision and Commitment  225,000 square foot, $70 million Quantum-Nano Centre at the University of Waterloo to house IQC and the Nanotechnology Institute  17,500 square feet of metrology and fabrication laboratory space  Funding for growth in researchers and graduate students over five years across faculties already committed;  faculty members in quantum and nanotechnology from 30 to 75  graduate students from 75 to 300  postdoctoral fellows from 20 to 90  Funding for international fellowships  Ongoing endowment funding for operations and maintenance  UW’s unique IP policy maximizes opportunities for success A project integrating fundamental science, new materials and process technologies into new quantum and nano devices for innovative applications. A national facility with global reach conducted in partnership with the international research community and industry.

3. Strength in Partnership  An unprecedented private/public partnership in Canada of $100M  Collaborative research and technology transfer initiatives with the Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics  Research collaboration with the Canadian quantum information research community advanced through QuantumWorks  Scientific collaboration with MIT includes reciprocal access by students to project researchers and facilities  Interaction with NRC researchers is being formalized through a memorandum of understanding  International partnerships on large area thin film electronics have been established with leading academic institutions and industrial R&D laboratories

4. Building on Past CFI Investments  Established as a national and international leader in quantum information research  Significant global impact through research collaboration  Outstanding scientific results and publication  Development of new algorithms  Demonstration of new quantum algorithms  Experimental realization in quantum information processing  Created significant impact on materials research  Recognized as a regional facility by NSERC  Attracted more than $50M in research grants  Founded five start-up companies  Includes nine Canada Research Chairs, two Killam Fellowships, one Herzberg medal, and one Steacie Fellowship.  Established as a major international group known for device and circuit research  Provided tools to explore new directions and to prototype innovative ideas  Conducted internationally recognized research  Founded three spin-off companies  Facilitated large-scale, interdisciplinary, national and international research collaborations  Developed and strengthened partnerships with industry Insitutue for Quantum Computing Materials Technology and Analysis Facility Giga-to-Nano Electronics

5. Research Vision: Harness the Quantum and Nano Worlds 1996-2006 Proposal 2006-2011 2011-2018 2018-2025 qubitsinitializecontrol flying qubits Quantum Sensor Quantum Simulation Quantum Actuator Integrated Quantum Processor Quantum Computer Single crystal NMR/ESR/DNP Coherent spin momentum transport Spin/SQUID interactions error correct measure

6. Research Topics  Theory  Algorithm, Quantum Error Correction, Protocols and Device Simulation  Building Blocks  Solid State Quantum Information Processors  Photonic and Atomic Quantum Computation  “Intelligent” Nanostructures for Bioactive Materials Interface  Integrate systems into core technologies  Quantum Cryptography  Quantum Information Processors  Low cost nanotubes and silicon nanowire- based electronics  Nanocrystalline electronics  Development and fab technology for sub microm MEMS and NEMS for lab-chip design

7. Proposal  $54 million project to develop laboratories and acquire equipment with funding partners:  CFI: $20 million  ORF-RI: $20 million  University of Waterloo: $14.4 million $14.4M $39.6M -Equipment -fit out -Offices (Research/Admin) -Seminar room -Other labs The CFI eligible part of this proposal is: $55.6M Brick and mortar Total project of $109.6M:

8. Details of Proposed Infrastructure Laboratory development and fit-out Tools and Facilities Metrology Lithography Deposition and Etching Characterization Quantum Characterization/Tools $21.2M $8.2M $4.9M $11.5M $5.1M $3.4M

9. Details of Proposed Infrastructure Laboratory development and fit-out Tools and Facilities Metrology Lithography Deposition and Etching Characterization Quantum Characterization/Tools $21.2M $8.2M $4.9M $11.5M $5.1M $3.4M

10. Details of Proposed Infrastructure Laboratory development and fit-out Tools and Facilities Metrology Lithography Deposition and Etching Characterization Quantum Characterization/Tools $21.2M $8.2M $4.9M $11.5M $5.1M $3.4M

11. Details of Proposed Infrastructure Laboratory development and fit-out Tools and Facilities Metrology Lithography Deposition and Etching Characterization Quantum Characterization/Tools $21.2M $8.2M $4.9M $11.5M $5.1M $3.4M

12. Management and Operation Funding Sources for Years 1 - 5  Institutional contribution: $6M plus additional ongoing funding provided by UW  User fees: $1.5M

13. Benefits of this Investment to Canada The Quantum-Nano center will:  Enhance Canada’s global competitiveness and establish international leadership;  Establish an international hub for quantum computing and nanotechnology researchers and highly skilled workers;  Incubate new quantum and nano technologies for a wide range of applications to build a quantum industry in Canada. It is a unique opportunity to capture the #1 position in quantum information and nano engineering in Canada and be world leaders.