Quantum Nano Centre | University of Waterloo

About Quantum Nano Centre | University of Waterloo

Located on the University of Waterloo campus in Waterloo, Ontario, the Mike & Ophelia Lazaridis Quantum-Nano Centre (QNC) is a world-renowned research and innovation facility dedicated to advancing quantum information science and nanotechnology. Officially opened in 2012, the state-of-the-art building brings together researchers, students, and industry leaders through the Institute for Quantum Computing and the Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology under one roof. Beyond its role as a leading scientific research centre, the QNC also serves as a modern venue for lectures, conferences, symposiums, academic presentations, networking events, and technology-focused gatherings. The building features contemporary lecture halls, collaborative meeting spaces, advanced laboratories, and striking architectural design that encourages interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation. Visitors attending events at the Quantum-Nano Centre experience a professional environment at the forefront of scientific discovery, surrounded by some of Canada's most influential research programs. Conveniently situated at 200 University Avenue West, the facility is easily accessible from across the Waterloo Region and regularly welcomes academics, students, entrepreneurs, government representatives, and international guests for educational events, research collaborations, and conferences that help shape the future of science and technology.