Open Quantum Design (OQD) is a Canadian non-profit organization founded in 2024 in Waterloo, Ontario. It is developing the world's first open-source, full-stack quantum computer based on trapped-ion technology, making hardware designs, control software, and educational resources freely available to researchers, educators, and developers worldwide. The aim is to close the accessibility gap in quantum computing by publishing open blueprints for building trapped-ion quantum systems.
OQD was co-founded by IQC and University of Waterloo faculty members Dr. Crystal Senko, Dr. Rajibul Islam, and Dr. Roger Melko, with Greg Dick serving as CEO. OQD is building a 30-qubit trapped-ion open-source system at the University of Waterloo, and in late 2025 its hardware control stack was integrated with Xanadu's PennyLane and Catalyst software.
Quantum Specifications
Quantum Focus
software
Key People
GD
Greg Dick
CEO
Backed By
Lakestar
Lightspeed Venture Partners
Quantum Coast Capital
Type One Ventures
Trumpf Venture
Gic Government Of Singapore Investment Corporation
Hercules Capital
Inven Capital
Application Areas
EducationResearch
Frequently Asked Questions
Open Quantum Design (OQD) is a Canadian non-profit organization founded in 2024 in Waterloo, Ontario. It is developing the world's first open-source, full-stack quantum computer based on trapped-ion technology, making hardware designs, control software, and educational resources freely available to researchers, educators, and developers worldwide. The aim is to close the accessibility gap in quantum computing by publishing open blueprints for building trapped-ion quantum systems.
OQD was co-...
Open Quantum Design is headquartered in Waterloo, Canada.
Open Quantum Design was founded in 2024.
Open Quantum Design works with Trapped ion quantum technology.
Open Quantum Design operates in the following sectors: quantum hardware, quantum processors, trapped ion, quantum research.
