Compilation Open DEsign (CODE)
Democratizing access to quantum innovation.
Project Overview
Updated January 21, 2025.
The Problem
Nearly all quantum technology around the world is owned and controlled by private corporations with specific use-cases.
Canada has invested heavily over the past several decades in quantum computing research and related technologies. However, sustaining Canada’s global leadership requires ensuring emerging quantum technologies are accessible to wider Canadian industry and benefiting the greatest number of Canadians.
How We Are Solving It
Led by Xanadu in collaboration with Open Quantum Design (OQD) and Haiqu; this project will seek to accelerate Canadian innovation and research by enabling open-source access for discovering and pioneering new uses for quantum technologies.
The Compilation Open DEsign (CODE) project’s open access ‘sandbox’ includes development of the Catalyst compiler, which translates hybrid quantum-classical programs into machine instructions that can be efficiently executed on quantum hardware, to capture the commercial value of fault-tolerant quantum computing. Due to the open-source model of CODE being inherently collaborative, new ideas have the potential to emerge quickly and challenges are addressed through teamwork instead of competition, leading to the greatest benefit to Canadians and global partners.
Ultimately, CODE will aim to increase access to the power of quantum computing, attracting top talent to Canada and advancing technology through shared resources and knowledge.
