Quantum technologies developer Q-CTRL has begun the construction of a new global headquarters in Sydney that will accommodate its growing team and drive innovation in the industry.
Located in central Sydney near the Tech Central Precinct, the new global HQ is expected to be the first standalone commercial quantum technology facility in Australia, Q-CTRL said in a media release. The new facility is intended to provide the essential infrastructure for quantum sensing research and development.
Q-CTRL has received funding from the NSW Government’s Jobs Plus program and the Federal Government’s Modern Manufacturing Initiative Translation grant for the construction of the new facility.
“Throughout our five and half-year lifetime we’ve focused first and foremost on building a team, technology, and products that sit head and shoulders above anything else in the global market,” said Michael J. Biercuk, CEO and Founder of Q-CTRL.
“Now we’re ready to take the next step of our journey, building a headquarters that reflects our core value to Be Revered. Delivering the first purpose-built commercial and research facility for a quantum technology company in Australia – and one of the first in the world – is a huge statement about our leading role in the global community and our ambition to deliver pride and prosperity through quantum technology for all Australians,” Biercuk added.
Q-CTRL said partnered with three Australian companies to transition a 1930s Heritage-listed industrial building into a global headquarters.
Architectus will serve as the architectural consultant for the project while Acquity will manage the project development. Leading Australian construction and refurbishment company FDC has also been tapped for the facility’s construction.
Q-CTRL said it looks forward to the upcoming facility becoming the centre of commercial efforts, creating hundreds of new jobs over the next few years.
“The opportunity to contribute to the creation of a space that will propel scientific advancements and revolutionise the quantum technology landscape is both humbling and exhilarating,” said Graham Grobler, Project Director at Acuity. “We are honoured to be involved within this endeavour and look forward to witnessing the lasting impact this facility will have on the future of quantum technology.”
