Squamish based Quantum Technology Corp. is set to grow its local operations after receiving up to $400,000 in provincial funding. The investment, delivered through the BC Manufacturing Jobs Fund, will help the company double its manufacturing space and purchase specialized equipment to meet growing demand in the sector.
Quantum Technology specializes in advanced helium and hydrogen recovery, purification and liquefaction systems for industrial applications. Founded with a focus on clean technology, the company delivers specialized products to industrial clients. The press release noted, the expansion will allow it to bring more component production in-house, reducing reliance on outside suppliers and strengthening its overall supply chain.
The project is expected to create 10 new jobs in Squamish. Chief operating officer Elena Baglietto said the funding marks a significant step forward for the company and the broader clean tech sector in the province.
“With support from the BC Manufacturing Jobs Fund, we’re expanding our Canadian facility to enhance production of our advanced recovery, purification and liquefaction systems for specialty gases, especially helium and hydrogen,” Baglietto said. “This investment strengthens B.C.’s clean tech sector, supports highly skilled jobs and boosts our capacity to deliver specialized technologies to global markets, designed and built right here in British Columbia.”
The funding is part of the province’s Look West strategy, which outlines a vision for building a more independent and resilient economy by delivering major projects faster and diversifying markets. The strategy targets growth in sectors including technology, aerospace, marine, AI and quantum, life sciences, agriculture and construction innovation. Provincial officials say the goal is to position British Columbia as a competitive player in a rapidly changing global economy.
Minister of Jobs and Economic Growth Ravi Kahlon emphasized the importance of supporting homegrown manufacturers as part of that vision. He noted that strategic investments in innovative companies are central to creating new opportunities for workers while driving economic growth in communities across the province.
“B.C.’s manufacturing sector is a cornerstone of our economy, creating good jobs and building stronger, more resilient supply chains,” said Kahlon.
According to the press release, the BC Manufacturing Jobs Fund has committed nearly $155 million across more than 155 capital projects throughout the province, unlocking more than $1 billion in combined private-sector and other public investment.
The BC government said for every $1 million invested, $64 million is generated in total direct capital investment and $46 million in provincial GDP during construction and early operations. Across all funded projects, the fund is expected to generate $17 billion in new economic activity and nearly $7 billion in contributions to provincial GDP, while creating more than 2,100 new jobs and protecting more than 2,700 existing ones.
For Squamish, the Quantum Technology expansion represents the kind of industrial growth the province says it wants to encourage. With its manufacturing space set to double in size, the company is positioning itself to scale up exports and take on a larger share of the global market for gas recovery, purification and liquefaction technologies.
