Leading Nanotechnology Companies: Tomorrow's Computer

One of the most exciting nanotechnology companies out there today is D-Wave Systems. D-Wave is a private company employing about 25 people. They've attracted about $18 million in venture capital financing so far.

D-Wave is building a quantum computer.

This computer will have the potential for calculating speed that would surpass the combined processing power of all of today's computers (and supercomputers). D-Wave has amassed over 150 patents in the area of quantum computing. They hope to have their product ready for commercial use in less than three years.

D-Wave's mission is to "commercialize superconducting quantum computational systems".

The applications for such a technology could run in the billions of dollars. The quantum computer would be used in scheduling and logistics, cryptanalysis, bioinformatics, life and physical sciences, quantitative finance and electronic design automation. See MIT's Technology Review recent article about D-Wave.

D-Wave is located in beautiful Vancouver, Canada. They are currently seeking a VP of Business Development. The lucky winning candidate should try to get a good options package;-)