Zero Point Cryogenics

What Zero Point Cryogenics does

Zero Point Cryogenics is an Edmonton, Alberta-based manufacturer of cryogenic refrigeration systems, specifically dilution refrigerators and sub-Kelvin cooling platforms, that constitute critical infrastructure for superconducting quantum computing and quantum sensing. The company's core product cools quantum processors to near absolute zero, maintaining the thermal stability required for qubit coherence in superconducting quantum processors. Its portfolio spans research-grade cryogenic equipment shipped globally to quantum computing customers and a defense-grade variant commercialized in 2026 for quantum sensing and computing applications.

The company sells specialized capital equipment via a direct enterprise sales motion to quantum computing research institutions, defense and security organizations, and quantum technology companies. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, consistent with low-volume, high-ASP capital equipment. Named anchor customers include the University of Saskatchewan, where ZPC supplied the dilution refrigerator for Canada's first university-owned, vendor-supported full-stack open-architecture quantum computer alongside Rigetti Computing, Qblox, and QuantrolOx. Go-to-market leverages government funding relationships, the Canada quantum corridor, and the Silicon Catalyst quantum ecosystem as an In-Kind Partner.

Financially, Zero Point Cryogenics is a privately held company that has scaled from a 2017 startup to approximately 40 employees, supported by roughly $7 million in cumulative non-dilutive funding from PrairiesCan, the City of Edmonton's Edge Fund, Startup TNT, and the Regional Defence Investment Initiative under Canada's Defence Industrial Strategy. The company has signaled aggressive near-term growth, with a public target of creating and maintaining 145+ jobs in the Edmonton region tied to defense contracts, a new defense product line launched in early 2026, and a strategic partnership with defense technology firm Logican Technologies. Governance and equity details are not disclosed in available sources, and revenue is not publicly reported.

Name

Zero Point Cryogenics

Legal name

Zero Point Cryogenics

Website

https://zpcryo.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Zero Point Cryogenics manufactures dilution refrigerators and sub-Kelvin cryogenic cooling systems for superconducting quantum processors. The Edmonton-based company sells specialized capital equipment to quantum computing research institutions, defense organizations, and quantum technology companies globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Quantum Computing Infrastructure Equipment

NAICS

Semiconductor Machinery Manufacturing (333242)

SIC

Refrigeration & Service Industry Machinery (3580)

akta.pro primary industry

Dilution Refrigerators & Ultra-Low Temperature Platforms (HDAGABAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cryogenic Systems & Cryostats (HDAGABAA), Quantum Control, Cryogenics & Measurement Research (HDAGAMAC)

Keywords

• Dilution refrigerators
• Cryogenic cooling systems
• Quantum computing hardware
• Sub-Kelvin cryogenics
• Quantum infrastructure equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Edmonton

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Cryogenic Equipment Sales: Sale of dilution refrigerators and cryogenic refrigeration systems to quantum computing research institutions, universities, and defense organizations. The company manufactures and sells refrigeration systems essential for quantum computing research, shipping increasing units globally.
2. Defense Quantum Systems: Commercialization of sub-Kelvin cryogenics specifically designed for defense quantum systems and quantum sensing applications through government defense contracts.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Zero Point Cryogenics manufactures dilution refrigerator systems and sub-Kelvin cryogenic equipment that cool quantum computing hardware to near absolute zero. The company produces research-grade units shipped globally to universities and quantum research institutions, and a defense-grade variant commercialized through Canadian government defense programs for quantum sensing and computing applications.

Product overview

Zero Point Cryogenics manufactures cryogenic refrigeration systems — specifically dilution refrigerators — essential for quantum computing. The company produces a portfolio centered on sub-Kelvin cooling equipment: its core dilution refrigerator product line cools quantum processors to near absolute zero, enabling stable qubit operation. The company ships these units globally and has developed a defence-specific variant of its cryogenic technology through government contracts. The portfolio spans research-grade and commercial/defence-grade cryogenic platforms, all sharing the same foundational dilution refrigeration technology.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Dilution Refrigerator Systems Cryogenic refrigeration systems that cool quantum computing hardware to near absolute zero (sub-Kelvin temperatures), enabling stable operation of superconducting qubits and quantum processors. Sold to universities, quantum research institutions, and quantum hardware developers worldwide.
• Sub-Kelvin Cryogenics for Defence Quantum Systems Specialized cryogenic cooling solutions designed for defence-oriented quantum sensing and computing applications. Sold to defence and security organizations requiring quantum infrastructure for national security applications, including secure communications and quantum sensing.
• Cryogenic Equipment for Quantum Computers Refrigerators and cryogenic hardware manufactured for quantum computing research environments. Sold to research institutions and universities globally to support quantum computing experimentation and full-stack quantum system development.

Quantifiable outcome

• Supported creation of Canada's first university-owned full-stack quantum computer at University of Saskatchewan
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

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App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Rigetti ComputingcoreTechnology or Integration · 9 April 2026Industry partner providing quantum processing units for the University of Saskatchewan's full-stack quantum computer system. Rigetti Computing supplies the quantum processing unit while Zero Point Cryogenics provides the dilution refrigerator cryogenic system.
• Logican TechnologiescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 February 2026Edmonton-based defense technology company also receiving $1.5 million through the Regional Defence Investment Initiative. Both companies are supported by PrairiesCan to strengthen Canada's domestic defence industrial capacity, with combined investment of $6.5 million.
• Silicon CatalystcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 9 December 2025Zero Point Cryogenics (as Zero Point Cryo) joined Silicon Catalyst's quantum ecosystem as an In-Kind Partner. Provides technical and business support across the full stack of quantum hardware and software tools to support portfolio companies developing quantum computing, communications, and sensing solutions.
• QbloxsupportingTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner providing control systems for the University of Saskatchewan's quantum computer. Part of the multi-partner collaboration for Canada's first university-owned full-stack quantum system.
• QuantrolOxsupportingTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner providing the optimization platform for the University of Saskatchewan's quantum computer system, contributing to the open-architecture quantum computing platform.
• University of SaskatchewancoreTechnology or IntegrationMajor research institution operating Canada's first university-owned full-stack quantum computer. Multiple suppliers contributed components including Zero Point Cryogenics' dilution refrigerator, enabling multidisciplinary research in vaccine development, food security, energy, and quantum encryption.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds5 records

Investors4 records

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M&A

Investments

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