AtkinsRéalis welcomes Zero Point Cryogenics to Canadians for CANDU

Zero Point Cryogenics to join national coalition supporting Canadian nuclear technology

MONTREAL, Sept. 29, 2026 /CNW/ -- AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear company with offices around the world, today welcomed Zero Point Cryogenics (ZPC) to the Canadians for CANDU campaign.  The addition of a new Ambassador reflects the growing momentum behind the Canadians for CANDU campaign and support behind a sovereign Canadian nuclear industry.

This organization is at the forefront of advanced quantum computing and defence capabilities within Canada's nuclear supply chain. ZPC is another example of how Canada's nuclear ecosystem extends well beyond electricity generation to support high-skilled Canadian jobs, innovation, advanced manufacturing, scientific research, healthcare, and Canadian intellectual property.

"Zero Point Cryogenics brings a highly complex and complementary perspective to Canadians for CANDU. ZPC demonstrates how Canada's nuclear ecosystem can enable emerging technologies in areas such as quantum computing, advanced research and national security," said Joe St. Julian, President, Nuclear, AtkinsRéalis. "Its participation reinforces an important point: CANDU is not only about producing clean, reliable electricity. It is a platform for Canadian innovation, industrial capability and economic opportunity across a much broader range of sectors. We are proud to welcome ZPC to the movement."

Launched in 2024, the Canadians for CANDU campaign represents a strong coalition that includes organized labour, members of Canada's nuclear supply chain, Indigenous organizations, academic institutions, healthcare organizations, and other Canadian businesses.

Led by Co-Chairs The Right Honourable Jean Chrétien, The Honourable Mike Harris, and The Honourable Dustin Duncan, the movement brings together leaders from across Canada who share a belief that Canada's energy future should be built on Canadian technology, Canadian expertise and Canadian resources.

Together, Canadians for CANDU is advocating for a stronger, more secure and more prosperous future powered by homegrown innovation built by Canadians, for Canadians. 

Zero Point Cryogenics

Founded in 2017 by Dr. John P. Davis, Zero Point Cryogenics builds on decades of groundbreaking low-temperature physics research. Zero Point Cryogenics manufactures cryogenic equipment called dilution refrigerators, which are the primary low-temperature platform for quantum computers. The company is focused on designing robust and reliable dilution refrigerators for quantum technology industry and research partners that will satisfy their space, size, and operation requirements. By creating the world's most reliable dilution refrigerator, ZPC customers can focus on developing their quantum technologies, instead of operating their refrigerators.

"The engine of the global quantum industry is cryogenic infrastructure, and the fuel is the incredibly rare isotope helium-3. Canada has a stable, non-military supply because our CANDU reactors naturally produce it as a byproduct, whereas other countries have to rely on their nuclear warheads for it. Some are even investing in mining the moon for it," said President and CEO Chris Cassin. "From detecting nuclear and radiological threats at borders and ports to enabling quantum technologies, helium-3 is part of a critical Canadian supply chain, and so is CANDU. At Zero Point Cryogenics, joining Canadians for CANDU is about supporting the infrastructure Canada needs for its quantum sovereignty and security."

The CANDU moment

Canada has world-leading expertise in the design, construction, operation, maintenance, refurbishment, and overall program management of nuclear reactors, supported by a highly qualified domestic supply chain.

CANDU® technology is one of Canada's most important innovations and remains the country's only domestically developed and licensed large-scale nuclear reactor technology. CANDU reactors can use natural uranium, provide reliable, emissions-free baseload electricity, and support the production of medical isotopes used in healthcare systems around the world. More than 250 Canadian companies contribute to the CANDU supply chain, creating economic benefits that reach communities across the country.

Each new CANDU project generates thousands of high-quality jobs and billions of dollars in economic activity, helping to sustain Canadian expertise in one of the world's most advanced industries. From uranium mining and fuel fabrication to engineering, construction and long-term operations, CANDU creates opportunities throughout the entire nuclear value chain.

By investing in Canadian technology, Canada invests in Canadian workers, businesses and communities – strengthening domestic industrial capacity while building the infrastructure needed to power future economic growth.

The Canadians for CANDU campaign calls on federal and provincial governments to support the deployment of made-in-Canada CANDU technology as part of the country's long-term energy and economic strategy.

The choice is clear. It's time to choose CANDU.

About Canadians for CANDU

Canadians for CANDU includes industry leaders, members of the domestic supply chain, organized labour, Indigenous organizations, academic institutions, healthcare organizations, and Canadians who believe domestic expertise and innovation should play a leading role in the deployment of nuclear energy solutions at home and abroad. The campaign is spearheaded by Co-Chairs the Right Honourable Jean Chrétien and former Ontario Premier Mike Harris. Additional information is available at canadiansforcandu.com. 

About Zero Point Cryogenics

Founded in 2017 by Dr. John P. Davis, Zero Point Cryogenics builds on decades of groundbreaking low-temperature physics research. Zero Point Cryogenics manufactures cryogenic equipment called dilution refrigerators, which are the primary low-temperature platform for quantum computers. The company is focused on designing robust and reliable dilution refrigerators for quantum technology industry and research partners that will satisfy their space, size, and operation requirements. By creating the world's most reliable dilution refrigerator, ZPC customers can focus on developing their quantum technologies, instead of operating their refrigerators. Additional information is available at https://www.zpcryo.com/. 

About AtkinsRéalis

Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end-to-end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning and capital advisory services. The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in strategic sectors such as Engineering Services and Nuclear, as steward of CANDU^® nuclear technology. News and information are available at www.atkinsrealis.com or follow us on LinkedIn. 

CANDU® is a registered trademark of Atomic Energy of Canada Limited, used under exclusive licence by Candu Energy Inc., an AtkinsRéalis company.

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