Q-Block Computing Inc. is a verifiable, legitimate deep-tech startup spun out of the University of Waterloo, specializing in quantum hardware and photonic modules. External search confirms significant government funding (e.g., ~$1.2M from ISED) and prototype adoption by the Canadian military (AllanQ, LuciaQ). However, the submission itself is of extremely poor quality, containing factually impossible claims (e.g., 'most people have used my product', audience 'everyone') and missing data. While the project scores highly on Technical Innovation and Potential Utility due to its solid academic and governmental backing, the score is heavily penalized by the lack of commercial traction (pre-revenue) and the abysmal quality of the user's input.
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