SaxonQ is presenting the third generation of its mobile quantum computers. At Hannover Messe this week, the company unveiled the QC2026 DUAL CORE – a quantum computer featuring two quantum processors running in parallel with 5 qubits per processor core. The qubits are generated using NV technology in diamond chips, enabling stable operation at room temperature, without cooling, and powered by any standard wall outlet. With this new generation, SaxonQ has delivered a significant boost in speed and performance for its mobile system. With dual-core technology, SaxonQ takes a decisive step forward: two processor cores compute jointly within a single system, can be controlled independently, and are capable of executing parallel operations. This demonstrates that SaxonQ’s quantum processors can potentially be scaled to multi-core systems with any number of cores. A new readout technology has also significantly increased the speed of the quantum computer.

Orange Quantum Systems (OrangeQS), an industry leader in quantum chip testing has announced the second closing of its seed round at €15 million. This follows the first closing in summer 2025, at €12 million. The additional funds come in the form of investment from the European Innovation Council’s (EIC) Fund, which supports European deep tech innovation with venture capital investment. The new funding will be used to accelerate development of key technologies to further enhance the OrangeQS MAX product line, a turn-key, automated, and fast quantum chip testing system. To coincide with the funding, EIC Fund investor Zeina Chebli is joining the OrangeQS board.   Introducing the OrangeQS MAX Partnership Program The new funding news comes as OrangeQS announces a significant new program to enhance the OrangeQS MAX product line and accelerate quantum chip testing across the industry. Quantum computing is a rapidly developing field. As the chips that underpin many of these advances become more complex, a significant challenge has emerged: the need for scalable, precise, and cost-effective quantum chip testing. The new OrangeQS MAX Partnership Program aligns the company’s exponential development roadmap with key quantum chip manufacturers. The first companies to join the program are Rigetti Computing, QuantWare, and Peak Quantum. The program will see each partner company work independently with OrangeQS to influence specific parts of the OrangeQS MAX technology and product roadmaps, depending on their needs and level of commitment. This allows them to keep their IP protected, while ensuring the next generation of test solutions supports their quantum chip architectures and production processes. The program will ensure that the OrangeQS MAX quantum chip testing system remains future-proof and fit-for-purpose. Future upgrades will allow for faster cryogenic quantum chip testing, aligned with the roadmaps of major quantum chip manufacturers. The OrangeQS MAX Partnership Program will initially focus on parallel and non-destructive testing technology developments.   The future of quantum chip production Creating quantum chips efficiently will require approaches that go beyond what is being developed in the OrangeQS MAX partnership program. OrangeQS has pre-published a new white paper ahead of the ISIG Quantum Computing Infra Summit 2026 on 23 April. In this document, the company proposes a visionary framework on utility‑grade quantum chip testing as a key enabler in future ‘dark quantum foundries’, indicating the company’s future direction. Garrelt Alberts, executive director of OrangeQS, said: “OrangeQS MAX already sets new industry benchmarks for high‑volume, automated quantum chip testing. With our new Partnership Program and support of EIC Fund, we are set to consolidate our leading position in one of the most challenging parts of the quantum computing sector as it scales towards commercial production.” Svetoslava Georgieva, Chair of the EIC Fund Board, said: “This investment reflects the EIC Fund’s commitment to backing Europe’s most ambitious deep tech innovators. By advancing quantum chip performance validation, OrangeQS is addressing a key bottleneck in scaling quantum technologies.”   About Orange Quantum Systems: Orange Quantum Systems (OrangeQS) is a leading provider of advanced infrastructure for testing quantum chips. Headquartered in Delft, the company delivers high‑performance systems that enable reliable, scalable, and efficient characterization of qubits and other relevant elements on a quantum chip. With its MAX and FLEX platforms, OrangeQS supports both the global quantum industry and R&D community, while also contributing to open‑source innovation through the OrangeQS Juice operating system.   About EIC Fund: The European Innovation Council Fund from the European Commission is a deep tech investor across all technologies. The EIC Fund aims to fill a critical financing gap, to support companies in the development and commercialisation of disruptive technologies. With its large network of capital providers and strategic partners it shares risk and crowds in market players. More information: https://eic.ec.europa.eu/eic-fund

In a market analysis of 27 quantum hardware providers regarding the market and technological maturity of companies, neQxt GmbH ranks first in Europe and second worldwide The German media outlet heise online reported this week in a detailed background article from c’t computer magazine on an analysis of 27 international developers of quantum computing hardware. The analysis was conducted by financial asset management company DIA, Deutsche Invest & Asset Management GmbH, and highlighted several key points about the current state and potential of this rapidly evolving field. One significant observation is that ion trap-based systems lead in terms of both technology readiness and market maturity. Moreover, it revealed that high market valuations do not necessarily reflect technological superiority or maturity, suggesting that investors in quantum computing should consider more than just financial indicators when evaluating potential investments. The analysis showed that German companies, including neQxt GmbH, possess significant technical substance despite differing market valuations from those of global peers, especially when compared to the U.S., and a generally strong technological foundation in Germany’s quantum computing sector. At neQxt, we are still amazed to have taken 2nd place in the overall ranking behind IonQ in terms of market and technological maturity, and to be ranked as one of the most promising quantum computing companies worldwide. We are delighted by this recognition of our work, and we remain committed to advancing our quantum computing solutions, aiming to achieve not only high valuations but also significant technological advancements. Link to the journal article: https://www.heise.de/hintergrund/Marktanalyse-Wertvollste-Quantenfirmen-nicht-zwangslaeufig-die-besten-11258106.html