Empowering enterprise customers, this partnership will accelerate the implementation of systems capable of quantum error correction and maximize QPU performance.   DELFT, Netherlands, May 12, 2025 – QuantWare, a leading provider of quantum hardware and creator of the VIO QPU scaling technology, today announced a collaboration with Q-CTRL, a global leader in quantum infrastructure software, to deliver an autonomous calibration solution for its customers. This partnership directly addresses a critical challenge for QuantWare’s customers: delivering useful results from today’s quantum computing hardware requires laborious, imprecise, and manual tuning of all the various “control knobs” that govern quantum processing unit (QPU) performance. By integrating Q-CTRL’s autonomous calibration solution, Boulder Opal Scale Up, with its cutting-edge QPUs, QuantWare’s customers will be able to achieve push-button tuneup of their on-premises quantum computers – an critical solution for scaling QPUs, especially those powered by QuantWare’s VIO technology, designed to unlock processors with over 1 million qubits.   This new partnership will provide QuantWare’s customers with: – Accelerated System Development: QuantWare’s customers will be able to drastically accelerate the construction and deployment of their quantum systems towards error correction. Q-CTRL’s autonomous calibration solution streamlines the setup process, reducing test times from days to hours. – Maximized QPU Performance: Leveraging Q-CTRL’s Boulder Opal Scale Up solution empowers any user to achieve optimal performance from QuantWare QPUs with minimal effort. This ensures that customers can unlock the full potential of QuantWare’s QPUs, including the new Contralto-A Quantum Error Correction QPU recently launched in early access.   “As we rapidly scale our devices thanks to VIO, tuning up systems built with our QPUs needs to be automated,” said Matthijs Rijlaarsdam, CEO of QuantWare. “We are excited not just to use Q-CTRL’s software internally, but especially to help our customers scale their systems faster and with confidence. Boulder Opal with Contralto-A is an extremely powerful combination that will greatly expand the capabilities of our customers.”   Q-CTRL’s Boulder Opal Scale Up solution combines PhD-level human intelligence with AI-driven automation to overcome the quantum industry bottleneck. Built on the company’s track record of delivering peak QPU performance through physics-informed AI, Boulder Opal Scale Up provides an expert-configured and fully autonomous software solution to deliver fast, repeatable, and robust QPU characterization and calibration.   Boulder Opal Scale Up empowers quantum hardware manufacturers to create more efficient and scalable products through intelligently autonomous routines that boost operational efficiency while democratizing access to consistently high-performing quantum devices.   “It’s our mission to make quantum technology useful for as many teams as possible,” said Michael J. Biercuk, CEO and Founder of Q-CTRL. “We’re excited to bring our expertise in physics-informed AI and performance management to the products of QuantWare and to all of their customers, so together we can have the biggest possible impact on delivering quantum advantage to the community.”   This partnership is an important step towards achieving utility-scale quantum computers. Efficiently tuning large QPUs will be critical for many customers, especially as they use processing units powered by VIO to scale their systems. With this collaboration, QuantWare streamlines the user experience with its QPUs, enabling customers to concentrate their time and resources on what matters most.   About QuantWare QuantWare is a leading provider of quantum hardware and creator of the VIO Quantum Processor Unit (QPU) scaling technology. Leading the Quantum Open Architecture paradigm, QuantWare powers the quantum computers of customers in 20 countries, spread over four continents. QuantWare’s VIO provides a scaling platform to unlock the fastest path towards systems with more than 1 million qubits. VIO is available in Quantum Processors designed by QuantWare, via Foundry Services, and as Packaging Service. For more info, visit our website www.quantware.com About Q-CTRL Q-CTRL is a key player in the global quantum technology industry as a category-defining business for quantum infrastructure software. Leading quantum computing hardware providers integrate its performance-management software with their superconducting and silicon-based platforms to deliver unprecedented capabilities to end users. The company’s global leadership in quantum sensing for defense and dual-use was featured in The New York Times. Q-CTRL also developed Black Opal, an award-winning edtech program that enables users to quickly learn quantum computing. Founded by Michael J. Biercuk in November 2017, Q-CTRL has assembled the world’s foremost team of expert quantum-control engineers, providing solutions to global quantum technology leaders, including Fortune 500 companies, startups, national research labs, and academic institutions. The company has international headquarters in Sydney, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Berlin, and Oxford. Learn more about these autonomous solutions to better enable cutting-edge quantum devices at q-ctrl.com.  

The Quantum Business Network (QBN) is proud to announce the outstanding success of its participation at GITEX ASIA 2025, held from 23–25 April at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore. As a strategic partner of the event, QBN played a prominent role in the inaugural Asian edition of GITEX GLOBAL—the world’s largest tech show—bringing quantum innovation to the forefront of Asia’s dynamic tech landscape. Representing QBN at the event was Raghu, QBN APAC Lead, who led a strong regional presence under the newly launched QBN Asia-Pacific chapter (QBN APAC). This expansion marks a pivotal milestone in QBN’s mission to bridge Europe’s established quantum ecosystem with the rapidly growing Asia-Pacific market. QBN’s booth became a vibrant hub of activity, drawing attention from startups, investors, corporates, and policymakers eager to explore the global quantum economy. Through high-level discussions, networking opportunities, and knowledge exchange, QBN reinforced its position as the leading global industry network for quantum technologies. GITEX ASIA 2025 attracted over 700 tech companies, 400+ startups, and 250+ investors from more than 60 countries. Against this backdrop, QBN stood out by offering attendees a unique gateway to international collaboration, market access, and cross-sector innovation within the quantum domain. QBN’s strategic insights and global connections continue to support stakeholders in navigating the complexities of the quantum landscape—accelerating go-to-market strategies, identifying growth opportunities, and facilitating cross-border partnerships. The success of QBN’s participation at GITEX ASIA not only underlines the growing relevance of quantum technologies across industries, but also reaffirms QBN’s role as a catalyst for building a resilient, interconnected, and thriving quantum future. We extend our gratitude to everyone who visited the QBN booth and joined us in making GITEX ASIA 2025 an unforgettable experience. Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to shape the future of quantum—globally and across the Asia-Pacific region. Read more about QBN APAC here.

Over €30 million in funding has been awarded to pioneering quantum technology projects through the first Trilateral Call for Quantum Innovation, a joint initiative by the Netherlands, France, and Germany. Launched in March 2024, this effort marks a major step towards advancing Europe’s leadership in the global quantum landscape. Among the selected participants are several QBN members, including Single Quantum, Delft Circuits, QuiX Quantum, Orange Quantum, Quandela, PlanQC GmbH, and IQM Germany GmbH. Their involvement highlights the essential role of collaborative industrial innovation in Europe’s quantum ambitions. This collaboration, which follows a highly competitive process with over 120 applications, is a clear indication of Europe’s growing momentum in quantum technology. The selected projects bring together leading companies and research institutions from all three countries, forming a dynamic consortium committed to tackling the most pressing challenges in quantum development. The selected initiatives cover a range of critical areas, including scalable quantum computing, secure communication networks, and advanced quantum sensing. These efforts will not only enhance Europe’s technological sovereignty but also contribute to the commercialisation of quantum innovations. By fostering cross-border collaboration, the Trilateral Call reflects the increasing importance of united action within Europe’s quantum ecosystem. With projects already underway, such as the development of mobile optical atomic clocks and quantum error correction techniques, the potential for transformative breakthroughs is high. These collaborative projects are vital for addressing the complex challenges that no single nation can solve alone. The successful outcomes of these initiatives will ensure that Europe remains at the forefront of the rapidly advancing quantum field. For the Quantum Business Network, the success of the Trilateral Call is a powerful reminder of the strength that comes from strategic regional collaboration. By continuing to invest in cross-border partnerships, the Netherlands, France, and Germany are setting a strong example for how focused, multilateral initiatives can drive meaningful progress in quantum innovation. These efforts are helping to lay the groundwork for a globally competitive quantum industry rooted in European excellence.