New QBN member: Pixel Photonics

We warmly welcome our new member Pixel Photonics to QBN! Pixel Photonics, based in Münster, Germany, has developed a unique approach for integrating superconducting nanowire single photon detectors (SNSPDs) on a chip waveguide. They are combining the superior features of SNSPDs with the versatility of an integrated photonic platform to deliver highly parallelized, efficient and ultra-fast […]
New QBN member: Rigetti

We warmly welcome our new member Rigetti to QBN! Rigetti is a pioneer in full-stack quantum computing. The Company has operated quantum computers over the cloud since 2017 and serves global enterprise, government, and research clients through its Rigetti Quantum Cloud Services platform. The Company’s proprietary quantum-classical infrastructure provides ultra-low latency integration with public and private […]
QuiX Quantum wins €14 million contract with the German Aerospace Center to deliver a Universal Quantum Computer

QuiX Quantum will deliver 8- and 64-qubit fully Universal Quantum Computers based on photonics, integrating the existing technologies from their processors with sources, detectors, and feedforward to create a modular Photonic Quantum Computer.
New QBN member: PASQAL

We warmly welcome our new member PASQAL to QBN! PASQAL develops neutral atoms quantum computers. Founded in 2019 and spin-off of the Institut d’Optique Graduate School (France), PASQAL addresses real-world problems, especially in quantum machine learning and predictive modeling to world-class customers such as BASF, BMW, Johnson & Johnson or EDF. Based in France, PASQAL operates worldwide […]
New QBN member: Quantagonia

We warmly welcome our new member Quantagonia GmbH to QBN! Founded by Prof. Dr. Sabina Jeschke, Sebastian Pokutta, Dirk Zechiel, and Philipp Hannemann, Quantagonia enables hybrid quantum-classical computing through its Hybrid Quantum Platform, delivering benefits on today’s high-performance computers with seamless migration to quantum computers as those continue to evolve. We are looking forward to the collaboration […]
New QBN member: Diatope

We warmly welcome our new member Diatope GmbH to QBN! The team at Diatope develops and produces synthetic diamond material for quantum sensing and computing applications. By building the world’s first quantum diamond fabrication line including crystal growth, Diatope will become a key enabler for the diamond quantum ecosystem. Their portfolio includes isotopically enriched, ultrapure CVD diamond […]
QBN wins DIN Connect challenge – Benchmarking quantum computers with standardized KPIs

Munich, 05 August 2022 – Industrial users of cloud-based quantum computing need to assess the capabilities and advantages of different systems for different application areas. There are many metrics that are difficult or impossible to distinguish, especially for end-users. By defining requirements and criteria for the evaluation of different quantum computers, quantum algorithms and their […]
Start of the joint project GrodiaQ coordinated by Fraunhofer IAF. Cornerstone of a European supply chain for diamond-based quantum technologies

NV-doped diamond is one of the most promising materials for the realization of quantum technologies. So far, however, the availability in industrially suitable quality and quantity is severely limited.
European quantum computing leader IQM raises €128m led by World Fund to help combat the climate crisis

QM Quantum Computers (IQM), the European leader in building superconducting quantum computers, is announcing today it has raised €128 million ($128m) in Series A2 funding led by World Fund to expand its international business and accelerate product development to tackle the world’s most pressing problems.
New QBN member: attocube systems AG

We warmly welcome our new member attocube systems AG to QBN! attocube is a leading pioneer for nanotechnology and cryogenic solutions in industry and research. They deliver cutting edge components for nanopositioning applications, platforms for cryogenic scanning probe and confocal microscopy and compact cryostats for the emerging quantum industry. attocube is advancing technology standards in industry and […]
