By futureTEKnow | Editorial Team
In a major leap for European quantum technology, Dutch innovator QuiX Quantum has secured €15 million in Series A funding to accelerate the development of its first-generation universal photonic quantum computer. This funding round, co-led by Invest-NL and the EIC Fund, with support from PhotonVentures, Oost NL, and FORWARD.one, marks a pivotal moment for both QuiX Quantum and the broader quantum computing ecosystem.
Founded in 2019, QuiX Quantum has quickly established itself as a leader in photonic quantum hardware. The company’s systems are based on silicon-nitride chips—a technology designed for scalability, energy efficiency, and seamless integration with modern data centers. This approach allows their quantum computers to operate at room temperature and positions them as a practical solution for industries seeking real-world quantum applications.
The new investment will enable QuiX Quantum to deliver its first-generation universal photonic quantum computer by 2026. This system is designed to implement a universal gate set, making it possible to perform any quantum operation—a significant step toward fault-tolerant quantum computing. According to CEO Dr. Stefan Hengesbach, the company is focused on overcoming long-standing challenges in fast feed-forward electronics and single-photon sources, which are essential for demonstrating true universality in quantum computing.
QuiX Quantum’s roadmap doesn’t stop at universality. By 2027, the company plans to introduce a next-generation system featuring built-in error correction—a breakthrough that could unlock industrial-scale applications in areas like drug development, advanced manufacturing, and financial fraud detection. These advancements are expected to transform sectors ranging from healthcare and energy to artificial intelligence.
What sets QuiX Quantum apart is its commitment to scalable production and its strong ties to academic research, particularly with the University of Twente’s MESA+ Institute for Nanotechnology. The company has already achieved several milestones, including the world’s first sales of both 8-qubit and 64-qubit photonic quantum computers to the German Aerospace Center, and the launch of cloud access to its quantum systems, enabling hybrid quantum-classical computing.
This funding round not only boosts QuiX Quantum’s technical capabilities but also strengthens the European quantum supply chain. By advancing photonic quantum computing and nurturing collaborations across academia and industry, QuiX Quantum is helping to position Europe as a global leader in quantum photonics.
As the race toward universal and scalable quantum computing intensifies, QuiX Quantum’s progress is one to watch. The company’s focus on practical, energy-efficient, and scalable solutions could soon make quantum computing a reality for industries worldwide.
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