5 Quantum hardware startups

The most rapid development that you can notice in advanced technology development and expansion is quantum computing. The fundamental reason behind the development and extensive research on quantum computing is to develop such a comprehensive technology to solve some of the significant and complex issues in the 21st century. 

Extensive development and inclusion of quantum computing in various industries are not hidden from the public eye. As the potential of quantum computing is immeasurable, many high-end brands and major players in the market globally have invested in them.

For instance, Amazon has invested in further research and development of quantum computing and has its own Amazon Quantum Solutions Lab. 

Even though many major players are interested in the potential of quantum computing, we have not yet grazed the surface of basic quantum computing. That is because the concept of quantum computing is fundamentally different from classical computing on so many levels. Creating quantum software is difficult. But, building solid and perfect quantum hardware is also complex enough. 

The aspects of classical computers are not challenging as they are commercialized. However, quantum computing cannot be commercialized yet. Hence, the pursuit of established quantum computers in different industries cannot be easily fulfilled. There is still a long way to go. 

Nonetheless, there are now many interested entrepreneurs in the concept of quantum computing. So, here are the top 5 quantum hardware startups globally. 

1. Delft Circuits

Startup years – 2016

Location – Netherlands

Founders – Sal Bosman, Paulianne Bosman Brouwer, and Daan Kuitenbrouwer 

Delft Circuits identify as a hub of hardware for quantum engineers. They claim to offer cryogenic instrumentation and superconducting quantum circuits. Their quantum hardware designs are custom-engineered. Despite their increasing popularity and demand for products, they do not have investors for their quantum hardware venture. 

Popular quantum products of Delft Circuits include Cri/oFlex® (Cri/oFlex® 1, Cri/oFlex® 2, i/o Cri/oFlex® 3). These cryogenic cables are great for crowded setups of quantum computers and offer an excellent microwave performance. They are also expanding their services to quantum internet research at this point. 

2. Quandela 

Startup year – 2017

Location – France 

Investors – Omnes Capital, Bpifrance, Quantonation, and two more investors 

Quandela identifies as the manufacturer of devices to source photon-based qubits. They create photonic products to help with quantum research and communication. Their devices offer solid-state sources of single photons and generate quantum lights. Their qubit sources offer single and identical photons with attributes like high-temperature stability, lowered charge noise decoherence, and more than 100Mhz/second of photon count. 

Besides these essential quantum hardware components, they also offer a software platform. Their software platform helps analyze multiphoton measurements and photon manipulation techniques along with laser shaper, photon demultiplexer, and chip-to-fiber optical setup. 

Their photon source device can be used with semiconductor quantum dots and photonics. This combination is viable for quantum sensing, computation, and communication application. 

3. PsiQuantum 

Startup year – 2016

Location – United States

Investors – Redpoint Ventures, Playground Global, Baillie Gifford, and 17 more investors

PsiQuantum manufactures photon-based quantum computers. They use advanced photonics technology to develop general-purpose and error-corrected quantum computers. Their quantum computers have varied applications in several industries, including artificial intelligence, materials sciences, personalized medicine, and drug discovery. 

4. PASQAL

Startup year – 2019

Location – France

Investors – Defence Innovation Fund under the Ministry of Armed Forces France, Quantonation, Runa Capital, bpiFrance, etc. 

The main motto of PASQAL is to manufacture quantum processors that are specifically designed for the most advanced quantum computers globally. They also produce vacuum systems, lasers, and detection systems to help tackle the significant issues of quantum computers. The team of PASQAL consists of a total of 25 elite and skilled quantum engineers. 

Recently, PASQAL partnered with Microsoft to produce cloud-based neutral-atom quantum computers. These quantum computers will be available on Azure Quantum. These quantum processors are supposed to provide the users with a new aspect of analog-based quantum and digital computational capabilities. 

5. Rigetti Computing 

Start-up year- 2013

Location – California 

Rigetti Computing is a company based on the manufacturing of integrated systems regarding quantum computers and their essential superconducting quantum processors. They also offer a different Quantum Cloud Services platform (QCS) that enables the integration of their quantum hardware components into any private, public, or hybrid cloud. 

Rigetting computing hopes to resolve the main scalability issues of quantum computing by providing multiple interconnected components within their unique quantum processors. 

Wrap up

Quantum computing, in general, is simply a combination of cutting-edge technology with material sciences and physics. Entrepreneurs trying their hand and effort at quantum computing will bring about a revolutionary change in the understanding and concept of quantum hardware. 

The most amazing thing about quantum computing is globally recognized and making its way to major industries. Advanced use of quantum computers will help resolve complex issues in the future.