QBN – Quantum Business Network https://qbn.world We build a strong Quantum Industry together! Fri, 20 Mar 2026 11:42:56 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://qbn.world/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/cropped-fav-32x32.png QBN – Quantum Business Network https://qbn.world 32 32 QBN Delegation to Singapore Promoting Asia Pacific Market Entry https://qbn.world/qbn-delegation-to-singapore-promoting-asia-pacific-market-entry/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=qbn-delegation-to-singapore-promoting-asia-pacific-market-entry Fri, 20 Mar 2026 10:19:02 +0000 https://qbn.world/?p=37934 QBN is bringing an exclusive delegation to Singapore: The perfect gateway to Asia’s fastest-growing quantum and deep tech ecosystem.  If you’ve been looking to expand into APAC but didn’t know where to start, this is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.  Tentatively scheduled for 15–17 July 2026, selected participants will gain direct access to one of the world’s most strategically positioned […]

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QBN is bringing an exclusive delegation to Singapore: The perfect gateway to Asia’s fastest-growing quantum and deep tech ecosystem. 

If you’ve been looking to expand into APAC but didn’t know where to start, this is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for. 

Tentatively scheduled for 15–17 July 2026, selected participants will gain direct access to one of the world’s most strategically positioned innovation hubs. 

Singapore offers a unique launchpad into Southeast Asia, with strong government backing and rapidly growing enterprise demand for quantum technologies. And this delegation is designed to fast-track your market entry by connecting you with the right stakeholders from day one. 

What to expect? 

  • Curated meetings with government agencies, leading quantum research labs, and potential enterprise customers. 
  • Engagement with strategic partners who can help accelerate your regional footprint and commercial success. 
  • Navigate the new market with QBN’s structured, high-impact pathway into APAC. 

Spots are limited and interest is expected to be high, so early expressions of interest are strongly encouraged. Send us an email to Mila Korunovska or Raghunath Koduvayur to reserve your place. 

More information and specific details will be shared in the coming weeks. Stay tuned! 

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QBN APAC Continuous its Strategic Partnership with GITEX Asia to Anchor Quantum Technologies Across Asia’s Multi-Industry Innovation Landscape https://qbn.world/qbn-apac-continuous-its-strategic-partnership-with-gitex-asia-to-anchor-quantum-technologies-across-asias-multi-industry-innovation-landscape/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=qbn-apac-continuous-its-strategic-partnership-with-gitex-asia-to-anchor-quantum-technologies-across-asias-multi-industry-innovation-landscape Fri, 20 Mar 2026 10:05:36 +0000 https://qbn.world/?p=37930 20 March 2026, Singapore, Munich – QBN APAC continuous its strategic partnership with GITEX Asia in 2026, taking on the role of Ecosystem Partner to strengthen the visibility and integration of quantum technologies within Asia’s rapidly evolving digital economy. Taking place on 9–10 April 2026 at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore, the event will convene […]

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20 March 2026, Singapore, MunichQBN APAC continuous its strategic partnership with GITEX Asia in 2026, taking on the role of Ecosystem Partner to strengthen the visibility and integration of quantum technologies within Asia’s rapidly evolving digital economy.

Taking place on 9–10 April 2026 at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore, the event will convene a broad cross-section of global stakeholders, from enterprises and startups to investors and policymakers, across tech sectors such as AI, cybersecurity, digital infrastructure, health tech, and advanced computing.

Within this multi-industry environment, QBN will act as the central interface for quantum technologies, connecting its global member base with Asia’s wider innovation ecosystem and embedding quantum capabilities across sectors. By facilitating targeted engagement between technology providers, industry leaders and investors, the partnership supports the practical adoption of quantum solutions and strengthens pathways from research to real-world deployment.

This collaboration also reflects QBN’s broader effort to bring Europe’s established quantum ecosystem closer together with the rapidly growing Asia-Pacific landscape. Through its APAC chapter, QBN focuses on creating practical connections between both regions, making it easier for companies, researchers and investors to collaborate, access new markets and scale quantum technologies internationally.

Join the QBN Delegation 2026 to Singapore and explore the QBN APAC Chapter to bring your quantum solutions into the Asia Pacific markets.

Contact us for more information.

About QBN APAC

QBN Asia Pacific, founded in 2025, builds on the overwhelming success of QBN in Europe driving commercialisation and adoption of quantum technologies in APAC and building a bridge between the vibrant quantum ecosystems of Europe and Asia Pacific regions. QBN APAC is the one-stop-shop and premium partner for business leaders.

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KEEQuant Unveils Commercial-Grade Chip-Scale QKD https://qbn.world/keequant-unveils-commercial-grade-chip-scale-qkd/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=keequant-unveils-commercial-grade-chip-scale-qkd Mon, 16 Mar 2026 16:25:43 +0000 https://qbn.world/?p=37824 All major optical building blocks of QKD integrated on photonic chips, enabling scalable, cost-efficient quantum-secure communications for real-world networks Fürth, Germany — 2026-03-16 — KEEQuant today announced the launch of its commercial-grade chip-scale QKD technology, marking a major advance in quantum-secure communications. This breakthrough redefines the economics and practicality of quantum key distribution by replacing […]

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All major optical building blocks of QKD integrated on photonic chips, enabling scalable, cost-efficient quantum-secure communications for real-world networks

Fürth, Germany — 2026-03-16 — KEEQuant today announced the launch of its commercial-grade chip-scale QKD technology, marking a major advance in quantum-secure communications. This breakthrough redefines the economics and practicality of quantum key distribution by replacing bulky, complex optical assemblies with photonic integration and turning quantum-safe key exchange into a realistic network upgrade for telecom operators, data center providers and critical infrastructure organizations. The result is smaller, more scalable and more cost-efficient systems that preserve compatibility with existing fiber environments and established encryption solutions, making broader adoption far more practical for organizations preparing their infrastructure for the long-term cryptographic risks posed by quantum computing.

“For years, QKD has been seen as strategically important, but too complex and too costly for broad deployment,” said Imran Khan, Managing Director at KEEQuant. “Bringing QKD to the chip scale changes that. It gives quantum-safe key exchange the economics and practicality it needs to move into real-world networks.”

Based on this technology, KEEQuant will begin shipments to first customers later this year.

Why chip-scale QKD is a market inflection point:

  • A dramatically lower system-cost basis fundamentally changes the economics of QKD
  • Wider accessibility makes quantum-safe key exchange viable for many more applications and customers
  • Broader market adoption becomes possible as QKD moves beyond premium niche deployments
  • New business models and integration opportunities open up across communications, security and quantum-network infrastructure

Technically, the milestone is the integration and system-level validation of the major optical building blocks required for QKD on photonic chips. Using commercial PICs, KEEQuant brought transmitter and receiver lasers, modulation, receiver optics and detection to the chip scale, replacing bulky optical assemblies with a compact photonic architecture. Beyond miniaturization alone, this establishes the engineering basis for repeatable packaging, manufacturable system design and reliable system-level integration of chip-scale QKD building blocks.

With this launch, KEEQuant moves quantum-safe communications from research and pilot deployments into commercially viable infrastructure.

About KEEQuant

KEEQuant GmbH is a start-up company specializing in quantum-secure communications. Its core business is the development and sale of Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) systems, Key Management Systems (KMS), and hybrid applications of post-quantum cryptography (PQC). The miniaturization of QKD technology onto photonic chips, together with certification and approval of the overall system, forms the foundation for long-term secure communications. This helps ensure that users’ security-critical data flows remain protected against unauthorized access even in future threat scenarios, such as attacks using powerful quantum computers.

Funding

This work has received funding through the SEQRET project under the European Union’s Digital Europe Programme, within the framework of EuroQCI, under call DIGITAL-2021-QCI-01-INDUSTRIAL (Project ID: 101091591). SEQRET advances secure and industrialized QKD systems for European telecommunication networks, including photonic integration, manufacturability, and certification readiness.

 

Media Contact

[email protected]
www.keequant.com
Address: KEEQuant GmbH, Gebhardtstrasse 28, 90762 Fürth, Germany

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Rotonium to Speak at “Quantum Computing in Life Sciences” in Milan (16 April 2026) https://qbn.world/rotonium-to-speak-at-quantum-computing-in-life-sciences-in-milan-16-april-2026/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rotonium-to-speak-at-quantum-computing-in-life-sciences-in-milan-16-april-2026 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 00:05:21 +0000 https://qbn.world/?p=37677 Rotonium will participate as a speaker at the conference “Quantum Computing in Life Sciences”, taking place in Milan on 16 April 2026. The event will explore the practical impact of quantum computing on the future pharmaceutical industry, spanning key themes such as R&D for new molecules and drugs, the adoption of AI and Digital Twins […]

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Rotonium will participate as a speaker at the conference “Quantum Computing in Life Sciences”, taking place in Milan on 16 April 2026. The event will explore the practical impact of quantum computing on the future pharmaceutical industry, spanning key themes such as R&D for new molecules and drugs, the adoption of AI and Digital Twins for personalized therapy simulations, the digitalization of pharma production, and the acceleration of time-to-market in increasingly dynamic market scenarios.

With quantum computing now entering strategic roadmaps and attracting significant industrial investment—especially through synergies with AI and Machine Learning—the conference will bring together experts from medicine, pharma companies, academia, data science, quantum platform providers, quantum-AI developers, policy makers, venture capital, and consulting to outline the state of the art and emerging scenarios, partnerships, and patient benefits.

During the program, Roberto Siagri (CEO, Rotonium) will deliver a talk on the advantages of photonic quantum accelerators for molecule development and genome analysis, highlighting compact, room-temperature solutions designed for integration into hybrid computing workflows—from industrial workstations to scaling toward private data centers.

For more information and registration click here.

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Kvantify announces second close of funding round totalling €7M to accelerate the quantum revolution in drug discovery https://qbn.world/kvantify-announces-second-close-of-funding-round-totalling-e7m-to-accelerate-the-quantum-revolution-in-drug-discovery/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=kvantify-announces-second-close-of-funding-round-totalling-e7m-to-accelerate-the-quantum-revolution-in-drug-discovery Thu, 05 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000 https://qbn.world/?p=37654 Kvantify is excited to announce the successful second close of its total €7M funding round. The long-term investors European Innovation Council Fund (EIC) and Danish-based Delphinus Venture Capital support the Company’s mission to transform molecular discovery by coupling quantum and classical computing. “We are thrilled to have the EIC Fund and Delphinus VC on board […]

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Kvantify is excited to announce the successful second close of its total €7M funding round. The long-term investors European Innovation Council Fund (EIC) and Danish-based Delphinus Venture Capital support the Company’s mission to transform molecular discovery by coupling quantum and classical computing.

“We are thrilled to have the EIC Fund and Delphinus VC on board for this round extension. Their support empowers us to accelerate innovation and strengthens Europe’s position in quantum technology,” says Dr. Jörg Weiser, Executive Chairperson at Kvantify.

Technology with immense potential

Quantum computing has the potential to solve problems that are currently too complex for even the most powerful classical computers. As the technology matures, it will unlock breakthroughs in areas such as drug discovery and general molecular design. Many drug discovery challenges relate to molecular simulation and require solving quantum mechanical equations that scale exponentially with molecular size – this is at the heart of what the concept of quantum computing was originally invented to handle.

As quantum hardware and algorithms mature, these capabilities may dramatically lower drug development attrition rates, lower R&D costs, and open the door to discovering entirely new classes of medicines.

“Supporting pioneering technologies is at the heart of our mission. Kvantify’s work at the intersection of quantum computing and life sciences represents a transformative opportunity for Europe to lead in next-generation innovation. We are glad to play a role in accelerating this vision,” says Svetoslava Georgieva, Chair of the EIC Fund Board.

Investment set to expand on market presence and business development

In November 2025, Kvantify launched Qrunch, a technology for running quantum chemistry on real quantum computers, strengthening the platform to accelerate drug discovery.

The next step will be to make this breakthrough technology available to users in the relevant domains to ensure uptake where it matters the most. This is the place at which visionary technologies meet real-world customer needs. Qrunch allows end users to run realistic workflows with present quantum hardware.

With this investment, Kvantify will be able to propel its roadmap as the leading company in coupling quantum and classical computing, as well as increasing collaborative partnerships with drug discovery organisations to make the biggest impact for customers.

“We see Kvantify as a key player in unlocking the potential of quantum computing for real-world applications in drug discovery and molecular design. This investment reflects our confidence in their team, technology, and ability to deliver impact in a rapidly evolving market,” says Mathias Lorenz, Managing Partner at Delphinus VC.

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_en

About Delphinus Venture Capital

• Established in 2025
• Initial fund of €80 million
• Investors: Aarhus University Research Foundation, HEARTLAND, Norlys, and Salling Group
• Focus: Research-heavy innovation and deep tech

More information: https://delphinus.vc/

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Dutch project Quper results in new Leiden Cryogenics mini-fridge, controlled by OrangeQS Juice operating system https://qbn.world/dutch-project-quper-results-in-new-leiden-cryogenics-mini-fridge-controlled-by-orangeqs-juice-operating-system/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=dutch-project-quper-results-in-new-leiden-cryogenics-mini-fridge-controlled-by-orangeqs-juice-operating-system Tue, 03 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://qbn.world/?p=37646 An inverted tabletop dilution refrigerator, that can achieve millikelvin temperatures, has long been the holy grail for fast-turnaround quantum technology development. Especially useful for fast and affordable quantum chip testing. In 2023 Quantum Delta NL, an organization funded by the Dutch National Growth Fund, awarded funding to companies Leiden Cryogenics and Orange Quantum Systems. They […]

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An inverted tabletop dilution refrigerator, that can achieve millikelvin temperatures, has long been the holy grail for fast-turnaround quantum technology development. Especially useful for fast and affordable quantum chip testing.

In 2023 Quantum Delta NL, an organization funded by the Dutch National Growth Fund, awarded funding to companies Leiden Cryogenics and Orange Quantum Systems. They set out to develop a compact, fast turn-around cryostat for quantum applications.

 

A fast turn-around ‘mini-fridge’ for quantum applications

Three years after the conception of the ‘mini-fridge’ for quantum R&D, Leiden Cryogenics (LC) successfully finalized a prototype in the Quper project.

At the APS Global Physics Summit, LC will unveil a new product based on the Quper project. The company is promising a compact and affordable cryogenic system, capable of cooling a sample to below 25 millikelvin and returning it to room temperature in less than 24 hours.

The project tested a new inverted fridge design, allowing for ergonomic tabletop access for operators.

By shrinking all components, including the heat switch and dilution unit, a much faster cooldown is possible. Achieved without the need for liquid nitrogen and with a significantly lower helium-3 requirement.

Sasha Usenko, Leiden Cryogenics CTO: “Fast, compact, simple, but fully functional dilution refrigerators (be it for quantum chip testing and development, optical or beamline experiments, etc…) have been a popular request from our customers for many years and now we are finally ready to fulfill it.

 

Testing of quantum devices and system control

In 2025, project partner Orange Quantum Systems used the prototype cryogenic system for testing Travelling Wave Parametric Amplifiers.

To remotely monitor, control, and automate the Quper fridge, the project introduced a new Leiden Cryogenics back‑end for SubZero, the cryogenic control software that runs on OrangeQS Juice. This was made possible thanks to the flexible and extensible nature of the Juice OS.

Koushik Kumaran, product owner at OrangeQS: “The fact that a fridge manufacturer has developed a new system with Juice as the operating system is a huge indicator of reliability.

 

About the project partners

This project was made possible by Quantum Delta NL.

About LC: Leiden Cryogenics has been a leader in extreme low temperature techniques for over 30 years. Founded in 1992 by Prof. Dr. Giorgio Frossati as a spin-off from the University of Leiden, started in a small lab with room for only one dilution refrigerator. Now 34 years later, Leiden Cryogenics is still working on various cryogenic innovations day and night. With a flexible and dedicated team of cryogenic experts, Leiden Cryogenics provides a range of solutions for your cryogenic applications.

 

About OrangeQS: Orange Quantum Systems develops advanced solutions for automated testing and characterization of quantum chips, enabling the transition from lab-scale devices to industrial-grade quantum computers. Based in Delft, the Netherlands, the company leverages deep academic roots and engineering excellence to serve the global quantum ecosystem.

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QUDORA and ParityQC Partner to Optimize Quantum Algorithms for Trapped-Ion Systems https://qbn.world/qudora-and-parityqc-partner-to-optimize-quantum-algorithms-for-trapped-ion-systems/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=qudora-and-parityqc-partner-to-optimize-quantum-algorithms-for-trapped-ion-systems Thu, 26 Feb 2026 14:44:54 +0000 https://qbn.world/?p=37636 BRAUNSCHWEIG, Germany & INNSBRUCK, Austria – 25.02.2026 – QUDORA, a leading german full-stack quantum computing developer, and ParityQC, the quantum architecture company, announce a strategic partnership to optimize quantum algorithm performance on trapped-ion hardware platforms.  QUDORA develops quantum computing systems based on trapped-ion technology, including the hardware, control systems, and system integration. ParityQC specializes in hardware-aware quantum architecture, resulting […]

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BRAUNSCHWEIG, Germany & INNSBRUCK, Austria – 25.02.2026 – QUDORA, a leading german full-stack quantum computing developer, and ParityQC, the quantum architecture company, announce a strategic partnership to optimize quantum algorithm performance on trapped-ion hardware platforms. 

QUDORA develops quantum computing systems based on trapped-ion technology, including the hardware, control systems, and system integration. ParityQC specializes in hardware-aware quantum architecture, resulting in scalable blueprints for quantum hardware and algorithms. Its Parity Twine method has demonstrated record efficiency in implementing quantum algorithms on every known hardware connectivity.

The partnership combines QUDORA’s proprietary Near-Field Quantum Control (NFQC) technology with ParityQC’s architecture framework. ParityQC will work with QUDORA’s engineering teams to tailor and optimize its algorithms for QUDORA’s hardware platform.

“Efficient use of hardware resources is essential for delivering practical quantum computing,” said Dr. Daniel Borcherding, Head of Quantum Software at QUDORA“ParityQC’s architecture-driven approach allows us to improve algorithm performance on our systems without increasing hardware complexity. This supports faster progress toward customer-relevant quantum applications.”

“We’ve shown that Parity Twine enhances the performance of currently existing quantum hardware and allows to implement corner-stone algorithms in the most efficient way. Combining our approach with QUDORA’s vast experience in building trapped-ion quantum hardware will fast-track the development towards utility scale quantum devices,” said Wolfgang Lechner and Magdalena Hauser, Co-CEOs ParityQC.

The Optimization Challenge 

Quantum computers deliver practical value only when algorithms are aligned with the physical characteristics of the underlying hardware. Without hardware-specific optimization, algorithms typically require more qubits, deeper circuits, and longer coherence times than needed.

ParityQC’s Parity Twine technology addresses this challenge by restructuring algorithms to match the topology and operational constraints of specific quantum processors. Applied to QUDORA’s trapped-ion systems, this approach reduces gate counts and circuit depth, directly improving computational efficiency. Fewer operations mean less accumulated error and better results with existing hardware.

Quantum Computing Made in Europe 

The partnership is rooted in a shared European quantum technology ecosystem. QUDORA operates from Germany, while ParityQC is based in Austria with subsidiaries in Germany, France and UK. Both companies are engaged with partners such as the German Aerospace Center (DLR) and NXP Semiconductors, creating a strong foundation for coordinated technical development.

Together, QUDORA and ParityQC aim to enable faster validation of quantum use cases and provide customers with quantum computing solutions that are technically robust, resource-efficient, and ready for real computational environments.

 

About ParityQC

As quantum architecture company, ParityQC’s focus is on developing blueprints and operating systems for quantum computers. ParityQC solves the challenges in the scalability of quantum devices by a fundamentally new paradigm which allows for fully programmable quantum chips with simplified design and control, as well as integrated error correction.

ParityQC collaborates with hardware partners all over the world to jointly build highly scalable quantum computers for applications ranging from solving optimization problems on NISQ devices to general-purpose, error-corrected quantum computing.

parityqc.com

 

About QUDORA 

Founded in 2021, QUDORA is a leading full-stack system integrator of trapped-ion quantum computers based in Germany. The company’s proprietary Near-Field Quantum Control (NFQC) technology brings together ultra precise qubit control with very long coherence times significantly improving the performance per qubit. QUDORA’s QC systems are designed for seamless integration with existing industrial infrastructure, including on-premise deployments for HPC centers. With operations in Braunschweig and Hamburg, QUDORA is making quantum computing accessible to a broader range of applications and industries.

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SemiQon enters new growth phase with new chip launch and cryo-electronics manufacturing expansion https://qbn.world/semiqon-enters-new-growth-phase-with-new-chip-launch-and-cryo-electronics-manufacturing-expansion/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=semiqon-enters-new-growth-phase-with-new-chip-launch-and-cryo-electronics-manufacturing-expansion Fri, 20 Feb 2026 07:00:49 +0000 https://qbn.world/?p=37577 SemiQon is launching a next-generation quantum chip enabling scalable quantum computing, supported by scalable cryo-optimized manufacturing in new facilities. SemiQon celebrated its three-year journey together with the Finnish quantum community on February 12. In just three years, the company has grown from a four-founder team into a 30-employee startup preparing for its next stage of […]

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SemiQon is launching a next-generation quantum chip enabling scalable quantum computing, supported by scalable cryo-optimized manufacturing in new facilities.

SemiQon celebrated its three-year journey together with the Finnish quantum community on February 12. In just three years, the company has grown from a four-founder team into a 30-employee startup preparing for its next stage of growth and the launch of a next-generation quantum chip.

“Our journey from a VTT spin-off to where we are today has been made possible by the strong support from the community. In the next phase, the importance of that community will only grow — and that community is what today is all about,” said SemiQon CEO Himadri Majumdar in his opening remarks.

Scaling manufacturing in Kvanttinova

As part of this new growth phase, SemiQon will relocate to Kvanttinova, which is to be constructed in Otaniemi, Espoo. Compared to its predecessor Micronova, Kvanttinova will offer three times the manufacturing capacity.

“Kvanttinova strengthens SemiQon’s ability to transition from breakthrough R&D to products. It provides seamless access to Micronova, pilot lines, and the broader Otaniemi ecosystem to accelerate scalable cryo-electronics fabrication”, said SemiQon founder and COO Markku Kainlauri during the event.

Micronova community has played a central role in the company’s early development.

“It has been a truly transformative environment for developing both product and manufacturing technologies. We’ve been able to achieve an extremely fast development and iteration cycle from design to fabrication and testing,” said SemiQon founder and Chief Research Officer Professor Mika Prunnila in his keynote address.

Launching new generation quantum hardware

SemiQon is the first company in the world to develop a silicon-based chip capable of operating in cryogenic conditions with extremely low power consumption — a key requirement for scaling quantum computing systems.

The technology enables data processing to occur close to qubits — the fundamental computational units of quantum computers — without proportionally increasing heat load through thermal connections between cryogenic and room-temperature environments.

In current architectures, classical processing typically takes place at room temperature, creating scalability bottlenecks.

SemiQon’s approach helps shift quantum computing from a research-driven challenge toward an engineering and manufacturing challenge.

“This year, we will release our first chip that enables quantum computer manufacturers to scale input/output capacity while significantly reducing energy consumption,” said SemiQon founder and CTO Janne Lehtinen.

Expanding opportunities beyond quantum computing

In addition to quantum computing, cryogenic semiconductor electronics are opening new opportunities in fields that require reliable computing in extremely cold environments.

Interest in SemiQon’s chip technology is growing in sectors such as space technology and defense, where cryogenic operation can be a system-level advantage.

Still, the long-term trajectory of quantum technology remains difficult to predict.

“Predicting the technological future is always difficult,” said Prunnila.

“In 1977, the CEO of Digital Equipment Corporation estimated that no one would ever want a computer in their home. Just a few years later, Commodore 64 sold tens of million units. Hindsight is always easier than foresight.”

Commercializing deep technology

Alongside the reflections on SemiQon’s progress and future, the anniversary event brought together leading industry experts for discussions on product development and the commercialization of deep technologies, highlighting the importance of long-term collaboration in transforming scientific breakthroughs into scalable products and businesses.

During a fireside discussion, Bluefors Chief Business Development Officer & Principal Scientist David Gunnarsson emphasized that quality ultimately determines commercial success in deep technology.

“We started 18 years ago with modest business goals. Our aim was to make cryogenics accessible to the research community. We set out to deliver high-quality, reliable equipment purely for scientific use.”

Bluefors eventually grew into the world’s leading manufacturer of cryogenic systems, despite early-stage investors initially turning their backs on the company.

“Quality ultimately led to a growing market, and thanks to their reliability, our systems have today become enabling standard products for quantum computing,” Gunnarsson said.

How does a deep-tech startup balance revenue growth with continued investment in research and development?

“You can’t focus on just one, but you also can’t assume you’ll remain competitive three years from now without continuing to invest heavily in improving your product,” said Joonas Govenius, founder and CEO of Arctic Instruments.

The importance of community

In a panel discussion, moderated by entrepreneur and editor-in-chief Harri Junttila, SemiQon Chair of the Board Antti Vasara, Vice President of Strategic Marketing at Murata Electronics Tomy Runne, and InstituteQ Development Manager Pauliina Rajala discussed how the commercialization of quantum technologies can be enabled.

The importance of community was a recurring theme.

Runne encouraged the quantum sector to follow the example of Finland’s semiconductor ecosystem, where research led to globally significant businesses — first Vaisala, and later companies such as Murata Electronics and Okmetic.

“In Finland, it’s worth asking for help — asking whether something can be done. At Murata, for example, we approached VTT directly to ask whether certain components could be manufactured and how it could be done. They answered yes, and that helped Murata Electronics move forward,” Runne said.

“The challenge may lie more on the risk-taking side. Private capital in Europe needs the courage to invest earlier, when valuation levels are still moderate. It is not particularly strong investing to join only after company valuations have already soared,” Antti Vasara noted.

“Finland’s national quantum technology strategy is an ambitious vision for the coming decade. Implementing it will be possible only through cooperation in Finland and across Europe”, said InstituteQ Development Manager Pauliina Rajala.

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QBN Drives Industrial Quantum Adoption in Manufacturing and Logistics at WAM Saudi 2026 https://qbn.world/qbn-drives-industrial-quantum-adoption-in-manufacturing-and-logistics-at-wam-saudi-2026/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=qbn-drives-industrial-quantum-adoption-in-manufacturing-and-logistics-at-wam-saudi-2026 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 15:39:38 +0000 https://qbn.world/?p=37568 15–17 February 2026, Riyadh – The Quantum Business Network (QBN) advanced the industrial dialogue on quantum technologies at WAM Saudi 2026, with QBN APAC Lead Raghunath Koduvayur delivering a Main Stage keynote focused on practical pathways for quantum adoption in manufacturing and logistics.  In his talk, “Quantum Meets Manufacturing: Insights from Europe, Asia, and the World”, Raghu […]

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15–17 February 2026, Riyadh – The Quantum Business Network (QBN) advanced the industrial dialogue on quantum technologies at WAM Saudi 2026, with QBN APAC Lead Raghunath Koduvayur delivering a Main Stage keynote focused on practical pathways for quantum adoption in manufacturing and logistics. 

In his talk, “Quantum Meets Manufacturing: Insights from Europe, Asia, and the World”, Raghu highlighted how quantum is moving from experimental research into practical industrial deployment, particularly in manufacturing and logistics, addressing long-standing challenges in production scheduling, quality processes, and supply chain optimisation, while underlining the importance of stronger connections between the Middle East, Europe, and Asia Pacific for accelerating real-world adoption. 

As Quantum Technology Partner of WAM Saudi, QBN connected industry leaders, innovators, and investors from manufacturing and logistics with its global member network, acting as a central point of access to quantum technologies for the more than 20,000 professionals attending the event across manufacturing, logistics, advanced materials, and digital innovation. 

QBN member Qudora was also represented on the industry stage by Jani Heikkinen, Vice President of Business Development, reflecting the growing presence of QBN’s member companies in global industrial discussions around quantum commercialisation and deployment. 

Building sustainable quantum capabilities now requires closer integration between regional ecosystems, particularly across Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East. QBN is actively enabling this exchange, and companies in the region are invited to get in touch with QBN and its members to explore industrial use cases, access global expertise, and collaboratively  shape the next phase of quantum-driven industrial transformation. 

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QBN Accelerates Quantum Readiness for Defence at NATO DIANA & German Defence Innovation Day https://qbn.world/qbn-accelerates-quantum-readiness-for-defence-at-nato-diana-german-defence-innovation-day/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=qbn-accelerates-quantum-readiness-for-defence-at-nato-diana-german-defence-innovation-day Thu, 19 Feb 2026 08:40:48 +0000 https://qbn.world/?p=37551 Munich, 12 Feb 2026 – The QBN Working Group Quantum Technologies for Defence & Security (WG QDS) took the stage at the NATO DIANA and German Defence Innovation Day – SPARK 2026 on 12 Feb after its high-level meeting behind closed doors on 11 Feb in run-up to the Munich Security Conference.  “Building on yesterday’s alignment, today showed a clear demand for credible, operationally relevant quantum pathways. WG QDS exists to convert […]

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Munich, 12 Feb 2026 – The QBN Working Group Quantum Technologies for Defence & Security (WG QDS) took the stage at the NATO DIANA and German Defence Innovation Day – SPARK 2026 on 12 Feb after its high-level meeting behind closed doors on 11 Feb in run-up to the Munich Security Conference. 

“Building on yesterday’s alignment, today showed a clear demand for credible, operationally relevant quantum pathways. WG QDS exists to convert that demand into coordinated adoption action. Early engagement is crucial to ensure national security and strategic superiority”, says Johannes Verst, CEO at QBN. 

Session: Quantum for Defence Innovation and Strategic Superiority 

In a tailored one-hour session at the demo stage, QBN WG QDS informed the military and defence sector about quantum capabilities for the defence and security sector, why the time to become quantum-ready is now and how to engage with the quantum industry and the WG QDS. In his Defence Brief, QBN CEO Johannes Verst also covered the current and future economic and societal impact of quantum technologies, civil and military use-cases and how QBN drives the global quantum economy. The WG QDS Co-Chairs Marius Schoendorf and Matija Mataković presented the state of play and realistic commercial roadmaps as well as quantum technologies in the context of NATO and the European Union. 

 

Panel: European and Transatlantic Perspectives on Scaling Quantum for Defence & Resilience 

The high-profile panel discussions highlighted a growing focus on strengthening national defence and critical technology capabilities, combined with closer cooperation among partners. The transatlantic relationship remains central, with shared challenges in areas such as cyber security and quantum technologies. 

The discussion emphasised the role of defence primes such as Thales, which contribute across the value chain—from research and postquantum cryptography to deployable, mission relevant solutions. Overall, the panel focused on operational relevance, procurement timelines, and concrete next steps, including pilots and capability demonstrators. 

The panel, consisting of 

  • Jouni Flyktman, VP Defence & Security, IQM Quantum Computers, 
  • Celia Cattelain, Head of Europe Government & Market Development, PsiQuantum, 
  • Stefania Fontanella, Senior Manager Technology & Innovation, Thales, and 
  • Paulo Andrez, President Emeritus of EBAN, author of Zero Risk Startup, 

and moderated by QDS WG Co-Chair Matija Matoković underscored a clear message: real-world applications are approaching faster than many expect. As building skills, capabilities, and procurement pathways takes time, defence and security organisations benefit from engaging early. 

While IQM Quantum Computers and PsiQuantum are laying the foundations for utility scale quantum computing and already collaborating with the defence sector on real-world use-cases, early involvement by national security end-users is crucial to drive developments and adoption. 

From an investment perspective, the discussion emphasised that quantum has moved beyond hype to a phase where credibility, assessment frameworks, and early defence adoption will be decisive in unlocking private capital. 

High-Demand Engagement at the Defence Innovation Fair 

The QBN booth at the Defence Innovation Fair was in high demand representing the Global Quantum Industry, the WG QDS activities and our valued QBN members. It served as a neutral, trusted interface between military users, NATO innovation stakeholders, defence primes, SMEs, and investors. Discussions centred on operationally relevant quantum use cases across computing, sensing, and communications, realistic maturity timelines and risk managed , venture capital and structured avenues to collaborate with QBN members and participate in WG QDS activities.

This engagement confirmed the need for credible translation between fastmoving quantum advances and defence capability planning. 

 

 

Thanks to NATO, NATO DIANA and the Palladion Defence Accelerator 

QBN’s activities were delivered in partnership with the Palladion Defence Accelerator at the Universität der Bundeswehr München, within the framework of the NATO DIANA Defence & Security Days. This collaboration exemplifies a pragmatic ecosystem model: civil-military bridging, end-user engagement, and a focus on translating early stage technology into operational reality. 

About the QBN Working Group Quantum Technologies for Defence & Security (WG QDS) 

The QBN WG QDS is a closed, invitation only, high-level forum for senior representatives from defence ministries, armed forces, security authorities, defence primes, quantum technology companies, research organisations, and investors for trusted exchange, strategic depth, and policy relevant dialogue on quantum technologies in the context of national security and resilience. 

More about the QBN WG QDS: QBN › WG Quantum Technologies for Defence & Security

More about the QBN WG QDS inaugural meeting in run-up to the Munich Security Conference: QBN News › QBN Inaugurate High-Level Working Group on Quantum Technologies for Defence & Security in run-up to Munich Security Conference and Aligned with Military and Allied Priorities

 

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