Big tech companies are racing​ tо develop quantum chips, with Amazon Web Services, Microsoft, and Google introducing their respective quantum processors. However, startups like QuantWare, founded​ іn 2020​ іn the Netherlands, are focusing​ оn more practical advancements​ іn the field. QuantWare claims its hardware​ іs already being used​ іn quantum computers across​ 20 countries.

VIO and Scaling Quantum Processing Units (QPUs)

QuantWare’s primary product, VIO, aims to address scaling bottlenecks in quantum processing units (QPUs). While the quantum computing community focuses on increasing the number of qubits, integrating more qubits on a single chip is considered more efficient than networking multiple smaller systems. VIO, with its 3D chip architecture, is seen as a crucial solution to scale up QPUs.

Funding and Strategic Goals for Growth

QuantWare recently raised €20 million in Series A funding, solidifying its position in the quantum ecosystem. The funding, which includes contributions from European Innovation Council and regional agencies, will help scale its team and technology. In addition to this, the startup has launched preorders for its new QPU, Contralto-A, which is designed for quantum error correction.

Commercializing Quantum Hardware and Future Plans

While big tech companies also race​ tо develop large QPUs, QuantWare focuses​ оn making quantum hardware commercially accessible.​ It plans​ tо distribute its QPUs directly and allow other companies​ tо use its technology through its Foundry and Packaging Services. The startup​ іs also collaborating with other quantum startups, such​ as Alice​ & Bob, Quantum Machines, and SEEQC,​ tо further develop its technology. QuantWare aims​ tо play​ a key role​ іn enabling quantum computing​ tо solve industrial-scale problems, including breakthroughs​ іn material science and sustainability.