Oxford Ionics, a quantum computing startup, has appointed former Arm CTO Dipesh Patel as a non-executive director. The company has also secured funding from the UK’s National Security Strategic Investment Fund. Oxford Ionics is focused on solving critical scalability issues in quantum computing. The company has developed a unique approach to designing and scaling trapped ion technology, one of the most promising quantum computing technologies.
Oxford Ionics’ trapped ion processors use a patented Electronic Qubit Control (EQC) system to control the qubits, combining the performance of individual atoms with the scalability and reliability of electronics integrated into silicon chips. The company has recently published research addressing the challenge of wiring chips in quantum computers and has begun construction on a new 30,000 sq-foot office and lab space.
Oxford Ionics, a startup focused on addressing the scalability issues in quantum computing, has appointed Dipesh Patel, former CTO of Arm, as a non-executive director. Patel’s experience managing technical teams at Arm is expected to benefit Oxford Ionics as it continues to develop its technology.
In addition to this appointment, Oxford Ionics has secured £2 million in funding from the UK’s National Security Strategic Investment Fund (NSSIF). This funding will further develop the company’s trapped ion technology, which aims to solve critical challenges faced by current and future generations of quantum computers.
Oxford Ionics’ Approach to Quantum Computing
Oxford Ionics was founded in 2019 by Dr Chris Ballance and Dr Tom Harty. The company has a unique approach to designing and scaling trapped ions, a promising technology in quantum computing. Trapped ions have been used in the highest-performing quantum computers to date.
The company’s trapped ion processors use a patented Electronic Qubit Control (EQC) system to control the qubits. This system allows Oxford Ionics to combine the high performance of individual atoms with the scalability and reliability of electronics integrated into silicon chips.
Oxford Ionics’ Contributions to Quantum Computing
Oxford Ionics has significantly addressed key scalability and integration challenges in the quantum computing industry. This progress has been demonstrated in two recent scientific publications.
In the first paper, the team showed how their technology can solve a major challenge in building powerful quantum computers: wiring the chips. The company’s patented WISE architecture ensures that the number of wires needed to control chips doesn’t become impractical as the chips become more powerful. In the second paper, they demonstrated one of the underpinning techniques of this architecture in an experimental prototype.
Expansion of Oxford Ionics from Series A
Following a successful Series A round earlier this year, Oxford Ionics plans to expand its team to 61 by the end of 2023. This expansion will particularly focus on its quantum science, chip design, and software engineering teams.
To support this growth, the company has recently begun construction on a new 30,000-square-foot office and lab space. This space will house its Quantum Computing as a Service (QCaaS) offering, a cloud-based platform that will allow customers access to the latest quantum computing hardware.
Dipesh Patel’s Role at Oxford Ionics
Dipesh Patel, the newly appointed non-executive director at Oxford Ionics, expressed his excitement about his new role. With his extensive experience at Arm, Patel understands the challenges and opportunities for scaling highly technical companies. He is looking forward to supporting the development of Oxford Ionics and being a part of its mission.
“Dr Chris Ballance, co-founder & CEO of Oxford Ionics, said: “We’re delighted to welcome Dipesh to the Oxford Ionics board, and to receive backing from the UK’s NSSIF. Quantum computing is a critical technology that will play a role in the security of the UK and we’re excited to continue to develop the infrastructure that will make quantum computing a reality.”
“Dipesh Patel, Oxford Ionics non-executive director, said: “It’s an honour to be appointed a non-executive director at Oxford Ionics. From my many years at Arm, I understand the challenges and opportunities for scaling highly technical, groundbreaking companies, taking them from the innovation stage to widespread adoption. I’m looking forward to supporting Chris and Tom as they develop Oxford Ionics and to be a part of this exhilarating mission.”
Summary
Oxford Ionics, a quantum computing startup, has appointed former Arm CTO Dipesh Patel as a non-executive director and secured £2 million in funding from the UK’s National Security Strategic Investment Fund. The company, which is developing trapped ion technology to address scalability issues in quantum computing, is also expanding its team and facilities, and has recently published research on its patented Electronic Qubit Control system and WISE architecture.
- Quantum computing startup Oxford Ionics has appointed former Arm CTO, Dipesh Patel, as a non-executive director.
- The company has secured £2 million in funding from the UK’s National Security Strategic Investment Fund (NSSIF).
- Oxford Ionics is working on solving critical scalability issues in quantum computing, specifically in the development of its trapped ion technology.
- The company was founded in 2019 by Dr Chris Ballance and Dr Tom Harty and has made significant progress in addressing key scalability and integration challenges in the industry.
- Oxford Ionics’ trapped ion processors use a patented Electronic Qubit Control (EQC) system to control the qubits, combining the performance of individual atoms with the scalability and reliability of electronics integrated into silicon chips.
- The company has recently begun construction on a new 30,000-square-foot office and lab space and plans to expand its team to 61 by the end of 2023.
- Oxford Ionics is also developing a Quantum Computing as a Service (QCaaS) offering, a cloud-based platform that will allow customers access to the latest quantum computing hardware.
