Planck Dynamics, a portfolio company of Netherlands-based NUNC Capital BV, will deploy Quantum Computing Inc.’s NeuraWave photonic reservoir computer as the foundation for its AI applications following a new framework agreement and initial purchase order. The commitment includes five NeuraWave systems for immediate delivery, with a pathway established for up to 100 systems representing a potential program value exceeding $10 million. Yong Meng Sua, Chief Technology Officer at QCi, said that photonic reservoir computing is a new computing architecture for AI workloads that must operate at the edge, where data are generated. This initiative focuses on advancing AI capabilities at the edge, prioritizing low latency and real-time decision-making for commercial and government applications.
Quantum Computing Inc. (QCi) and Planck Dynamics are collaborating to deploy photonic reservoir computing for advanced artificial intelligence applications. The collaboration centers on QCi’s NeuraWave system, which will serve as a foundational platform for AI, with an initial purchase order for five systems already secured for immediate delivery. This initiative is more than a hardware sale; Planck Dynamics specifically selected NeuraWave as a core technology, establishing a pathway for scaled deployment as program milestones are met. Pouya Dianat, Chief Revenue Officer at QCi, explained that the agreement’s significance extends beyond the hardware sale, highlighting the strategic importance of the partnership. The customer’s program focuses on developing reservoir computing architectures utilizing an electro-optic approach to AI processing, targeting commercial and government markets where low latency and power efficiency are paramount.
Planck Dynamics intends to apply the technology to tactical operations, aiming to provide rapid, reliable insights to frontline personnel. Nathan Eskue, Managing Director of Planck Dynamics, stated that the company was created to bring real-time insights to tactical operators, emphasizing the need for AI algorithms capable of operating in sensor-rich environments. The company’s RAPTR platform, designed for mounted land forces and special operations, will integrate QCi’s photonic computing to amplify operator judgment and create a sustained advantage. NUNC Capital, as the lead investor in Planck Dynamics, views the partnership as validation of QCi’s technology and a step toward bringing advanced photonics capabilities into the European defense domain. Bram Oostvogel, Founding Partner at NUNC Capital BV, said that QCi’s selection of Planck Dynamics as an early commercialization and development partner for NeuraWave underscores the strategic nature of this collaboration. The companies will now begin technical kickoff activities and establish a formal Statement of Work to define development milestones and deployment schedules, accelerating the adoption of photonic computing in emerging AI markets.
The significance of this agreement extends well beyond the sale of the hardware. Planck Dynamics selected NeuraWave as a foundational technology platform and made an initial commercial commitment that provides a pathway for scaled deployment over time.
Pouya Dianat, Chief Revenue Officer at QCi
