Quantum technology company Q-CTRL is expanding its global presence with new offices in Germany and the UK. The European offices will focus on research, strategic technology, and technical product development. The Berlin office, led by Dr Andre Carvalho, will be part of EU-centric R&D activities and collaborate with local quantum computing companies. Q-CTRL’s UK presence will build on the AUKUS trilateral security partnership and provide direct access to industry-focused efforts in quantum technology. The company has established a commercial relationship with the UKRI’s National Quantum Computing Centre (NQCC).
Q-CTRL Expands to Europe with Offices in Germany and the UK
Q-CTRL, a global leader in quantum control infrastructure software, has announced the opening of new offices in Germany and the UK as part of its continued global expansion. These new offices will enable Q-CTRL to add talent to its world-leading research team, collaborate with European partners and customers to explore quantum computing’s potential and strengthen strategic relationships in the defense applications of quantum sensing. By establishing a local presence, Q-CTRL will join an emerging community of startups in the European Quantum Industry.
The European offices will focus on research, strategic technology, and technical product development. Q-CTRL’s Berlin office will be part of EU-centric R&D activities, drawing from Germany’s strong research base and local talent. It will take advantage of one of the most robust tech and creative industries in Europe, with close proximity to an emerging set of companies using quantum computing to solve new challenges.
The Berlin office will be led by Dr Andre Carvalho, Q-CTRL’s Head of Quantum Control Solutions. Carvalho is building a solutions team attracting experts in quantum control, quantum information, and quantum hardware. The team will engage local customers to ensure technical success, lead original research, and establish new business with European partners.
Expansion into the UK Builds on AUKUS Partnership
Q-CTRL’s expansion into the UK is built on the AUKUS trilateral security partnership between Australia, the UK, and the US. Announced in September 2021, the partnership aims to enhance joint defense capabilities by focusing on cyber capabilities, artificial intelligence, quantum technologies, and additional undersea capabilities. Q-CTRL’s active development of a new class of “software-defined” quantum sensors enabling navigation without GPS aligns directly with these objectives.
Q-CTRL’s UK presence gives the company access to some of the essential industry-focused efforts in quantum technology. Q-CTRL has already established a commercial relationship with the UKRI’s National Quantum Computing Centre (NQCC) and will work to expand its support for the local finance sector as it begins adopting quantum computing. In addition, Q-CTRL will partner with defence and civilian end users of its advanced quantum sensors to advance applications in resources, navigation, and climate monitoring.
Q-CTRL’s Growing Team and Impact on the Quantum Industry
Q-CTRL currently employs more than 90 staff across its Product, Research, Engineering, and Operations Divisions, and the company is actively seeking expressions of interest for job candidates for multiple roles in the new European offices. Founded by Michael J. Biercuk in 2017, Q-CTRL has pioneered the quantum infrastructure software segment and has become the leading product-focused software company in the broader quantum sector.
In 2022, Q-CTRL augmented its product leadership, bringing in deep tech executive Aravind Ratnam as Chief Strategy Officer and Silicon Valley veteran Alex Shih as Head of Product to guide a team of world-class engineers and product specialists. Q-CTRL has been an inaugural IBM Quantum Startup network member since 2018 and recently announced partnerships with end-users Xerox PARC, Capgemini, and Transport for NSW.
Q-CTRL’s Quantum Control Infrastructure Software
Q-CTRL’s quantum control infrastructure software for R&D professionals and quantum computing end users delivers the highest performance error-correcting and suppressing techniques globally. It provides a unique capability to accelerate the pathway to the first practical quantum computers and quantum sensors. Q-CTRL operates a globally leading quantum sensing division focused on software-level innovation for strategic capability.
Q-CTRL has also developed Black Opal, an edtech platform that enables users to quickly learn quantum computing. With international headquarters in Sydney, Los Angeles, and Berlin, Q-CTRL is well-positioned to contribute meaningfully to the exceptional local research community and engage more directly with key customers in the European market.
“The team at Q-CTRL is proud of the long-standing commercial and research partnerships it has built with European Universities and Industry – from Chalmers and Liverpool to Alice&Bob, Pasqal and the UKRI,” said Q-CTRL Founder and CEO Prof. Michael J. Biercuk. “We’re now excited to be establishing a vibrant physical presence across key European markets as we work to make quantum technology useful through our unique solutions. It’s very exciting to be able to engage more directly with key customers and contribute meaningfully to the exceptional local research community.”
Summary
Q-CTRL, a quantum control infrastructure software leader, is expanding its global presence with new offices in Germany and the UK to collaborate with European partners and customers in quantum computing and defence applications. The company’s UK presence will provide direct access to industry-focused quantum technology efforts, while the Berlin office will focus on EU-centric R&D activities and local talent.
- Q-CTRL, a global leader in quantum control infrastructure software, announces opening new offices in Germany and the UK to expand its presence in Europe.
- The European offices will focus on research, strategic technology, and technical product development.
- The Berlin office will be led by Dr Andre Carvalho, Q-CTRL’s Head of Quantum Control Solutions, and will be part of EU-centric R&D activities.
- Q-CTRL’s UK presence builds on the AUKUS trilateral security partnership between Australia, the UK, and the US, focusing on cyber capabilities, artificial intelligence, quantum technologies, and undersea capabilities.
- The company has already established a commercial relationship with the UKRI’s National Quantum Computing Centre (NQCC). It will work to expand its support for the local finance sector as it adopts quantum computing.
- Q-CTRL will also partner with defence and civilian end users of its advanced quantum sensors to advance resources, navigation, and climate monitoring applications.
- Founded by Prof. Michael J. Biercuk in 2017, Q-CTRL has become a leading product-focused software company in the quantum sector. It currently employs over 90 staff across its Product, Research, Engineering, and Operations Divisions.
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