QTREX Gains First Look at Quantum Interconnect IP from Research

QTREX Quantum Ltd. has secured first option to negotiate a commercial license for intellectual property stemming from a new research collaboration with Northeastern University, focused on building quantum connectivity. The program will concentrate on micro-system structures and interconnect geometries designed for cryogenic environments, evaluating materials to support novel quantum architectures. This expansion adds to QTREX’s existing platform of proprietary materials, advanced manufacturing, and cryogenic interconnect capabilities. “Additive manufacturing of electronics and microsystems holds exciting potential to reshape how we approach electrical connectivity,” said Benyamin Davaji, Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Northeastern University.

QTREX-Northeastern Collaboration Targets Cryogenic Interconnect Architectures

QTREX Quantum Ltd. has secured a first option to negotiate a commercial license to intellectual property resulting from a new research program with Northeastern University, a move signaling an expansion of its quantum computing infrastructure capabilities. The program has already commenced, focusing on developing advanced micro-system structures specifically designed for cryogenic environments, critical for maintaining the delicate quantum states necessary for computation. This research aims to create novel interconnect geometries that could underpin new quantum connectivity architectures, addressing current limitations in scaling and performance. QTREX, a company specializing in additively manufactured electronics, intends to integrate the research findings, complementing its existing portfolio of proprietary materials and manufacturing processes. The research will center on evaluating a range of materials, conductive, dielectric, and superconducting, for their performance under extreme cold, alongside detailed characterization of fabricated structures.

Northeastern University brings to the partnership its designation as a leading R1 research university and the resources of its Quantum Materials and Sensing Institute, providing expertise in quantum materials, superconducting devices, and nanofabrication. Benyamin Davaji of Northeastern University’s Electrical and Computer Engineering department will lead the research effort, leveraging his NSF-funded work on superconducting nanowire detectors. Davaji’s focus on micron-scale precision is particularly noteworthy, as reducing parasitic effects, unwanted electrical characteristics, is paramount in maintaining signal integrity within quantum systems. This collaboration represents a strategic investment by QTREX to move beyond component-level innovation toward a fully integrated quantum connectivity platform.

According to Dagi Ben-Noon, CEO of QTREX, “We believe that the combination of our proprietary technology platform with the deep scientific knowledge, research infrastructure and years of experience of Northeastern University’s researchers, led by Benyamin Davaji, creates a powerful foundation for developments in quantum interconnect architectures.” The company’s stated goal is to combine materials science, advanced manufacturing, and processor-interface technologies into a cohesive system, and this program is designed to accelerate that process by translating academic research into potential commercial technologies for future quantum systems. Joint teams from both QTREX and Northeastern University have already begun defining research objectives and allocating responsibilities, indicating a rapid start to the program and a commitment to tangible results.