Quantum networking company, Welinq, has received a €2.5 million EIC Transition grant to advance neutral atom quantum memory technology, a key component for the future quantum internet. The grant will support the development of products that will enable the clustering of quantum computers. Welinq, a spin-out from Sorbonne University, CNRS, and PSL-University, was founded in 2022 by Tom Darras, Prof. Julien Laurat, Dr. Eleni Diamanti, and Jean Lautier-Gaud. The company aims to become a European leader in building the Quantum Internet.
Welinq Secures 2.5M€ EIC Transition Grant for Quantum Internet Development
In a significant development for quantum networking, Welinq, a company specializing in quantum interconnects, has been awarded a competitive EIC Transition grant of 2.5M€. This grant is a recognition of Welinq’s innovative work in neutral atom quantum memory technology, developed as part of the QIA’s quantum flagship initiative in collaboration with Sorbonne University and CNRS. The funding from the European Union will provide Welinq with the resources to develop essential products for the emerging quantum internet, a crucial step towards the clustering of quantum computers.
The Role of the EIC Transition Grant
The EIC Transition grant is designed to support companies like Welinq in their quest to become key players in the development of the Quantum Internet. By developing advanced quantum networking hardware based on Welinq’s world-record quantum memory, the company aims to ensure its seamless integration and support within customer infrastructures. The EIC Transition grant will help Welinq translate cutting-edge research into industrial quantum information network products, which are critical for Europe’s strategic autonomy. It will also help advance Welinq’s quantum memory technology towards broader applications in distributed quantum computing.
The Impact of the EIC Transition Grant
The EIC’s support marks a significant turning point for quantum networking. The Quantum flagship has contributed to remarkable academic results, which Welinq is now maturing to offer the first European quantum networking products. This development is a major step forward for quantum communications and will enable ongoing projects, such as FranceQCI, to deliver even more results.
About Welinq
Welinq is a Quantum Networking company that develops and commercializes quantum links based on laser-cooled neutral atom quantum memories. These links are designed to interconnect quantum computers to drastically increase their computational power and to ensure their deployment in clusters on customer premises. Welinq is a spin-out from Sorbonne Université, CNRS, and PSL-University, founded in 2022 by Tom Darras, Prof. Julien Laurat, Dr. Eleni Diamanti, and Jean Lautier-Gaud.
The Future of Quantum Networking
The future of quantum networking looks promising with companies like Welinq leading the way in developing advanced quantum networking hardware. With the support of the EIC Transition grant, Welinq is well-positioned to translate cutting-edge research into industrial quantum information network products. These developments are not only critical for Europe’s strategic autonomy but also pave the way for broader applications in distributed quantum computing. As quantum technology continues to evolve, the quantum internet is becoming an increasingly tangible reality.
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