QuiX Quantum Leads National Mission to Develop 100+ Qubit Photonic Quantum Computer

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QuiX Quantum Leads National Mission to Develop 100+ Qubit Photonic Quantum Computer

Curated by Shubham · TechCapsules · Nov 11, 2026

AI-summarised brief · reviewed before publication

QuiX Quantum has been appointed leader of a national mission under Phase II of the PhotonDelta National Growth Fund to build a universal photonic quantum computer with more than 100 qubits. The three‑year programme, running from January 2026 to December 2028, unites the Dutch‑German firm with nine industrial and academic partners to deliver twelve hardware components across the photonic stack, including ultra‑low‑loss silicon‑nitride waveguides, quasi‑deterministic single‑photon sources, on‑chip photon‑number‑resolving detectors, sub‑10 ns control ASICs and manufacturable chip designs. The consortium will integrate these advances, track progress with shared KPIs, and produce a manufacturing strategy for 100‑plus‑qubit systems. The effort supports QuiX Quantum’s fault‑tolerant roadmap and aims to cement a European supply chain for large‑scale photonic quantum computing, positioning the Netherlands as a quantum technology hub.

💡 Why It Matters

· By delivering a domestically sourced 100‑qubit photonic processor, the mission gives Europe a rare chance to own critical quantum hardware rather than rely on overseas vendors.

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