QuTech Spinout Q*Bird Rebrands to Falqon Systems to Commercialize Quantum Secure Networks
AI-summarised brief · reviewed before publication
Delft‑based quantum communications company QBird rebranded as Falqon Systems on September 16, 2026, to unify its product line and expand from component manufacturing to full end‑to‑end Quantum Secure Networks (QSN). The rebrand retains the existing ownership, leadership, and customer contracts, with CEO Dr. Ingrid Romijn at the helm. Falqon’s platform integrates Measurement‑Device‑Independent QKD hardware, a hybrid key manager, and SDN‑controlled domain controller, enabling multi‑node star topologies across European telecom and data‑center links. Current deployments span the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, Ireland, Austria, and Spain, including Madrid’s MadQCI network, supporting European digital sovereignty goals.
💡 Why It Matters
- · The unified Falqon platform positions the company to deliver scalable, secure quantum networks that meet EuroQCI standards, potentially accelerating the adoption of quantum‑safe communications across critical infrastructure.
