Australian-German startup Quantum Brilliance has raised $20mn in Series<\/a> A funding as it looks to deploy small, portable quantum accelerators that promise to <\/span>supercharge the computational power of everything from data centres and robots to satellites.<\/span><\/p>\n A quantum accelerator is a specialised hardware unit that speeds up specific quantum algorithms, or tasks. They act as co-processors to classical computers, such as CPUs or GPUs, taking on specific quantum calculations.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Austrian deep tech fund Main Sequence, In-Q-Tel (IQT) in the US, and Japan\u2019s Intervalley Ventures led the funding round. \u201cIt represents a significant step forward as we advance the design, performance, and manufacturability of diamond quantum devices,\u201d said Quantum Brilliance CEO Mark Luo.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Founded in 2019, Quantum Brilliance uses diamonds in its accelerators, allowing them to operate at room temperature, unlike most quantum systems that need super-cooling.\u00a0 The result is quantum devices that are portable and energy-efficient, making them particularly useful for <\/span>large-scale deployment in <\/span>edge devices.<\/span><\/p>\n Showcase your startup at TNW Conference<\/p>\n Get noticed. Build brand awareness. Connect with the industry players who can help turn your big idea into the next big thing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n \u201cDiamond quantum technology<\/a> holds immense promise for developing compact and ruggedised quantum sensors and accelerators,\u201d said Nat Puffer, managing director at IQT. \u201cWe believe this technology will play a pivotal role in addressing strategic challenges across industries and critical national priorities.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Last year, Quantum Brilliance announced a strategic partnership with Oak Ridge National Laboratory in the United States, home to Frontier, the <\/span>world\u2019s first <\/span>exascale supercomputer<\/span><\/a>. The startup will install its diamond accelerators alongside the laboratory\u2019s high-performance computing (HPC) systems to explore the potential of combining quantum computing with classical computing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n In addition, Germany\u2019s cybersecurity agency awarded Quantum Brilliance a $15mn contract in September to deliver the world\u2019s first mobile quantum computer by 2027. A mobile quantum computer could perform complex calculations on-site instead of relying on data centres or cloud access.<\/span><\/p>\n Quantum computers are rewriting the rules of computing, tapp<\/a>ing into the mind-boggling magic of quantum physics to tackle problems regular machines can\u2019t touch. Powered by qubits that can juggle multiple states at once, they\u2019re built to crack optimisation puzzles, simulate complex systems, and revolutionise encryption \u2014 at blistering speeds.<\/span><\/p>\n Interest in quantum computing has been abuzz since <\/span>Google <\/span>unveiled an experimental machine<\/span><\/a> that was able to solve a mathematical equation in five minutes that a traditional supercomputer could not master in 10 septillion years. The breakthrough brought the dream of quantum computing a step closer to reality. Nevertheless, Nvidia\u2019s CEO Jensen Huang was quick to <\/span>pour cold water on the hype<\/span><\/a>, cautioning at CES 2025 that practical quantum applications are still 15-30 years away. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. Follow us on\u00a0Google News<\/a><\/span>\u00a0too, click on the star and choose us from your favorites.<\/span><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n If you want to read more like this article, you can visit our Technology category.<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n
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