Baden-Württemberg's Prime Minister Winfried Kretschmann visits Quantum Brilliance's European headquarters in Stuttgart
Winfried Kretschmann learns about the state of the art and economic potential of quantum computing on site
Establishment and promotion of a cluster "Quantum Valley BW" could further strengthen the business location
Collaboration between Quantum Brilliance, Fraunhofer IAF and Ulm University advances quantum computing in Baden-Württemberg
STUTTGART, January 21, 2022 ––– Quantum Brilliance, the German-Australian manufacturer of innovative quantum computing hardware, welcomed a prominent guest to its recently opened European headquarters in Stuttgart on January 20, 2022: Baden-Württemberg's Prime Minister Winfried Kretschmann paid a visit to Mark Mattingley-Scott, Head of Europe, to learn about the company's work on site. Quantum Brilliance works closely with the Freiburg-based Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Solid State Physics IAF and the University of Ulm. In Baden-Württemberg, a powerful cluster is being created for the further development and commercialization of this forward-looking technology.
Quantum computing as the key to solving environmental challenges
During the on-site discussion, Minister-President Winfried Kretschmann was particularly interested in the possible contribution of diamond-based quantum computers to solving ecological challenges. Quantum Brilliance Manager Mark Mattingley-Scott emphasized, among other things, the outstanding opportunities for research and development in the field of quantum computing in Baden-Württemberg as a business location – and also the excellent conditions for the future production of quantum computers. In addition, existing problems in the development of the production infrastructure and in particular the provision of the necessary rough diamonds were discussed and possible solutions were discussed, such as the establishment of a "Quantum Valley BW" in Baden-Württemberg. There was also a discussion about how important the protection of intellectual property is, especially for start-ups – and, together with the integration of highly qualified talents, an essential point for the success of quantum technology in Baden-Württemberg and throughout Germany.
Quantum computing based on artificial diamonds
Quantum Brilliance is one of the pioneers in the use of synthetically generated diamonds in quantum computing. The advantage over other approaches is that quantum computing based on artificial diamonds also works at room temperature. Other technical approaches require energy- and space-intensive cooling, for example with liquid helium. In addition, diamond substrates can be used to produce quantum accelerators in small form factors that can be used anywhere and can also be deployed in classical computing systems. This is a prerequisite for the commercialization of the technology and the step from the lab to the field. The first corresponding product generation from Quantum Brilliance has already reached market maturity, in the size of a 19-inch server rack module. The next miniaturization steps are imminent. Then the quantum computers will only be as big as a lunch box.
"Start-ups like Quantum Brilliance are real disruptors," explains Prime Minister Winfried Kretschmann. "With the company's groundbreaking technology, quantum-based business models can be used on a broad scale in the future. And all this without time-consuming cooling. I am very pleased that the scientific basis for this has been laid in Baden-Württemberg. We need to combine the excellence of our research institutions and the innovative strength of our companies in a powerful way. To this end, we will form a cluster for quantum technologies in Baden-Württemberg."
"With quantum computing, we are opening the door to a new computer age," emphasizes Dr. Mark Mattingley-Scott, Head of Europe at Quantum Brilliance. "Instead of a binary computing system, i.e. consisting of ones and zeros, quantum computing works with an almost infinite number of variables. This makes incomparably more complex and faster computing power possible. Germany, with its unique research and university landscape, is virtually predestined to take the leading position in this future market. If the right course is set now, quantum computing can eventually take over the status in the German economy that the automotive industry has today. I am pleased that both the state government and the federal government have recognized this and are treating quantum computing with appropriate priority."