EeroQ is developing a scalable quantum computing platform that utilizes individual electrons trapped in superfluid helium to create qubits, leveraging existing CMOS chip fabrication technology. This approach addresses the limitations of current quantum systems by enabling high qubit connectivity and long coherence times, facilitating the advancement of practical quantum computing applications.
Funding
$7.3M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
Current quantum computing platforms face limitations in qubit connectivity and coherence times, hindering the development of practical, scalable quantum computers. Existing systems often require specialized fabrication techniques and struggle to maintain qubit stability, making it difficult to scale up the number of qubits needed for complex computations.
Solution
EeroQ is developing a quantum computing platform that utilizes individual electrons trapped in superfluid helium to create qubits. This approach leverages existing CMOS chip fabrication technology, enabling rapid scalability and reduced resource requirements compared to other quantum computing methods. By trapping electrons in microchannels filled with superfluid helium, EeroQ aims to protect the intrinsic quantum properties of each electron, leading to exceptionally long coherence times. The platform's architecture allows for high qubit connectivity and the potential to fit millions of electrons on a single chip, eliminating the need for modular designs.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes researchers, developers, and organizations seeking a scalable quantum computing platform for applications in various fields, including biomedical research, climate change solutions, and materials science.
Features
- Qubits based on individual electrons trapped above pools of superfluid helium
- Microchannels fabricated into silicon wafers for precision trapping of electrons
- Compatibility with existing CMOS chip fabrication technology for scalable manufacturing
- Potential for exceptionally long coherence times due to the purity of superfluid helium
- High qubit connectivity without the need for modular designs
- Control and readout achieved through microwave signals and fast electronics
- Quantum information encoded in the lateral quantum motion of the electron in the engineered trap