PhotonVentures

A proud first for QuiX Quantum. QuiX Quantum has been included in the Erasmus Centre for Entrepreneurship Top 250 for the first time, recognising the fastest-growing companies in the Netherlands. The report also highlights a broader shift in the Dutch economy: Industrial Tech has grown from just 2% of the Top 250 in 2017 to 14.4% in 2026. Photonics and quantum technology are explicitly recognised as moving from specialised fields towards the centre of economic and industrial activity. For us, this recognition is not only about growth. It reflects the people, expertise and commitment behind our technology. “Technology may be what makes QuiX Quantum unique, but our people are what make our growth possible. This recognition belongs to the entire team — to everyone who brings expertise, ownership and energy to building something that has never existed before.” says Maarten Overkemping, Head of People & Culture at QuiX Quantum. Thank you to the Erasmus Centre for Entrepreneurship for the recognition — and to everyone at QuiX Quantum who is building the future of photonic quantum computing. Read news: https://lnkd.in/eMQpj8au. Full report: https://lnkd.in/dMF5fw9H #QuiXQuantum #Top250 #QuantumComputing #Photonics #DeepTech

Forbes writer John Koetsier did a masterful job covering our achievement in delivering the world's first universal photonic quantum computer, Carina, this week, writing “Carina represents an important step toward enterprise-scale quantum computing.” John quoted our CEO Dr.-Ing. Stefan Hengesbach in the article, saying, “Other modalities will ultimately need photonic links to connect modules while preserving quantum information. Quix's approach is native to photonics, which means the communication and interconnect layer is not an add-on; it is part of the architecture from the start.” QuiX has always focused on delivering real photonic quantum hardware to real customers. With Carina, we’re building on that legacy, with a universal architecture designed to unlock the next generation of quantum applications. Carina’s hardware has delivered to the DLR Quantencomputing-Initiative, funded by the German Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space as part of its Universal Photonic Quantum facility and will be validate and connected to the QCI Connect computing platform. Learn more about Carina and universal quantum computing. Read the full article linked in the comments. #quantumcomputing #universalquantumcomputing #quantumtechnology #photonic #DLRQCI

We've been shortlisted for the ECOC Exhibition Industry Awards 2026, alongside 18 other companies in the Optical Component Innovation Award category. It's a great recognition of our team's dedication and hard work. Fingers crossed for 21 September in Málaga! 🤞

Hoe bouw je een wereldwijd toonaangevend quantumtechnologiebedrijf vanuit Nederland? Bij PhotonVentures investeren we in bedrijven die de grenzen van geïntegreerde fotonica verleggen. Een mooi voorbeeld is QuiX Quantum. In deze podcast van BNR Nieuwsradio deelt medeoprichter Jelmer Renema, zijn visie op fotonische quantumcomputers, de weg naar commercialisering en het bouwen van een bedrijf met wereldwijde ambitie. Een interessante podcast voor iedereen die meer wil weten over de toekomst van quantum computing. 🎧 Luister de podcast hieronder: https://lnkd.in/e-BEwnZu #QuantumComputing #IntegratedPhotonics #DeepTech #Photonics

From the optical table to a programmable quantum photonics platform. Today, QuiX Quantum launches Alquor 2.0—our next-generation rack-mountable quantum photonic processor for universities and research organizations. Quantum photonics research still depends heavily on complex optical-table setups that require continuous alignment, stabilization and manual configuration. Alquor 2.0 is designed to change that. Built on our silicon nitride photonic technology, the system provides researchers with a stable, programmable and reproducible platform for quantum optics, boson sampling, quantum communication, quantum simulation and photonic quantum computing research. Available in 8-, 20- and 32-mode configurations, Alquor 2.0 combines: ▪️ Ultra-low-loss integrated photonics ▪️ Room-temperature operation ▪️ Programmable multimode processing ▪️ Python-based control and automation ▪️ A 3U, 19-inch rack-mountable architecture ▪️ Integration with the QuiX Quantum PACU platform More than 20 Alquor systems are already supporting research teams worldwide. Alquor 2.0 builds on this foundation with improved scalability, control, thermal stability and system integration. To support faster adoption, eligible universities and public research organizations can receive a 20% early adopter discount on the 8-mode configuration for orders placed by September 30, 2026. Press Release: https://lnkd.in/daJRjJzG Explore Alquor 2.0: https://lnkd.in/dW94sVJF For commercial inquiries: sales@quixquantum.com #QuantumComputing #QuantumPhotonics #Photonics #QuantumResearch #IntegratedPhotonics #DeepTech

The future of displays is becoming photonic ⚡ Congratulations to Tim Tiek and the Brilliance RGB team on making their next-generation RGB light engine available for customer testing. Thanks to Jose Pozo and Optica for highlighting this development in this insightful article and video. PhotonVentures continuous to support the team as they bring integrated photonics to next-generation AR, automotive, and industrial display applications. #IntegratedPhotonics #DeepTech #AR #Automotive #Photonics

Mooi om ons portfoliobedrijf PhotonFirst terug te zien in De Telegraaf (24 juli) als één van de Nederlandse succesverhalen op de Farnborough International Airshow afgelopen week. Zie link: https://lnkd.in/e5zwp5KV De aandacht volgt op de recente samenwerking met de Ierse Curtiss-Wright Corporation, een belangrijke stap in de verdere toepassing van de geïntegreerde fotonische sensortechnologie van PhotonFirst binnen de luchtvaart- en defensiesector. “Het is fantastisch dat zo’n grote partij onze technologie nu gaat gebruiken.” Leendert-Jan Nijstad, CEO PhotonFirst Gefeliciteerd aan Leendert-Jan en het hele PhotonFirst-team met deze mooie mijlpaal. Dit onderstreept de groeiende rol van geïntegreerde fotonica in de luchtvaart- en defensiesector. #IntegratedPhotonics #DeepTech #Aerospace #DefenseTech

Forbes writer John Koetsier did a masterful job covering our achievement in delivering the world's first universal photonic quantum computer, Carina, this week, writing “Carina represents an important step toward enterprise-scale quantum computing.” John quoted our CEO Dr.-Ing. Stefan Hengesbach in the article, saying, “Other modalities will ultimately need photonic links to connect modules while preserving quantum information. Quix's approach is native to photonics, which means the communication and interconnect layer is not an add-on; it is part of the architecture from the start.” QuiX has always focused on delivering real photonic quantum hardware to real customers. With Carina, we’re building on that legacy, with a universal architecture designed to unlock the next generation of quantum applications. Carina’s hardware has delivered to the DLR Quantencomputing-Initiative, funded by the German Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space as part of its Universal Photonic Quantum facility and will be validate and connected to the QCI Connect computing platform. Learn more about Carina and universal quantum computing. Read the full article linked in the comments. #quantumcomputing #universalquantumcomputing #quantumtechnology #photonic #DLRQCI

Congratulations to Dr.-Ing. Stefan Hengesbach and the QuiX Quantum team on the launch of Carina, the world’s first universal photonic quantum computing architecture for customer deployment. This is an important milestone for both QuiX and the broader photonic quantum computing ecosystem, bringing scalable, deployable quantum computing another step closer to real-world applications. At PhotonVentures, we are proud to back pioneering companies like QuiX Quantum that are shaping the future of computing through integrated photonics.