Kipu Quantum

New crew member at Kipu Quantum Spaceship: Welcome Benedict Wenzel! We are thrilled to announce that Benedict has joined our quantum computing startup as Strategic Projects & Partnership Manager in Q2! In his role, Benedict has taken on the management of public funding and B2G collaborations, enabling our team to secure critical resources for groundbreaking quantum computing projects that will have a far-reaching impact on society soon! His expertise and dedication will be invaluable as we continue to push the boundaries of quantum technology and drive innovation forward. Benedict holds a Master of Science degree in Physics from the Technische Universität Berlin with a specialization in Quantum Optics. After his studies he worked as an Innovation Manager at DIN Deutsches Institut für Normung e. V.. In this role he was Secretary of the European Focus Group on Quantum Technologies at CEN and CENELEC, supporting the group in creating a standardization roadmap for Quantum Technologies and ensuring the harmonization with other international standardization bodies and activities. Furthermore, Benedict worked for VDI/VDE Innovation + Technik GmbH as a scientific consultant for quantum technologies. He is co-author of studies on Quantum Computing and its’ industrial potential for the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action and the Hessian state chancellery. Benedict is also co-founder and host of the amazing podcast #Quantenradar on Quantum Technologies with top-class guests from academia and industry. In his free time, Benedict enjoys playing table tennis in and for his club Lichtenrader SC and go on hikes all over the world. In his role as a Strategic Projects and Partnership Manager at Kipu he will drive the important topic of public funding and B2G projects and initiate the creation of valuable collaboration with other companies as well as research institutes fostering the utilization of Quantum Computers. Please join us in welcoming Benedict to the team! 🎉 Sounds amazing? It is! Join one of the hottest start-ups in Quantum Computing, shape the future of technology and get in touch with our fast growing, open, transparent, and caring company culture! https://lnkd.in/eQRJ-HmP #Welcome #QuantumComputing #StrategicProjects #Partnerships #Innovation #FundingOpportunities

GERMANY NEEDS QUANTUM ADVANTAGE: Secretary of State Dr. Franziska Brantner Visits Kipu Quantum We were honored to welcome Dr. Franziska Brantner, Parliamentary State Secretary at the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action, to Kipu Quantum. Our discussion focused on the economic policies needed to advance #quantumcomputing in Germany. Our CEO, Daniel Volz, and Chief Visionary Officer, Enrique Solano, alongside our team members Benedict Wenzel, David Niehaus, and Michael Falkenthal, Sara Schöne, Joanna Folberth, highlighted the importance of quantum computing for the economy and discussed why the smooth integration of quantum solutions is still years away. "Our algorithms allow for an up to 1500-fold reduction in the number of required qubits, thus accelerating the realization of some industrial applications on quantum computers by up to ten years," said Enrique Solano. Dr. Franziska Brantner emphasized the importance of concrete developments in quantum computing for the future competitiveness of Germany and Europe: "Quantum computing is not only a technological revolution but also an enormous opportunity for our industry. I am very pleased that companies from our region, such as Kipu Quantum, are presenting concrete ideas and solutions to make quantum computing applications usable." At Kipu Quantum, we believe that current funding mechanisms need to be more focused to achieve a "ChatGPT momentum" in the field of quantum technology. "Germany needs a bold national strategy coordinated at both the state and federal levels providing flexible funding. Given geostrategic risks, it is crucial to strengthen quantum-native startups headquartered in Germany," said Daniel Volz. State Secretary Dr. Franziska Brantner noted with great interest Kipu Quantum’s strategic acquisition of PlanQK. The German platform for quantum applications is the first open, community-based solution that enables smooth collaboration between researchers, quantum application developers, hardware providers and industrial end-users. "We must seize the opportunities for Germany and Europe in the field of quantum computing. Cooperation between science and industry is central to this," said Dr. Franziska Brantner. Read the official statement here: https://lnkd.in/dGg72Rhr

KIPU ACQUIRES QUANTUM COMPUTING PLATFORM PLANQK We are pleased to announce a strategic acquisition of PlanQK, the German quantum computing platform successfully built and commercialized by Anaqor AG. The well-established and industry-recognized PlanQK platform with a growing quantum ecosystem of more than 100 organizations enhances accessibility to #quantumcomputing across various sectors, serving a broad range of users from leading companies such as BASF, DB Systel GmbH, T-Labs and TRUMPF . The acquisition will drastically accelerate the commercialization of Kipu’s application- and hardware-specific algorithms, as services through the PlanQK platform, enabling frictionless access for organizations to integrate quantum solutions into their existing processes. Kipu's CEO, Daniel Volz, remarked, “Kipu Quantum's massively compressed algorithms enable the use of today's quantum processors across multiple industries to solve industrially sized problems, without waiting a decade for massive quantum computers. Our work with customers such as BASF, Deutsches Zentrum für Luft-und Raumfahrt e.V., and MASORANGE has demonstrated that this is feasible. Making our world-leading algorithm services accessible through the PlanQK platform will make our capabilities available to a much wider audience.” Michael Falkenthal, lead architect of the PlanQK platform stated, “By merging our deep technical expertise and strengths with Kipu, we aim to deliver unparalleled value and accelerate access to quantum computing capabilities sooner than anticipated. PlanQK will remain an open, community-driven platform, enhanced by our partnerships and research initiatives to support all quantum innovators. Together, we will facilitate seamless integration of quantum solutions into existing organizational processes, broadening the reach and application of advanced quantum technologies." Enrique Solano, emphasized, ”We are delighted to welcome the elite team of PlanQK, bolstering our capabilities. We share the mission to lead along the upcoming quantum advantage era. We appreciate the unique qualities and talents our new colleagues bring to accomplish this challenge. Together, we are here to make history and make useful quantum computing as soon as possible." Alexandra Beckstein, CEO and co-founder of QAI Ventures, whose Swiss-based accelerator program KIPU graduated in 2023, commented, “We highly appreciate the strategic move in acquiring the PlanQK platform. This confirms Kipu’s commitment to the era of useful quantum computing and positions the company as a frontrunner. We will continue to support their journey towards business-relevant quantum computing.” Read the full press release here: https://lnkd.in/d73tUXw2

KIPU ACQUIRES QUANTUM COMPUTING PLATFORM PLANQK We are pleased to announce a strategic acquisition of PlanQK, the German quantum computing platform successfully built and commercialized by Anaqor AG. The well-established and industry-recognized PlanQK platform with a growing quantum ecosystem of more than 100 organizations enhances accessibility to #quantumcomputing across various sectors, serving a broad range of users from leading companies such as BASF, DB Systel GmbH, T-Labs and TRUMPF . The acquisition will drastically accelerate the commercialization of Kipu’s application- and hardware-specific algorithms, as services through the PlanQK platform, enabling frictionless access for organizations to integrate quantum solutions into their existing processes. Kipu's CEO, Daniel Volz, remarked, “Kipu Quantum's massively compressed algorithms enable the use of today's quantum processors across multiple industries to solve industrially sized problems, without waiting a decade for massive quantum computers. Our work with customers such as BASF, Deutsches Zentrum für Luft-und Raumfahrt e.V., and MASORANGE has demonstrated that this is feasible. Making our world-leading algorithm services accessible through the PlanQK platform will make our capabilities available to a much wider audience.” Michael Falkenthal, lead architect of the PlanQK platform stated, “By merging our deep technical expertise and strengths with Kipu, we aim to deliver unparalleled value and accelerate access to quantum computing capabilities sooner than anticipated. PlanQK will remain an open, community-driven platform, enhanced by our partnerships and research initiatives to support all quantum innovators. Together, we will facilitate seamless integration of quantum solutions into existing organizational processes, broadening the reach and application of advanced quantum technologies." Enrique Solano, emphasized, ”We are delighted to welcome the elite team of PlanQK, bolstering our capabilities. We share the mission to lead along the upcoming quantum advantage era. We appreciate the unique qualities and talents our new colleagues bring to accomplish this challenge. Together, we are here to make history and make useful quantum computing as soon as possible." Alexandra Beckstein, CEO and co-founder of QAI Ventures, whose Swiss-based accelerator program KIPU graduated in 2023, commented, “We highly appreciate the strategic move in acquiring the PlanQK platform. This confirms Kipu’s commitment to the era of useful quantum computing and positions the company as a frontrunner. We will continue to support their journey towards business-relevant quantum computing.” Read the full press release here: https://lnkd.in/d73tUXw2

New crew member at Kipu Quantum Spaceship: Welcome Lia B.! We are delighted to welcome Lia Beardi as a working student in #HumanResources to our team at Kipu Quantum! Since May, Lia has been bringing her passion for HR and her fresh perspectives to our growing company. At Kipu, we are committed to innovation not just in technology but also in creating a supportive and inclusive workplace. Lia’s contributions are already making a significant impact, and we are excited to see her grow with us. She has already shown remarkable dedication and enthusiasm in her role, e.g. in supporting the organization of our amazing Berlin two-days full team meeting in June. Her keen interest in the dynamic world of quantum computing and her commitment to fostering a positive and productive workplace environment make her a perfect fit for our team. Lia is currently doing her master's degree at University of Potsdam and specializing in work and organizational psychology. During her bachelor studies at Bielefeld University, she worked for two years on an EU research project that focused on the digitalization of mental health treatment. Before starting at Kipu, she has supported other companies in various administrative HR tasks. Lia: “Now with my change to Kipu, I can take a holistic view of HR work by supporting Svenja Anderer, HR Director at Kipu Quantum, with all the exciting tasks that need to be tackled in a fast growing Tech Start-Up!” Please join us in welcoming Lia to the team! 🎉 Sounds amazing? It is! Join one of the hottest start-ups in #QuantumComputing, shape the future of technology and get in touch with our fast growing, open, transparent, and caring company culture!  https://lnkd.in/eQRJ-HmP #Welcome #HRTeam #QuantumComputing #NewBeginnings #TeamGrowth

Pharma, MedTech and LifeScience at Quantum Synergies in Basel! Our Kipu Quantum team had the pleasure of attending the Quantum Synergies event, hosted by our friends from uptownBasel, QAI Ventures, QuantumBasel, and Roche. It was fantastic to connect with key players in the #lifescience industry, including Merck Gruppe , Novartis, Boehringer Ingelheim and Roche, and to catch up on their latest developments and research in quantum and AI. The insightful talks by Michael Streif and Thomas Ehmer emphasized the need for novel algorithms to push quantum computing towards practical applications, reducing time-to-solution and achieving better results. This is precisely what we at Kipu are focusing on, and we look forward to exploring new use cases with our compression techniques. Kudos to QuantumBasel and QAIventures for creating such a dynamic quantum ecosystem. Your dedication to accelerating global quantum technologies is truly impressive. Proud to be part of this ecosystem! Lastly, we keep our fingers crossed for the successful establishment of IonQ quantum systems at uptownBasel soon. Alexandra Beckstein, Marius Almstedt, Matteo Krummenacher, Nadine Kugler, Hans-Jörg Fankhauser, Anca Albu, Julien Baglio, Ph.D. Jochen Hurlebaus, Iria Boullosa, Nicole H. Romano, Philip Pisa, Tobias Denzler, Simon Benavides Pinjosovsky, PhD,Joerg Hoelzing, PhD Stefano Gianolini, Esperanza Cuenca Gómez,Dr. Frederik Flöther, Gianni Del Bimbo, Hrvoje Mohorić, Gianni Del Bimbo Hubert Chaperon,James Creeden, MD PhD, Jeroen Bakker,Philipp K.,Lukas André, Désirée Lehmann Matthias Kaiser, Daniel Volz

Dear IBM friends, thank you for hosting our Kipu Quantum team yesterday at the Quantum Industry Exchange 3.0 It was a pleasure to talk with your IBM team, partners, and customers. Great seeing how IBM is pushing for quantum utility and Kipu Quantum for quantum advantage, while building a strong network of partners to tackle industry challenges. We are excited to see more and more industries diving into the quantum world, not for the promised future but for the present usefulness level. Looking forward to working with IBM on our Kipu Quantum computing solutions to solve real industry problems together! Learn more about our digital compression techniques, which have enabled us to set a new record in quantum optimization with up to 100 qubits implemented on IBM systems. We will continue with our smart encoding in hardware of industry use cases to offer more and better, stay tuned. https://lnkd.in/eNkHm6-i Bosch, Vitesco Technologies, Deloitte, Quantagonia Dr. Jan-Rainer Lahmann, Anke Voelpel, Johannes N. Greiner, Angel Gonzalez, Dr. Elmar Mitterreiter, Dr. Sieglinde Pfaendler, Gabriele Compostella, Jana Foehlisch, Steffen Thoss, Theresa Schreyer, Dr. Renata Jovanovic, Julia Menzel, Theresa Schreyer, Marcel Quennet, Matthias Wulff, Andrey Hoursanov, Marc Maußner, Daniel Volz, Jan Trautmann, Matthias Kaiser, Joanna Folberth

Final of the Airbus-BMW Group Quantum Computing Challenge (ABQCC) Out of 420 teams, we are proud to be one of the 15 finalists chosen to work on one of four innovative use cases formulated by experts from Airbus and BMW Group, in collaboration with the Amazon Quantum Solutions Lab. This challenge is a unique opportunity for collaboration between industry and academia, aiming to address real-world industry problems using cutting-edge quantum computing technology. Our Kipu team is excited to contribute with our proposal for Quantum-Enhanced Autonomy. With our quantum computing expertise, we are highly motivated and have already begun the second phase of the challenge alongside experts from QuanIT and DXC Technology. Stay tuned and follow The Quantum Insider, the host of the challenge, for more detailed updates. Matthias Kaiser, Slawomir Folwarski, Ulrich Wurstbauer, Alejandro Gómez Cadavid, Angan M., Anton Simen Image:The Quantum Insider

Workshop with DLR Team in Ulm We are happy to announce continuous progress on the #BASIQproject, where we actively contribute by developing novel quantum algorithms for battery materials simulations. Our esteemed Archismita Dalal, PhD, led a workshop with the Deutsches Zentrum für Luft-und Raumfahrt e.V. team around Birger Horstmann, introducing Kipu Quantum's digital compression technologies and quantum algorithms for solving efficiently electronic structure problems on quantum computers. A big thank you to the DLR team, especially Juliane Heitkämper, Elias Walter, Maria Fernanda Juarez, and Lorenz Omran for invaluable feedback and discussions. We look forward to continuing the fruitful collaboration enabling large scaled quantum chemistry simulations on quantum computers. We are incredibly proud of our team, who tirelessly works to deliver the best application- and hardware-specific quantum computing solutions to our project partners and customers. https://lnkd.in/eUVKgmM8 Gernot Füchsel #QuantumComputing #BASICProject #DLR #Innovation #Collaboration #QuantumChemistry

New crew member @ Kipu Quantum Spaceship: Welcome Valentin Kasper! We are thrilled to introduce the newest member of our Development Team, Valentin Kasper, who joins us as a Quantum Algorithm Engineer! 🧑🔬✨ Valentin brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in quantum computing, with a strong background in theoretical design of artificial systems for quantum computing, numerical simulation of quantum many-body systems and quantum simulations! His expertise will be instrumental in driving forward our mission to revolutionize the future of computing through quantum technology. He supports our team from beautiful Spain, adding a rich international perspective to our work! Valentin Kasper’s academic journey began at the Otto-von-Guericke University Magdeburg and continued at the University of Heidelberg, where he earned his Ph.D. under the guidance of Prof. Juergen Berges. He was a post-doctoral researcher at Harvard University, collaborating with Eugene Demler in the condensed matter theory group. Following his time in the US, he ventured to Spain, joining the ICFO in Barcelona, working alongside Maciej Lewenstein. There, he started as a Marie-Sklodowska-Curie fellow and later assumed the role of a La Caixa Junior Group leader. His work spans quantum optics, quantum many-body physics, and quantum computation. Excited about startups and thrilled about using quantum physics to solve the most challenging problems, he joined the Kipu Spaceship in April. When he is not thinking about quantum physics - which never happens - he loves to hike, run, and climb. And if he cannot be outside, he loves to read a book with a cup of hot chocolate – yummy! We are confident that Valentin’s contributions will significantly advance our capabilities and help us achieve our ambitious goals. Please join us in welcoming him to our team! 🎉 Sounds amazing? It is! Join one of the hottest start-ups in Quantum Computing, shape the future of technology and get in touch with our fast growing, open, transparent, and caring company culture!  https://lnkd.in/eQRJ-HmP #QuantumComputing #TeamAnnouncement #Innovation #QuantumAlgorithms #Welcome