OrangeQS has closed an extension of its seed round, reaching €15 million and consolidating its position within the quantum computing ecosystem. The investment was led by the European Innovation Council Fund, strengthening institutional support for advanced technology in Europe.
This financial boost will accelerate the development of strategic solutions for quantum chip testing, a bottleneck in the sector’s industrial scalability process. In particular, the company aims to optimize performance validation under cryogenic conditions, where quantum systems operate.
Quantum chip validation can account for up to 30% of total development time, making its optimization a strategic factor for the industry.
OrangeQS MAX redefines automated quantum testing
The technological core of this evolution is OrangeQS MAX, a platform designed for automated testing of high-performance quantum chips. This system enables fast, scalable diagnostics, aligning with future production needs.
The development of this technology originated in the EIC Accelerator program, where the first generation of the system was created. Since its launch in 2024, it has been implemented by key players such as IQM Quantum Computers, demonstrating its industrial applicability.
The new investment will enable enhancements to key capabilities such as parallel testing and non-destructive testing, which are essential to reduce lead times without compromising the integrity of quantum devices.
Strategic partnerships accelerate the quantum ecosystem
As part of its growth strategy, OrangeQS has launched the MAX collaboration program, bringing together industry leaders such as Rigetti Computing, QuantWare, and Peak Quantum.
This collaboration model allows each partner to work independently on specific aspects of the system, ensuring intellectual property protection. At the same time, it ensures the platform evolves in line with different quantum chip architectures.
The collaborative approach aims to accelerate the standardization of testing processes in the industry, an essential step toward mass production of quantum hardware.
Toward industrial production of quantum chips
Beyond the current program, OrangeQS outlines a long-term vision focused on creating advanced production infrastructure, including the concept of “dark quantum foundries.” These facilities will require highly automated and efficient testing systems.
In this context, the company has presented a technical report ahead of the ISIG 2026 Quantum Computing Infrastructure Summit, proposing a framework for industrial quantum chip testing.
The combination of funding, technological innovation, and strategic partnerships positions OrangeQS as an advanced engineering solution in the transition toward the commercialization of quantum computing, a market that is shaping up to be one of the most disruptive of the next decade.
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