Equal1
TNO announced its participation in Equal1, an Irish startup with growing operations in the Netherlands. With this investment, TNO further strengthens the Netherlands as a global hub in the field of quantum technology, one of the key technologies within the National Technology Strategy. In addition to this investment, TNO also brings technical expertise to accelerate the scaling up of this startup. The participation comes from TNO’s private holding company. To make optimal use of TNO’s technology and expertise, Equal1 is relocating part of its R&D activities to the Netherlands.

Silicon-Based Quantum Innovation
The company develops a full-stack quantum computer with an AI layer leveraging semiconductor technology. Quantum computers have the potential to solve complex problems that classical computers cannot handle, leading to breakthroughs in climate modeling, financial modeling, and AI in the future.
To build its quantum processor, Equal1 uses silicon spin qubits, a technology that TNO and Delft University of Technology have co-developed.