Quantum Systems Integration

The quantum ecosystem consists of many specialised technologies, each developed by different vendors and research organisations. The various components of a quantum-computing system – such as processors, control electronics, cryogenic infrastructure, calibration software, and computing environments – all evolve independently. This makes swift, effective integration and deployment a challenge.

Without dedicated systems integration, organisations face long deployment times, complex supplier coordination, and increased operational risks. As a result, many quantum innovations remain confined to research environments. This slows down adoption and reduces the impact of quantum technology, despite Europe’s substantial investment in its realisation.

TNO has developed Quantum Systems Integration expertise that turns fragmented quantum technologies into reliable, deployable quantum-computing systems. It reduces integration complexity and enables users to deploy and operate quantum technology at scale. Instead of competing with other quantum technology suppliers, TNO provides an integration solution that enables technologies to work together.

The solution builds on TNO’s full-stack integration experience with Quantum Inspire and years of systems-engineering expertise. It does not offer a better quantum component, but rather a first-of-its-kind, systems-level approach. Instead of focusing on individual technologies, TNO integrates quantum processors, control electronics, cryogenics, software, and HPC infrastructure into a single operational system. This enables more efficient integration, while reducing the complexity associated with managing multiple suppliers and technologies.

TNO’s intention is to build the offering from the onset in collaboration with Demcon. This partner will contribute industrial systems engineering, product development, and manufacturing expertise. Together, TNO and Demcon create a unique combination capable of bridging the gap between quantum innovation and industrial deployment.

The innovation is founded on TNO’s unique combination of quantum technology expertise and systems-engineering capabilities. The team applied key competencies in quantum hardware integration, control electronics, cryogenic engineering, software development, automation, calibration, cloud infrastructure, and HPC integration. These were essential to the development of this novel, vendor-neutral integration solution.

By combining this expertise, TNO has developed a solution with a range of benefits. First, TNO’s proven track record for full-stack integration capability with Quantum Inspire offers assurance of success. Second, by offering a vendor-neutral solution, TNO helps reduce integration complexity and deployment risk. Users no longer need to coordinate between multiple vendors, technologies, and specialist teams. Third, the solution offers an accelerated path from prototype to operational infrastructure. By providing end-to-end system integration, validation, and operations expertise, the solution enables faster deployment and increases the ROI on quantum-computing technology.

HPC centres, national quantum infrastructures, research institutes, and quantum technology providers that need to deploy reliable quantum-computing systems can benefit most from this novel solution. These organisations face significant integration complexity, long deployment times, and operational risks when combining technologies from multiple vendors. TNO aims to reduce all three with this single Quantum Systems Integration solution.

Already validated during the Quantum Inspire initiative, the solution is ready to be developed into a replicable commercial offering. In partnership with Demcon, TNO aims to deploy the solution in quantum and HPC infrastructure. We are therefore seeking HPC centres and research infrastructures to launch the solution in real-world environments.

In addition, we are eager to collaborate with technology partners, such as QPU and subsystem vendors, and strategic investors to accelerate commercialisation and scale-up.

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