As quantum computing transitions from theoretical physics to industrial engineering, the industry faces a mundane but critical hurdle: how to verify that a chip actually works. Currently, testing quantum processors is a bespoke, time-consuming process that often tethers researchers to the lab. OrangeQS, a Delft-based startup, aims to standardize this phase of the hardware lifecycle by providing the high-throughput equipment necessary to validate qubits at scale.
The company recently expanded its seed funding to a total of €15 million, bolstered by a €3 million injection from the European Innovation Council (EIC) Fund. OrangeQS occupies a rare niche as the only commercial entity focusing exclusively on dedicated quantum chip testing solutions. By automating the characterization of chips, the company seeks to reduce diagnostic periods from weeks to days—a prerequisite for any meaningful commercial rollout of quantum hardware.
Beyond the capital, the startup is launching the MAX Partnership Programme. This initiative invites quantum hardware manufacturers to collaborate directly on the design of the next generation of test equipment. By integrating the feedback of chip makers into their hardware development, OrangeQS is positioning itself not just as a vendor, but as a central node in the emerging quantum supply chain.
With reporting from The Next Web.
Source · The Next Web
