Universal Quantum and TUHH Partner on Scalable Quantum Software for 100 000-Qubit Machines

Insider Brief

• Universal Quantum Deutschland and Hamburg University of Technology have partnered to develop a next-generation programming interface for fault-tolerant quantum computing, supported by multi-million Euro funding from the Hamburg Innovation and Development Bank.
• The project will deliver software tools for algorithm design, quantum error correction, and benchmarking to support scalable systems with up to 100,000 physical qubits.
• The partnership aims to align software with hardware scaling, enhance developer confidence, and accelerate large-scale quantum applications in fields such as drug discovery and climate modelling.

PRESS RELEASE — Universal Quantum Deutschland GmbH (UQ) today announces a strategic partnership with the Hamburg University of Technology (TUHH), backed by a multi-million Euro support package from the Hamburg Innovation and Development Bank. Together they will build a next-generation programming interface designed to unlock fault-tolerant quantum computing all the way to the 100 000 physical qubit scale. 

Key Deliverables

• Programming interfaces covering algorithm design, error-correction integration and resource profiling 
• Developer tools incorporating algorithm design as well as quantum error correction methods 
• Benchmarking protocols that enable profiling algorithmic and quantum error-correction level performance in an integrated manner  

“At Universal Quantum we are all about scaling of qubits to unlock the full potential of quantum computing. It is crucial the software stack keeps up with the scaling of our hardware. This partnership marks an important step towards unlocking large-scale quantum advantage for end users,” said Prof Sebastian Weidt, CEO and co-founder of Universal Quantum. “With our unique hardware-software co-design and world-leading error-correction expertise, we are ready to scale to 100 000+ qubits and deliver transformative applications in areas from drug discovery to climate modelling.” 

Professor Claudia Linnhoff-Popien, Director of TUHH’s Institute for Distributed Systems, added, “Our collaboration will set new standards in quantum benchmarking, giving developers and end users the confidence to build at unprecedented scale.” 

Universal Quantum Deutschland GmbH is a subsidiary of Universal Quantum Ltd., focused on building scalable, fault-tolerant quantum computers based on a patented modular chip architecture. Since establishing its Hamburg office in 2022, the team has grown rapidly, bringing together world-class expertise in ion trap engineering, quantum control and systems integration. As part of its work with the DLR Quantum Computing Initiative and other major projects, UQ is continuing to expand its German presence with plans to significantly grow its specialist team over the coming years. 

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