Qudora Consortium in €122 million Proposal for Germany’s Lower Saxony

A project with a total volume of approximately €122 million, distributed among all seven consortium partners, has been invited from a consortium led by QUDORA Technologies, a spin-off of Quantum Valley Lower Saxony. The invitation to submit a full proposal for the NFQC-1k project follows successful evaluation of an initial outline, marking a significant financial commitment to developing trapped-ion quantum computers within the region. This advancement builds on the QVLS-Q1 project, launched in 2021 with approximately €25 million in funding, which aimed to create a 50-qubit quantum computer. “Lower Saxony began investing in quantum technologies at an early stage,” notes the Lower Saxony State Chancellery, “The invitation to submit a full proposal demonstrates that the expertise and capabilities built here are now competing successfully at the national level.” QUDORA Consortium Advances to NFQC-1k Full Proposal Stage QUDORA Technologies now spearheads the industrial component of the consortium invited to submit the full NFQC-1k proposal, a direct outcome of sustained investment in trapped-ion technology within Lower Saxony. The consortium’s advancement follows evaluation of a project outline focused on scalable quantum computers, positioning the region as a key player in Germany’s quantum computing landscape. This progression builds on the earlier BRIQ project, which continued the development of the technology platform, ultimately leading to QUDORA’s emergence as a leading force. Partners within the consortium extend beyond Lower Saxony, including Forschungszentrum Jülich, NXP Semiconductors, and AQT Deutschland GmbH, demonstrating a collaborative approach to tackling the challenges of quantum scaling. QUDORA’s expanding international presence, evidenced by the launch of a subsidiary, QUDORA Japan K.K., in May 2026, underscores its commitment to both domestic and global quantum development, QUDORA Technologies says. “Scalable quantum computers require the highest levels of precision and reproducible technologies – this is precisely where PTB contributes its particular expertise,” notes Cornelia Denz, President of Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt, highlighting the importance of metrological rigor in achieving functional quantum systems. Lower Saxony’s commitment to quantum technologies is consistently reinforced by its leaders; Falko Mohrs, Lower Saxony Minister for Science and Culture, stated, “It is excellent news that QVLS has reached the next round of the Quantum Computing Competition.” Mohrs further emphasized Lower Saxony’s position as a leading quantum location in both Germany and Europe, noting that QUDORA’s consistent advancements have established the company in demanding projects nationally, across Europe, and internationally. Volker Epping, President of Leibniz University Hannover, observed that “Quantum computing is a prime example of how long-term research can lead to technological innovation and successful technology transfer.” Angela Ittel, President of Technische Universität Braunschweig, added, “From research to industrial scaling, this achievement highlights the strength of Lower Saxony’s quantum ecosystem.” The invitation to submit the full proposal represents a step in demonstrating the competitiveness of Lower Saxony-developed technology on the international stage. Lower Saxony began investing in quantum technologies at an early stage. The invitation to submit a full proposal demonstrates that the expertise and capabilities built here are now competing successfully at the national level. Lower Saxony’s Quantum Ecosystem Drives Industrial and International Growth The company’s origins within the Quantum Valley Lower Saxony demonstrate a successful progression from academic foundations to a leading role in quantum technology development. This expansion into the Asia-Pacific market, launched in May 2026 as QUDORA Japan K.K., signifies a broadening of the consortium’s global footprint. These international ties are important because they support the competition’s shift toward building robust industrial value chains, moving beyond simply achieving qubit performance.

The German Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space’s Quantum Computing Competition, part of the High-Tech Agenda, recognizes this evolving landscape. QUDORA’s consistent advancement of trapped-ion technology, evidenced by a €42 million contract from the German Aerospace Center (DLR) to build its 50-qubit Xaphiro quantum computer, has positioned it to compete on an international stage. Together with our partners in QVLS, we have succeeded in establishing Lower Saxony as an internationally outstanding quantum computing location. Researchers at the Nitride Technology Center (NTC), among others, have made important contributions to laying the foundations for this development. We are now excellently positioned to take the next steps in scaling the quantum computer being developed in Lower Saxony. Source: https://qvls.de/news/lower-saxony-reaches-next-round-of-the-quantum-computing-competition More like thisQuantum Computing Business NewsDirac-3 quantum system to be available in Qatar through new HBKU dealQuantum HardwareAMD chips help Quantum Machines control qubits with nanosecond precisionQuantum Computing Business NewsPhotonic’s error correction helps Microsoft estimate quantum costsQuantum HardwareIonQ decoder handles over 31.5 million quantum operationsStay currentSee today’s quantum computing news on Quantum Zeitgeist for the latest breakthroughs in qubits, hardware, algorithms, and industry deals. Tags: