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Groove Quantum

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ResearchDelft, NetherlandsEst. 2024
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18
Physical Qubits
Logical Qubits
99%
2Q Fidelity
Germanium spin qubits (semiconductor quantum dots) — note: germanium, not silicon
Qubit Tech
2024
Founded

About

Groove Quantum is a QuTech spinout launched in 2024 tackling the qubit scalability challenge with its unique germanium-based quantum technology. The company develops germanium quantum dots as a platform for quantum computing that offers advantages in terms of manufacturability, scalability, and integration with existing semiconductor processes. Groove Quantum's approach enables quantum processors to be fabricated using standard CMOS-compatible processes. In April 2026, Groove Quantum raised EUR 16M in seed funding, combining EUR 10M of equity co-led by Innovation Industries and 55 North with EUR 6M in grants from the EIC Accelerator and EU Chips Act. Around the same time it reported an 18-qubit germanium spin processor, the largest of its kind to date, with single-qubit gate fidelity above 99.99% and two-qubit fidelity above 99%.

Quantum Specifications

Qubit TechnologyGermanium spin qubits (semiconductor quantum dots) — note: germanium, not silicon
Physical Qubits18
2Q Gate Fidelity99%
Error CorrectionResearch-stage; no logical qubit
Quantum Focushardware
Physical Qubits18
2-Qubit Gate Fidelity99%

Backed By

Lakestar
Lightspeed Venture Partners
Quantum Coast Capital
Type One Ventures
Trumpf Venture
Gic Government Of Singapore Investment Corporation
Hercules Capital
Inven Capital

Application Areas

Materials researchDrug discoveryOptimization

Frequently Asked Questions

Groove Quantum is a QuTech spinout launched in 2024 tackling the qubit scalability challenge with its unique germanium-based quantum technology. The company develops germanium quantum dots as a platform for quantum computing that offers advantages in terms of manufacturability, scalability, and integration with existing semiconductor processes. Groove Quantum's approach enables quantum processors to be fabricated using standard CMOS-compatible processes. In April 2026, Groove Quantum raised E...
Groove Quantum is headquartered in Delft, Netherlands.
Groove Quantum was founded in 2024.
Groove Quantum works with Spin qubit quantum technology.
Groove Quantum has 18 physical qubits.
Groove Quantum operates in the following sectors: quantum processors, silicon spin, quantum hardware, quantum research, quantum components.
Groove Quantum has raised EUR 16M seed for germanium spin qubits in total disclosed funding.
Groove Quantum reports a two-qubit gate fidelity of 99%, a key measure of how accurately its quantum hardware performs entangling operations.