Next Generation Quantum Corp (NGQ) is a New York City-based quantum computing startup, founded in 2019 as a spin-off from New York City College of Technology (City Tech), where professor German Kolmakov and undergraduate researcher Shaina Raklyar developed a patented quantum interconnect technology.
The company builds quantum optical networking hardware that connects multiple quantum computers in one network, with the goal of helping data centers and tech companies reach computation speedups of up to one million times alongside a 100-fold reduction in energy use. NGQ's Interconnect system links several quantum computers through optical devices, aiming to enable industrial-scale quantum computing for cybersecurity, finance, and biotech. The company has raised $120K from Techstars, the CUNY Accelerator, and the NSF Innovation Corps Program.
Quantum Specifications
Quantum Focus
hardware
Key People
SR
Shaina Raklyar
Co-founder
GK
German Kolmakov
Co-founder
Backed By
Lakestar
Lightspeed Venture Partners
Quantum Coast Capital
Type One Ventures
Trumpf Venture
Gic Government Of Singapore Investment Corporation
Hercules Capital
Inven Capital
Frequently Asked Questions
Next Generation Quantum Corp (NGQ) is a New York City-based quantum computing startup, founded in 2019 as a spin-off from New York City College of Technology (City Tech), where professor German Kolmakov and undergraduate researcher Shaina Raklyar developed a patented quantum interconnect technology.
The company builds quantum optical networking hardware that connects multiple quantum computers in one network, with the goal of helping data centers and tech companies reach computation speedups...
Next Generation Quantum Corp is headquartered in New York, United States.
Next Generation Quantum Corp was founded in 2019.
Next Generation Quantum Corp works with Photonic quantum technology.
Next Generation Quantum Corp operates in the following sectors: quantum hardware, quantum networking, quantum photonics.
Next Generation Quantum Corp has raised $120K in total disclosed funding.
