Quantum Industry Day in Switzerland 2025

14 Oct 2025 | Geneva, Switzerland

Universal Quantum

Start-up

universalquantum.comHamburg, Germany
3 profile visits

About

Universal Quantum is a UK-based quantum computing company founded by Professors Sebastian Weidt and Winfried Hensinger from the University of Sussex. Established in 2018, it emerged from their pioneering work on scalable trapped-ion quantum computing. The company is committed to developing practical, large-scale quantum computers capable of addressing complex global challenges.

Universal Quantum's approach centers on a modular architecture that integrates quantum and classical control systems, enabling scalability and reliability. Their technology, including the proprietary UQConnect system, facilitates near-perfect fidelity in connecting quantum modules. This engineering-driven strategy aims to build quantum computers that are not only powerful but also practical for real-world applications.

The company operates internationally, with teams in the UK, Germany, and the USA. They collaborate with leading organizations, such as the German Aerospace Centre (DLR), to advance quantum computing technology. Universal Quantum's mission is encapsulated in their slogan: "Solve scale. Change world."

For more detailed information, you can visit their official website: Universal Quantum

FIELDS

Quantum Computing

Representatives

Sameed Muhammed

Experimental Quantum Physicist

Universal Quantum