Quantum Brilliance: Delegation of the Green Party in the Bundestag visits the European headquarters of the quantum computing pioneer in Stuttgart
Politicians seize the opportunity to bring themselves up to date with the latest information on quantum computing, technology promotion and the German start-up scene in an open dialogue on site
Quantum computing is the future engine of digitalization, new technologies ensure high energy efficiency and create the conditions for mass production
Stuttgart, February 13, 2023 ---- Quantum computing (QC) is currently one of the most important technological topics of the future – and the german-Australian startup Quantum Brilliance is one of the protagonists in this growth segment. For this reason, a delegation from the Green parliamentary group in the Bundestag paid a visit to the quantum computing pioneer's Stuttgart office on January 31. Quantum Brilliance's Head of Europe, Mark Mattingley-Scott, focused on the company's unique technological approach and its diverse potential. However, the focus of the meeting was an open discussion on both the technical background and the economic aspects of quantum computing, especially with regard to Germany as a business location.
An overview of some of the topics and results of the dialogue
Quantum computing accelerates computing power to an unimaginable degree. For example, companies and research institutions can use it to analyze huge data sets without having to evaluate certain subsets in isolation beforehand. This view of the whole ensures better results that are not distorted by assumptions – and in the shortest possible time.
In Baden-Württemberg, a lively start-up scene for quantum technologies has developed. The leader in quantum computing is Quantum Brilliance, which researches, develops and produces in Stuttgart and Freiburg.
Supporting startups in the development and implementation of industrially usable application scenarios for quantum computing is a decisive factor in ensuring economic success in the region and in Germany.
Quantum Brilliance takes a different technological approach than most other players in quantum computing, which is significantly more energy-efficient compared to common methods. While conventional quantum computers are mostly mainframe computers that consume a lot of energy, generate heat and rely on cooling, Quantum Brilliance's computers fit into ordinary server racks. This is due to the technology developed by Quantum Brilliance, which is based on synthetic diamonds. This enables quantum computers to operate at room temperature – an essential prerequisite for the more straightforward use of computing power in everyday scenarios.
Thanks to this technology, Quantum Brilliance is well on its way to making quantum computers scalable and ready for mass production. The small size and power consumption make it possible to deploy quantum computers in edge devices directly on site. One example of this is production control, for example in the automotive industry.
Member of the Bundestag Tobias B. Bacherle wanted to know, among other things, why an Australian company actually relies so heavily on Germany as a business location. Mark Mattingley-Scott and his team have a clear opinion on this:
Germany has an unparalleled talent pool of scientists and engineers; In addition, resources and infrastructure are available in the required quantity and quality.
In Germany, there are many companies that benefit particularly strongly from QC, such as the automotive industry, where QC will play a key role not only in production, but also in mobility services and autonomous driving – not to mention new business models that no one knows about today, but which will come as soon as the technology is available.
Historical reasons also play a role: The most influential researchers in this field are Professors Dr. Fedor Jelezko from the University of Ulm in the field of quantum optics and Dr. Jörg Wrachtrup from the Institute of Physics at the University of Stuttgart. Professor Wrachtrup and the founder of Quantum Brilliance, Dr. Marcus Doherty, have been working together for many years. The cooperation between the research group at the 3rd Institute of Physics of the University of Stuttgart and Quantum Brilliance will now be continued within the framework of projects funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research.
In addition, there is a strong research landscape in Germany around the production of synthetic diamonds, for example at the Fraunhofer Institute IAF in Freiburg.
Members of the delegation:
Tobias B. Bacherle: Green Party Member of the Bundestag for the district of Böblingen
Maik Außendorf: Green MP, digital policy spokesperson of the Green parliamentary group in the Bundestag and member of the Committee on Digitalisation and the Economy
Misbah Khan: Green MP, member of the Committee on Digitalisation and with a focus on Internet policy
"In order for quantum computing technology to be used on a broad scale, it is crucial to find suitable materials for processing quantum signals," explains Tobias B. Bacherle, Green Party member of the Bundestag for the district of Böblingen. "The innovative quantum start-up Quantum Brilliance in Stuttgart is also dealing with this important question. The fact that the Stuttgart region forms a fertile ecosystem for this development is very gratifying. Politically, it is important that we work to ensure that the necessary foundations for a successful location are also provided."
"With Quantum Brilliance, we are pursuing the goal of bringing quantum computing out of the laboratory environment and into corporate practice," emphasizes Mark Mattingley-Scott, European head of Quantum Brilliance. "There is still some way to go before we get there – but it is crucial that our diamond-based technology meets all the requirements for such application scenarios, especially in terms of size, energy requirements and cooling. To this end, we feel that we are in good hands in the middle of the research and industrial state of Baden-Württemberg."