10 Companies — Quantum Software & Quantum AI Start-ups

01

Artificial Brain

Quantum-AI software for solving complex optimization problems in Space, Energy, Aviation and Defense. Winner of the EUSPA myEUspace Deep Tech competition for its quantum algorithm for real-time Earth Observation Satellite scheduling.

Quantum Optimization Aerospace & Defense Quantum-AI

02

BQP (formerly BosonQ Psi)

BQPhy is a quantum-powered cloud simulation engine that integrates into existing engineering workflows without quantum hardware — accelerating CFD, ML and large-scale optimization. Raised $4.7M in total funding including a $3M seed round (Dec 2024).

Quantum Simulation Engineering CFD Hybrid Quantum

03

Qbit Labs

FPGA-based quantum-resistant networking, AI/ML hardware and secure communication systems for defence, aerospace and industrial applications. Participating in MAKE IN INDIA, Startup India and National Quantum Mission initiatives.

Quantum Cryptography FPGA Security Defence & Aerospace

04

Qkrishi

Quantum models for automotive, finance, agriculture, seismology, signal processing, machine learning, chemistry and other areas — bringing near-term practical quantum advantage to real-world enterprise problems.

Quantum Models Cross-Domain Enterprise Quantum

05

QNu Labs

Pioneer in quantum-safe products and solutions using Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) and Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) to unconditionally secure data in transit — protecting critical infrastructure against future quantum threats.

QKD Post-Quantum Crypto Data Security

06

QpiAI

Vertically integrating AI and Quantum technologies in enterprise solutions, focusing on tech agility, quantum-readiness and near-term practical utility. Developing Kaveri — a 64-qubit superconducting quantum processor chip — due for commercial availability in Q3 2026.

Quantum-AI Platform Superconducting QPU Enterprise Solutions

07

QRACE

Quantum Research And Centre of Excellence (New Delhi, India) — focused on Quantum Computing, Cryptography and AI, bridging the gap between technology and societal applications through collaborative academia-industry research.

Research & Education Quantum Cryptography Centre of Excellence

08

QRDLab

Kolkata-based industry initiative promoting quantum research, education and consulting — developing quantum-inspired algorithms, hybrid cryptographic solutions and quantum machine learning applications in partnership with University of Calcutta.

QML Research Quantum Algorithms Education & Consulting

09

Quantica Computacao

Quantum Artificial Intelligence Software Platform — developing quantum cryptographic tools, quantum machine learning algorithms and a quantum virtual simulator (Alchemy) to accelerate AI/ML research using quantum computing techniques.

Quantum AI Platform Quantum Cryptography QML Acceleration

10

Qulabs

Breaking new ground in quantum research, development and application — Hyderabad-based company among the first globally in Quantum Communications and Quantum AI, focusing on communication security, finance and post-quantum cybersecurity solutions.

Quantum Communications Post-Quantum Security Quantum AI