Develops and manufactures ion-trap quantum computers in 19-inch rack format with cloud access in Innsbruck.
Alpine Quantum Technologies GmbH
Innsbruck, Austria · Planegg, GermanyNew on Amplifa
About AQT
Alpine Quantum Technologies GmbH (AQT) is a spin-off of the University of Innsbruck and the Austrian Academy of Sciences, founded by quantum physicists Rainer Blatt, Thomas Monz and Peter Zoller. The company develops and manufactures universal quantum computers based on trapped-ion technology, integrated as complete systems into two individual 19-inch racks. The systems operate at room temperature, require less than 2 kW of electrical power, and need no special cooling, water or power infrastructure. In addition to fully integrated quantum computers, AQT offers on-demand access to quantum computers and quantum simulators via the ARNICA cloud platform, as well as SDK connectors for common quantum software tools. The portfolio is complemented by measurement instruments such as PINE SET-UP, BEECH and ROWAN. Customers include research institutions, industry, public authorities and data centers, among them the Deutsche Bundesbank, the Leibniz Supercomputing Centre and T-Systems. Headquarters are in Innsbruck, with a branch office in Planegg near Munich.
- Site
- Innsbruck
- Processes
- Quantum computers (trapped-ion, 19-inch rack), Cloud access (ARNICA), Quantum simulators and SDK connectors, Instruments (PINE SET-UP, BEECH, ROWAN), Proof-of-concept programs/training for quantum computing
- Materials
- Ion-Trap Technology (Trapped Ion), 19-inch Rack Integration, Cloud Access
- Industries
- Research, Finance, Chemistry/Pharma, Logistics, Public Administration, High-Performance Computing (HPC)
- 01
Research & development of ion-trap hardware
- 02
Design and manufacturing of the quantum computer systems
- 03
System integration into 19-inch racks and commissioning
- 04
On-premise delivery or cloud operation via ARNICA
- 05
Training, proof-of-concept programs and support
Technologies & Processes
Ion-Trap Technology (Trapped Ion)
Universal quantum computers based on ions held in ion traps, operated at room temperature without cryogenic cooling.
19-inch Rack Integration
Modular, expandable system architecture for integration into existing HPC data center environments.
Cloud Access
On-demand access to quantum computers and quantum simulators with a universal gate set and SDK connectors.
Locations
Innsbruck
ATHeadquarters / Experience Center
- Materials
- Ion-trap technology
- IBEX Q1 quantum computer
- LYNX series
- PINE SET-UP
- BEECH
- ROWAN
- ARNICA cloud platform
Planegg
DEBranch office AQT Germany
Systems & Products
Inside the production
Industries
Additional services
Reference customers
Company History
- 2019
Founded as a spin-off of the University of Innsbruck and the Austrian Academy of Sciences by Rainer Blatt, Thomas Monz and Peter Zoller
- 2020
Named a Technology Pioneer by the World Economic Forum
- 2024
Commissioning of an ion-trap quantum computer at the Leibniz Supercomputing Centre (LRZ); start of cooperation with T-Systems; partnership with Classiq for ion-trap integration
- 2025
Quantum computer availability on Amazon Braket; commissioning of PIAST-Q; approval for Europe's first ion-trap chip pilot line
- 2026
Launch of the LYNX series with record Quantum Volume 32768; participation in the EUR 122 million NFQC-1k project and the CHAMP-ION Pilot Line; cloud partnership with Scaleway; cooperations with Horizon Quantum and Quantum Rings