About
Founded in 2022, Planqc is a private headquartered in Garching, Germany with approximately 50-200 employees.
Planqc is a leading quantum computing company founded in 2022 by quantum physicists Dr. Alexander Glätzle, Dr. Sebastian Blatt, and Dr. Johannes Zeiher as the first spin-off of the Max Planck Institute of Quantum Optics. The company develops neutral atom quantum computers using qubits trapped in optical lattices, pursuing a full-stack approach from hardware and quantum operating systems to applications and software solutions. Planqc is building manufacturing capabilities for its Made in Germany quantum computers and collaborating with industry partners including Airbus, ESA, DLR, and Fraunhofer institutes. The company has secured significant funding including a €50M Series A round and a €29M contract from DLR to build scalable quantum computers. Its applications span aerospace materials discovery, climate modeling, logistics optimization, and rail transport planning.
Headquarters
Garching, Germany
Founded
2022
Employees
50-200
Company Type
Private
Funding Stage
Series A
Business Models
Value Chain
Industry Memberships
Munich Quantum Valley
Products
Neutral Atom Quantum Computer
Quantum Operating System
Quantum Applications
Projects
MAQCS - 1,000-Qubit Quantum Computer
DLR Quantum Computing Contract
Ariane 6 Launcher Quantum Technology
Certifications & Awards
Awards
EY Entrepreneur of the Year Award
German Entrepreneur Award
German Startup Award
Technology Pioneer