Quantum World Congress

Australian Delegation 2026

Australia is at the forefront of the global quantum revolution. Backed by world-class universities, visionary entrepreneurs, and strong government support, our nation is building the foundations of a thriving quantum economy.

The Australian Delegation showcases a vibrant ecosystem of pioneering start-ups, cutting-edge research, and industry leaders turning breakthrough science into real-world applications. From quantum computing and advanced sensing to next-generation photonics and secure communications, Australian innovators are delivering technologies with global impact.

Led by Austrade and Quantum Australia, the national centre driving the National Quantum Strategy, this delegation highlights the strength and diversity of our ecosystem. Together, we are accelerating the translation of research into sovereign capability, competitive companies, and solutions for society’s most pressing challenges.

Meet the Delegates

  • BluGlass is a publicly listed deep-tech company, developing cutting-edge gallium nitride (GaN) lasers. These photonic devices support a wide range of applications including quantum computing, defence, and advanced navigation. With proprietary semiconductor manufacturing processes, BluGlass is a growing player in Australia’s quantum hardware supply chain.

  • New spin-out from the University of Sydney with approximately $700K AUD in initial seed funding. DeteQt is aiming to manufacture diamond-based quantum sensing chips for magnetic field detection. 

  • Founded out of the the University of New South Wales, Diraq Pty Ltd is developing a fault-tolerant quantum computing FTQC system using fundamental building blocks known as Silicon Quantum Dots - artificial atoms constructed on a Silicon chip.  With total funding of approximately $70M AUD raised to date.

  • Founded from the University of Sydney, Emergence Quantum builds custom hardware sub-systems around unique design specifications and provides boutique R&D services across next-gen computing and sensing platforms, especially quantum technologies. 

  • Phasor Innovation develops diamond-based sensors and navigation systems for defence and secure communications. The company integrates quantum-enabling technologies for battlefield and aerospace environments. 

  • Spun-out from the University of Adelaide, QuantX Labs specialises in deploying high precision quantum clocks for various applications in time standardisation and synchronisation. Funded primarily from government grants and initial product sales. 

  • Founded out of the Australian National University (ANU), with approximately $80M AUD raised to date, QB is developing quantum chips out of Nitrogen Vacancy (NV) diamond (Nitrogen atoms within a carbon crystal), marketed as being useful for small-scale quantum computing and magnetic sensors.  Deployed a small system at Pawsey Supercomputing center and has physical presence in Germany and Japan. 

  • Founded out of the University of New South Wales, SQC Pty Ltd is developing a fault-tolerant quantum computing system Phosphorus atoms embedded within a silicon crystal. With total funding of approximately $133M AUD raised to date.

The National Ecosystem

Advanced Navigation

Developing quantum-grade photonic inertial navigation systems for GPS-denied environments. Based in Canberra and supported by the Australian National University, their quantum sensors and optics are enabling breakthroughs across defence, aerospace, mining, and autonomous systems.

Eigensystems

Spun-out from University of Technology Sydney, Eigensystems is focused on developing devices and content to build quantum education and literacy programs at all education levels.  Eigensystems released the first consumer product in quantum, Quokka, in 2024 and has active partnerships with Diraq. 

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Liquid Instruments

Liquid Instruments builds versatile quantum-compatible test and measurement tools. Their flagship device, Moku, integrates hardware and software for laser stabilisation, optics, and control systems. With over 100 employees, the company serves quantum R&D globally across optics, metrology, and communications. 

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Nomad Atomics

Founded from the Australian National University, Nomad Atomics is building quantum sensors for magnetic field sensing and gravitational sensing for mineral exploration.  Nomad has raised approximately $12M AUD to date and are still in R&D mode. 

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Quintessence Labs

Quintessence Labs provides quantum true random number generators and quantum key distribution. They currently have in development a second-generation quantum key distribution system. This uses a continuous variable bright laser beam for key distribution that can leverage commercial off-the-shelf telecommunications components and existing fiber optic cable to provide a very cost competitive solution.  Raised approximately $62M AUD to date, including an investment from the National Reconstruction Fund. 

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VeriQuantix

Spin-out from the University of Queensland, VeriQuantix is specialising in using quantum technologies in optics to provide security verification of optical fibre connections that may have been compromised and classical data intercepted.  By using optical quantum states, VeriQuantix devices can be integrated into fibre lines to provide passive detection of classical eavesdroppers.    

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Analogue Quantum Circuits

Spun-out from the University of Queensland. Analog Quantum Circuits (AQC) designs and fabricates advanced superconducting devices for quantum computing. AQC is developing fabrication processes to integrate these devices “on-chip”.    

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Elemental Instruments

 Commercialising advanced magnetic field sensing technologies using diamond spin systems. Develops precision instruments that support research and applications across quantum science, biology, and physics. 

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Senetas

Senetas Corporation develops quantum-resilient encryption and key distribution technologies. As a public company founded by in 1999, Senetas focuses on post-quantum cryptography (PQC), encryption algorithms, and secure key management solutions. While not currently commercialising quantum products, Senetas contributes to quantum education and readiness, supporting secure communications across defence, government, and enterprise sectors.

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Silex Systems

Silex Systems is a public company commercialising laser isotope separation and high-purity silicon production. Based in Sydney and valued over $80M, Silex provides critical quantum supply chain infrastructure for quantum computing and communication hardware. The company supports projects like SQC and holds key IP in quantum-grade silicon. 

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Archer Materials

Publicly traded on the ASX with a current market capitalisation of approximately $70M AUD, Archer materials was previously a company focused on mineral exploration.  Pivoted to quantum technology and attempting to build quantum computers out of arrays of Carbon quantum dots. 

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FeBI

A spin-out from the University of Melbourne.  FeBI is building small quantum sensors using diamond to detect Iron rich compounds in the human body.  Intending to build sensors that are placed within the body to achieve significant increases in sensitivity over traditional MRI technology.    

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Lumi Quantum

The company builds quantum-safe secure communications hardware and software. This includes QKD systems, single-photon sources, custom optical/electronic and QKD modules. Additionally it has a robust quantum education and research arm (QTM Education/Research) focused on learning kits for quantum optics and nanophotonics.    

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Q Factorial

Spun out from the University of Western Australia, QFactorial is a quantum software company focused on enabling the next generation of quantum computing solutions. Develops software tailored for quantum computers, supporting both current and emerging quantum hardware platforms.  

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Radetec Diagnostics

Radetec Diagnostics operates commercially in the medical diagnostics sector. It uses quantum dots, nanoscale semiconductor particles with quantum properties, to enable high-sensitivity diagnostic kits, including for sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Radetec leverages quantum-enabled fluorescence to improve medical equipment accuracy and speed.  

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ExeQuantum

ExeQuantum markets itself as a provider of classical cryptographic solutions using post-quantum techniques. ExeQuantum claims to be able to implement these quantum secure cryptographic solutions today, to protect information against possible decryption using quantum computers.     

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Iceberg Quantum

Spun out from the University of Sydney, Iceberg Quantum is a quantum architecture company. They design fault-tolerant architectures based on LDPC codes that reduce the hardware overhead for quantum error correction by over an order of magnitude, making useful quantum computing possible much sooner. Iceberg currently has partnership deals with PsiQuantum and Diraq.  

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H-Bar Consultants

Founded by researchers from RMIT and UTS in 2015, h-bar was the world’s first consultancy dedicated to quantum technologies.  H-bar has participated in technical due diligence for over $100M USD in global investment, university IP assessment and government consultancy in Australia, Japan, the US and the UK.   

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Agora High Tech

Agora High Tech is a consultancy firm based in Adelaide providing strategic advice in quantum communications, cybersecurity, and applications in sectors such as agriculture.

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TeraGlo

TeraGlo develops AI-driven sensors for quantum imaging, navigation, and resource detection. Their portable sensing devices are designed for high-impact sectors including space exploration, rare earth mining, and security. Founded by Nigel Spooner, the company draws on IP from the University of Adelaide and IPAS.

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Chromos Labs

Spun-out from the University of Melbourne and awarded funds from the Australian Economic Accelerator in 2024, Chromes Labs is utilising quantum sensors for high performance voltage sensing, allowing for better resolution in Neuro Imaging. 

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Innofocus

Innofocus develops advanced photonic chips and AI-integrated imaging systems for quantum sensing and medical technologies. Their nanomaterials and optical platforms support next-generation quantum research. Innofocus collaborates across healthcare and scientific sectors.

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mDetect

mDetect uses AI-driven quantum sensors for subterranean imaging and structural analysis. Spun-out of Swinburne University, the Melbourne-based company supports the mining and construction industries with quantum-inspired tomography and detection tools. mDetect partners with Fleet Space and others. 

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Q-CTRL

Founded from the University of Sydney, Q-CTRL began as a quantum software company specialising in control software.  They are now also developing magnetic sensors and gravity sensors and have an educational offering.  With approximately $130M AUD raised to date, they have a presence in the UK, US and Germany.  

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Redback Systems

A spin-out from Macquarie University, Redback’s mission is to build fundamentally powerful scientific instruments that challenge widely adopted spectroscopic tools. Currently shipping multiple products internationally.  

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Aqacia

A spin-out from the Australian National University, Aqacia prepares custom-made Machine Learning solutions for businesses solving complex automation problems. They create robust solutions using a quantum physics informed approach.   

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Lumina Corp 

Developing advanced electro-optic platforms that enable next-generation quantum technologies. Specialises in integrated lithium tantalate electro-optic devices, offering high-performance solutions for quantum research, sensing, and communications.   

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MOG

MOG Laboratories designs and manufactures precision diode lasers and photonic systems used in quantum optics, atomic clocks, and spectroscopy. They serve global research institutions and quantum technology developers. Co-founded by physicist Robert Scholten and Alex Slavec, the company’s lasers, amplifiers, and wavemeters are core components in advanced quantum experiments and commercial platforms. 

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Silianna Semiconductor

Silanna engineers precision analog and mixed-signal semiconductors that support quantum technologies and advanced electronics. Their innovations in laser drivers and data converters enable scalable quantum systems across healthcare, computing, and communications. 

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MagnaTerra 

Formed from the merger of CSIRO spinouts MRead and NextOre, MagnaTerra commercialises magnetic resonance (MR) sensing to detect minerals, explosives, and narcotics. Their platform enables safe, real-time detection through solid materials for use in mining, border security, and defence.  

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