Quantum World Congress
Australian Delegation 2025
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.
The Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) connects global businesses to Australian opportunities, helping foreign investors and buyers do business with Australia.
Rachel Howard | Trade and Investment Commissioner, New York
Meet the Delegates
-
BluGlass (ASX:BLG) is a leading supplier of visible GaN lasers, delivering next-generation precision photonics and custom development for quantum sensing, computing, and communications; as well as defence, aerospace and biotech applications. Operating state-of-the-art facilities in Australia and the United States, BluGlass’ full suite, end-to-end laser design, fabrication and integration capability can help customers develop novel solutions, custom integrations, and provide rapid prototyping to solve complex challenges, and deliver quantum innovation from R&D to volume production.
Contact: Brad Siskavich | VP of Business Development
Email: bsiskavich@bluglass.com -
Using its patented ‘diamond-on-silicon’ approach, Deteqt is a start-up developing highly sensitive, portable and scalable quantum magnetometers to translate ambient magnetic fields into actionable data, enabling new possibilities in navigation, imaging, and environmental sensing.
Contact: Jim Rabeau | CEO & Co-founder
Email: jim@deteqt.tech -
Diraq is a global leader in silicon quantum dot quantum computing, aiming to achieve full-scale, fault-tolerant quantum computing with millions of qubits on a single chip. Diraq's processors operate at the nanometer scale, leveraging existing silicon chip manufacturing for scalable production. This allows for compact, efficient quantum processor stacks similar in size to a server rack and prioritises economic viability through low manufacturing costs, minimal space requirements, and low energy consumption.
Contact: Andrew Dzurak | CEO & Co-founder
Email: andrew@diraq.com -
Emergence Quantum conducts applied physics research to develop new technologies for future computing platforms and advanced sensors. They build complete integrated systems and prototype key components to deliver enhanced capabilities. By working with clients and partners to define specifications, Emergence Quantum creates customised hardware and infrastructure that provide a significant advantage over generic approaches available off-the-shelf.
Contact: Tom Okhi | CSO & Co-founder
Email: tom@emergencequantum.com -
Phasor Quantum are experts in quantum technologies, radio frequency and microwave engineering, electromagnetics, and system integration. They supply precision quantum assured navigation solutions for GPS-denied environments using nitrogen-vacancy (NV) center diamond-based sensors, suitable for undersea, surface and airborne operations. Phasor have a dedicated team developing magnetic navigation and surveillance algorithms to complement their hardware.
Contact: Adam Silvester | CEO
Email:adam.silvester@phasorquantum.com -
QuantX Labs is a world leader in high-precision timing and quantum sensor technologies, providing foundational hardware and integrated systems for defense and space applications. Their flagship product, the Cryoclock, is one of the world's most precise clocks, offering exceptional stability for systems like radar, satellite navigation, and quantum computing.
Contact: Martin O’Connor | COO & Co-founder
Email: martin.oconnor@quantxlabs.com -
Quantum Brilliance is focused on the design, fabrication, and manufacturing of compact, durable diamond quantum devices that function at room temperature. This full-stack hardware and software company, with locations in Australia and Germany, is on a mission to facilitate the mass deployment of quantum technology and its integration into everyday devices and high-performance computing systems.
Contact: Mark Luo | CEO & Co-founder
Email: mark.luo@quantum-brilliance.com -
Silicon Quantum Computing (SQC) is a world leader in quantum computing. SQC engineers their own quantum chips with a 0.13 nanometer accuracy: placing phosphorous atoms within pure silicon. This absolute focus on precision and purity has seen their processors achieve leading fidelity and algorithmic benchmarks. SQC has also developed application-specific quantum systems - QML and Simulation - which deliver value to customers in Defence, Telecoms, Financial Services and Energy today.
Contact: Jared Smith | VP of Business Development
Email: jared.smith@sqc.com.au -
UniQuest Pty Ltd is the commercialisation arm of The University of Queensland. They are representing:
CatQ: Quantum Error Correction for photonic quantum computers offering a 100X benefit in error correction that dramatically reduces resources needed in large-scale quantum computers.
LIFE microscope: a simple, low-cost device harnessing quantum optics capable of single-cell imaging and viability assessment without affecting the biological system's native state. This innovation surpasses existing label-free microscopes, which are limited to structural detection.
Cortisonic: Nano-phononic control and application of high-frequency vibrations on silicon substrate to construct gates and circuits analogous to electrical circuits in silicon chips, except this technology uses potentially one million times less energy.
Contact: Peter Baines | Senior Director, Commercialisation
Email: P.Baines@uniquest.com.au
Australian Quantum Technology Industry Capability Report
The Australian Quantum Technology Industry Capability Report outlines Australia’s capabilities and expertise in quantum technology and highlights the achievements of Australian quantum technology companies.
A diverse cohort of Australian quantum companies are delivering globally competitive solutions in sensing, communications and computing, as well as quantum enablers, adjacent ventures and those with education focused products.
This report was developed by Quantum Australia in partnership with Austrade in September 2025.
The 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.
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.
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. Released the first consumer product in quantum, Quokka, in 2024 and has active partnerships with Diraq.
FeBI
A spin-out from the University of Melbourne. Building small quantum sensors using diamond to detect iron-rich compounds in the human body, aiming for sensitivity improvements over traditional MRI.
Innofocus
Develops advanced photonic chips and AI-integrated imaging systems for quantum sensing and medical technologies. Collaborates across healthcare and scientific sectors.
Lumi Quantum
Builds quantum-safe secure communications hardware and software, including QKD systems, single-photon sources, and QKD modules. Also runs QTM Education/Research focused on learning kits for optics and nanophotonics.
MOG
MOG Laboratories designs and manufactures precision diode lasers and photonic systems used in quantum optics, atomic clocks, and spectroscopy.
Q-CTRL
Founded from the University of Sydney, Q-CTRL began as a control software company and now also develops magnetic and gravity sensors, plus an educational offering. Raised ~$130M AUD.
Redback Systems
A spin-out from Macquarie University, Redback builds scientific instruments challenging conventional spectroscopic tools, with products shipping internationally.
Silanna Semiconductor
Engineers precision analog and mixed-signal semiconductors that support quantum technologies and advanced electronics.
Agora High Tech
A consultancy firm based in Adelaide providing strategic advice in quantum communications, cybersecurity, and applications in sectors such as agriculture.
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.
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.
H-Bar Consultants
Founded by researchers from RMIT and UTS in 2015, h-bar was the world’s first consultancy dedicated to quantum technologies. Has advised on technical due diligence for over $100M USD in global investment, IP assessments, and government consultancy.
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.
MagnaTerra
Formed from the merger of CSIRO spinouts MRead and NextOre, MagnaTerra commercialises magnetic resonance sensing to detect minerals, explosives, and narcotics.
Nomad Atomics
Founded from ANU, Nomad Atomics builds quantum sensors for magnetic field and gravitational sensing for mineral exploration. Raised ~$12M AUD to date.
Quintessence Labs
Provides quantum random number generators and QKD systems. Currently developing a second-generation QKD system using continuous variable bright laser beams. Raised ~$62M AUD, including National Reconstruction Fund support.
Senetas
Develops quantum-resilient encryption and key distribution technologies. Public company since 1999, focuses on PQC and secure communications.
TeraGlo
Develops AI-driven sensors for quantum imaging, navigation, and resource detection. Portable sensing devices target space, mining, and security.
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”.
Chromos Labs
Spun-out from the University of Melbourne and awarded funds from the Australian Economic Accelerator in 2024, Chromos Labs is utilising quantum sensors for high performance voltage sensing, allowing for better resolution in Neuro Imaging.
ExeQuantum
Markets itself as a provider of classical cryptographic solutions using post-quantum techniques. Claims to implement quantum secure cryptographic solutions today to protect information against possible decryption using quantum computers.
Iceberg Quantum
Spun out from the University of Sydney, Iceberg Quantum is a quantum architecture company designing fault-tolerant architectures based on LDPC codes to reduce error correction overhead.
Lumina Corp
Developing advanced electro-optic platforms that enable next-generation quantum technologies. Specialises in integrated lithium tantalate electro-optic devices for quantum sensing and communications.
mDetect
Uses AI-driven quantum sensors for subterranean imaging and structural analysis. Spun out of Swinburne University, supporting mining and construction industries.
Q Factorial
Spun out from the University of Western Australia, Q Factorial is a quantum software company focused on enabling the next generation of quantum computing solutions.
Radetec Diagnostics
Operates in the medical diagnostics sector using quantum dots for high-sensitivity diagnostic kits, including for STIs.
Silex Systems
A public company commercialising laser isotope separation and high-purity silicon production. Supports the quantum supply chain and projects like SQC.
VeriQuantix
Spin-out from the University of Queensland specialising in optics-based quantum verification to detect eavesdropping on fibre optic connections.