Groove Quantum, a Delft-based company developing germanium-based quantum computing technology, has secured €10 million ($11.8 million USD) in funding through the European Innovation Council (EIC) Accelerator programme. This investment includes a €2.5 million ($2.95 million USD) grant component. Groove Quantum was selected as one of 40 deep-tech startups in Europe to receive this funding. The investment is intended to enable Groove Quantum to increase qubit counts while maintaining current fidelities, supporting the advancement of quantum computing toward practical applications.
Founded in 2024 by Anne-Marije Zwerver and Nico Hendrickx, Groove Quantum focuses on germanium quantum technology to address scalability challenges in quantum computing. The company uses germanium qubits, which are based on transistor technology and are compatible with semiconductor manufacturing processes. These qubits are characterized by their compact size and performance characteristics, which are designed to support scaling to larger qubit counts for quantum computers. Groove Quantum’s approach involves applying semiconductor industry developments to build quantum chips, with an emphasis on qubit fabrication, operation, and integration.
The funding aims to support the development of quantum chips with robustness and cost efficiency. Germanium qubit technology is positioned to enable quantum computing applications in areas such as security, medicine, and materials research by providing a pathway to scale quantum systems. The EIC Accelerator program’s support contributes to developing and scaling innovations from Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) across Europe, providing not only financial backing but also business development opportunities. This investment strengthens efforts to accelerate the growth of the quantum computing sector and contributes to the broader European quantum ecosystem.
Read more about this funding in Silicon Canals here, Startuprise.co.uk here, the QuantumTech Frontier LinkedIn post here, and Groove Quantum’s official LinkedIn announcement here.
July 2, 2025
