In a move to strengthen France’s sovereign position in quantum computing, Quobly and Inria have announced a comprehensive R&D partnership focused on building a scalable, fault-tolerant silicon-based quantum architecture. The alliance combines Quobly’s expertise in quantum microelectronics with Inria’s leadership in digital science and control software to develop a fully integrated quantum stack—from hardware to middleware.
The collaboration targets a critical challenge in the industry: aligning low-level control and middleware software with the physical layer of quantum processors. Together, the two organizations will co-design error correction protocols and middleware tailored to the unique characteristics of silicon qubits, aiming to close the gap between quantum hardware and high-level algorithms. The partnership is expected to yield concrete advances in industrial applications such as optimization, modeling, chemistry, and materials science.
Both organizations are also key contributors to the French national Q-Loop program, coordinated by CEA and Inria under the France 2030 initiative, which focuses on advancing error correction on domestic quantum hardware. The new partnership supports national and European efforts to create a sovereign and competitive quantum ecosystem, and includes policy engagement through white papers and coordinated strategy efforts.
Maud Vinet, CEO of Quobly, emphasized that the partnership “marks a major step in our ambition to develop integrated quantum computing systems,” while Inria CEO Bruno Sportisse noted that the initiative “supports the emerging French quantum industry” and contributes to building a sovereign value chain in Europe.
A press release provided by Quobly announcing this new partnership has been posted on their website here.
July 17, 2025
