The Dutch Kansen voor West (KvW) program has invested €1 million ($1.17M USD) in Project HAVIK, a collaborative initiative aimed at achieving state-of-the-art two-qubit gate fidelity. This project brings together three market leaders from Delft: QuantWare, Qblox, and Delft Circuits, with QuantWare leading the effort.
Attaining high two-qubit gate fidelity is crucial for the performance of superconducting qubits, enabling complex quantum algorithms and quantum error correction. Project HAVIK addresses the entire quantum computing stack, with each company leveraging its unique expertise:
- QuantWare, a leading provider of scalable quantum processors, will focus on refining its qubit architecture to optimize control over qubit-qubit interactions.
- Qblox, a leader in scalable and modular quantum control stacks, will work on reducing noise within their control pulses for more accurate operations.
- Delft Circuits, specializing in I/O cabling solutions, will improve cable thermalization and minimize crosstalk to ensure signal transmission without interference.
This collaboration not only seeks to measure two-qubit gate fidelity but also aims to demonstrate the power of quantum open architecture (QOA) and the seamless interoperability of the components from these three companies.
The €1 million investment from KvW underscores its commitment to fostering innovation and economic growth in the region, positioning the Netherlands as a leader in the global quantum race.
The HAVIK team is already underway, with the first significant results anticipated as of 2026, and the project slated to conclude in early 2027.
July 5, 2025