What QNu Labs does

QNu Labs is a Bengaluru-based deep-tech cybersecurity company founded in 2016 at IIT Madras Research Park that builds quantum-safe cryptographic infrastructure. Its product portfolio is anchored by three technology pillars — ARMOS for Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) at 150–200 km point-to-point, TROPOS for NIST ESV-certified Quantum Random Number Generation (QRNG) at 100 Mbps, and HODOS for NIST-compliant Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) — unified under the QShield platform launched in April 2025 as a SaaS-enabled Quantum Security-as-a-Service offering spanning all seven layers of the security stack. Adjacent products include QConnect (quantum-resistant VPN), QVerse (quantum-secure messaging), KyntraQ (quantum key management), Qosmos (Entropy-as-a-Service), Q-ORE (quantum-secure drone communications), and the ChaQra sub-quantum networking architecture.

The company monetizes through hardware sales of QKD and QRNG systems (listed on the GeM portal for government procurement), subscription-based SaaS access to QShield, licensing of enterprise software such as QConnect and QVerse, professional services for cryptographic migration, and technology licensing. Its go-to-market combines direct enterprise field sales into defense, BFSI, and telecom clients with event-driven demand generation (India Mobile Congress, Bharat Innovates 2026, India AI Impact Summit 2026) and channel partnerships, most notably with VIAVI Solutions for global reach and HDFC Bank for BFSI penetration. QNu Labs is the only quantum-security-focused startup funded under India's ₹6,003.65 crore National Quantum Mission, has raised approximately $20 million across its lifetime, was valued at roughly ₹1,210 crore as of March 2026, and operates a US spin-off (enQase) to support North American and other international expansion.

Name

QNu Labs

Legal name

QuNu Labs Private Limited

Website

https://qnulabs.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

QNu Labs is a Bengaluru-based deep-tech firm building quantum-safe cybersecurity platforms combining QKD, QRNG, and PQC for defense, government, banking, telecom, and healthcare clients globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Quantum-Safe Cybersecurity Platform

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (5415), Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621)

SIC

Computer Communications Equipment (3576)

akta.pro primary industry

Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) Systems & Networks (HDAGAGAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Quantum-Safe Cryptographic Algorithms & Protocols (PQC) (HDAGAGAC), Quantum Random Number Generators (QRNG) (HDAGAGAB), Quantum-Safe Network Infrastructure & Migration (PQC-enabled Networking) (HDAGAFAG), Quantum Random Number Generation (QRNG) for Communications (HDAGAFAC), Quantum Cloud Security, Identity & Compliance (HDAGAIAF)

Keywords

• Quantum key distribution
• Post-quantum cryptography
• Quantum random number generation
• Quantum cybersecurity
• Quantum-safe encryption

Headquarters

HQ city

Bengaluru

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Hardware Products (Armos QKD, Tropos QRNG): Sale of proprietary quantum security hardware including QKD systems and QRNG devices. Products listed on Government e-Marketplace (GeM) portal for direct government procurement. Hardware sales to defense forces (Indian Army, Navy) and critical infrastructure operators.
2. Software Platform (QShield): SaaS-enabled quantum security platform providing unified management of quantum-safe cryptography across endpoints, networks, edge, and cloud environments. Quantum Security-as-a-Service model for enterprise deployment.
3. Enterprise Software Solutions (QConnect, QVerse): Sale of quantum-safe software products including QConnect secure VPN tunnel and QVerse messaging platform. Flexible rental models available for QRNG adoption.
4. Professional Services: Consulting and implementation services for quantum security migration including CBOM assessments, cryptographic discovery, and migration roadmaps.
5. Technology Licensing: Licensing of proprietary quantum security technology and indigenous solutions to partners and ecosystem players.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

QNu Labs designs, manufactures, and sells quantum-safe cybersecurity products combining Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) hardware, Quantum Random Number Generation (QRNG) devices, and Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) software, unified under the QShield platform. The portfolio includes QKD systems (Armos), QRNG hardware (Tropos), PQC software (Hodos), quantum-safe VPN (QConnect), secure messaging (QVerse), key management (KyntraQ), and Entropy-as-a-Service API (Qosmos) sold to defense, banking, telecom, government, healthcare, and automotive organizations.

Product overview

QNu Labs offers a full-stack quantum-safe cybersecurity portfolio built around three core technology pillars — ARMOS (Quantum Key Distribution), TROPOS (Quantum Random Number Generation), and HODOS (Post-Quantum Cryptography) — unified under the QShield™ Platform. The architecture is a platform-plus-modules model: QShield serves as the central orchestration layer providing cryptographic discovery (CBOM), risk assessment, and crypto-agile migration, while specialized products plug into it as add-on modules. These include QConnect (quantum-resistant VPN/tunnel), QVerse (quantum-secure messaging and collaboration), KyntraQ (quantum key management system), Qosmos (Entropy-as-a-Service API), and Q-ORE (quantum-secure drone communications). The portfolio also encompasses QKD Network infrastructure for building metropolitan and intercity quantum communication networks. The company sells to defense/government, banking and financial services, telecommunications, automotive, and healthcare sectors, and its products are listed on the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) portal.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• QShield: World's first comprehensive quantum-safe security platform unifying QRNG, QKD, PQC, and key management into a vertically integrated, crypto-agile platform.
• Armos
• Tropos
• Hodos
• QConnect
• QVerse
• KyntraQ
• Q-ORE
• ChaQra
• QNu Academy
• Qosmos

Products and services

• QShield Platform World's first unified quantum-safe security platform aggregating QRNG, QKD, PQC, and key management into one vertically integrated, crypto-agile platform spanning all seven layers of the security stack, providing CBOM discovery, gap analysis, and agile migration for enterprise quantum readiness.
• Armos (QKD) Quantum Key Distribution system encoding encryption keys in single photons, providing physics-based security where any interception attempt collapses the quantum state and is instantly detected. Achieves 150–200 km point-to-point coverage on standard telecom fiber with Type Approval Certification for defense deployment.
• Tropos (QRNG) Quantum Random Number Generator producing true quantum randomness at high throughput via photon behavior, with NIST ESV-certified entropy and CR RAO AIMSCS certification. Generates 100 Mbps of true random numbers without entropy extension mechanisms.
• Hodos (PQC) NIST-compliant Post-Quantum Cryptography platform enhanced with quantum-physics entropy. Implements CRYSTALS-Kyber (ML-KEM), CRYSTALS-Dilithium (ML-DSA), and SPHINCS+ (SLH-DSA) algorithms with full crypto-agility, deployable on existing infrastructure without new hardware.
• QConnect Quantum-resistant VPN and secure tunnel solution providing double-layered PQC-based encryption for secure communications. Targets banks, defense agencies, and hospitals for mission-critical communications.
• QVerse Quantum-secure end-to-end messaging and collaboration platform using AES-256 encryption and QRNG technology for quantum-era cyber defense. Protects voice, video, messaging, and secure data transmission from quantum-enabled cyberattacks.
• KyntraQ (QKMS) Quantum Key Management System providing comprehensive quantum-safe key lifecycle management including generation, storage, distribution, rotation, backup, recovery, and destruction, integrating Tropos for QRNG-based key generation, Armos for QKD-based distribution, and Hodos for PQC operations.
• Qosmos (Entropy as a Service) Entropy-as-a-Service offering quantum-grade random numbers delivered via API with pay-per-use economics, enabling remote QRNG consumption for brownfield devices without hardware replacement. Provides 100 Mbps of provably unpredictable photon-based entropy.
• QKD Network Quantum Key Distribution Network solution enabling multi-node quantum networks and intercity QKD deployments using trusted relay nodes and ChaQra sub-quantum networking architecture with crypto-agility, SDN-based routing, and hybrid PQC integration for scalable, deployment-ready quantum communication networks.
• Q-ORE Encryptor Quantum-secure drone communication platform providing cryptographic immunity for V2X communications, OTA updates, autonomous systems, and unmanned aerial operations using quantum encryption for drone command and control channels.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,000 km quantum communication network - longest outside China
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• SAGA ConsultantscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 July 2026Strategic partnership to expand quantum safe cybersecurity solutions across global markets. Combines QNu Labs' quantum cryptography expertise with SAGA Consultants' consulting capabilities and industry relationships. Focused on accelerating quantum readiness and driving adoption of future-ready cybersecurity frameworks.
• Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 June 2026Research collaboration agreement under ACE QKD programme focused on security testing, validation, and long-term resilience of quantum key distribution systems. Combines TU/e's quantum networking expertise with QNu Labs' defense and banking sector deployment experience.
• Florida International University (FIU)supportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 March 2026Collaboration to scale quantum-safe encryption technology developed by FIU researchers. Technology performed 10-15% better than comparable advanced encryption techniques. Team advancing platform toward commercial application for full-length video and real-time streams.
• BISAG-NcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2026MoU signed to integrate BISAG-N's indigenous cryptographic software Vedic Kavach with QNu Labs' quantum hardware platforms. Developing quantum-resilient cybersecurity solutions for government systems, defense networks, critical infrastructure, and public sector platforms.
• VIAVI SolutionscoreTechnology or Integration · 4 December 2025Strategic partnership to develop quantum-safe network security technologies including QKD, QRNG, and PQC. Creating test cases, frameworks, certification mechanisms, and establishing first phase of global industry consortium for quantum-safe communications.
• Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU)supportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 13 October 2025Partnership to establish Quantum Communication Lab at VTU's Research and Industry Incubation Facility in Bengaluru. Provides access to live quantum systems for VTU's network of 200+ affiliated engineering colleges. QNu Labs designing lab infrastructure and assisting in curriculum development.
• STL (Sterlite Technologies)coreTechnology or Integration · 9 October 2025Collaboration to develop quantum-secure optical fiber networks in India. Demonstrated QKD over STL's 4-core Multi-Core Fiber achieving secure key exchange across 170 km alongside 800 Gbps classical data transmission and over 150 km with 1.8 Tbps traffic.
• enQasesupportingOthers · 1 January 2025US-based spin-off company for American market entry and expansion. Enables QNu Labs to serve US customers and access American business opportunities.
• BSNLsupportingTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2024Partnership between QNu Labs and BSNL for quantum-secure communication infrastructure development in India. Strategic collaboration for national quantum communication deployment.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• ID Quantique: Switzerland-based pioneer in QKD and QRNG, widely considered the global benchmark for commercial quantum-safe cryptography. Directly comparable to QNu Labs across QKD systems, QRNG, and PQC offerings, with similar defense and BFSI customer focus.
• QuantumCTek: China's leading QKD vendor with extensive government-backed deployments including the 2,000 km Beijing-Shanghai quantum backbone. Comparable to QNu in QKD hardware, network infrastructure, and government/defense vertical focus, but at much larger scale.
• Toshiba (Quantum Products Division): Toshiba has pioneered long-distance QKD field trials globally and supplies QKD systems to telcos, governments, and financial institutions. Directly comparable to QNu Labs' Armos QKD product and serves the same defense/telecom/BFSI verticals at greater scale.
• QuintessenceLabs: Australia-based quantum cybersecurity firm offering QRNG, QKD, and quantum key management solutions, primarily to defense and government customers. Comparable to QNu Labs in product portfolio (QRNG + QKD + QKMS) and target verticals.
• MagiQ Technologies: US-based quantum cryptography company offering QKD systems and quantum random number generators for defense and enterprise customers. Comparable to QNu Labs' Armos and Tropos product lines and similar GTM approach toward US defense.

Emerging players

• Crypto4A: Canadian quantum-safe HSM and PQC platform vendor focused on FIPS-validated cryptographic infrastructure. Comparable to QNu Labs in the PQC + key management layer (Hodos + KyntraQ), serving financial and government customers.
• Post-Quantum: UK-based firm specializing in quantum-safe encryption, secure communications, and post-quantum VPN solutions. Comparable to QNu Labs in PQC software and QConnect-style secure tunneling offerings for BFSI and defense.
• PQShield: UK-based PQC software company providing NIST-standardized post-quantum cryptographic implementations for embedded systems, IoT, and enterprise. Comparable to QNu Labs' Hodos PQC product line, with overlap on BFSI and telecom customers.
• evolutionQ: Canadian quantum cybersecurity consultancy offering PQC readiness assessments and quantum-safe network design. Comparable to QNu Labs' professional services arm (CBOM discovery, migration roadmaps) and complementary to its product portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• Thales (Quantum-Safe Division): Global cybersecurity incumbent with PQC, HSM, and quantum-safe solutions across defense, BFSI, and government verticals. Comparable to QNu Labs as a broader incumbent offering quantum-safe cryptography as part of a wider security portfolio, with substantially greater scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds5 records

Investors10 records

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M&A

Investments

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