What Alpine Quantum Technologies GmbH does

Alpine Quantum Technologies GmbH (AQT) is an Innsbruck-based quantum computing hardware company founded in 2018 by Rainer Blatt, Peter Zoller, and Thomas Monz. It designs and manufactures general-purpose trapped-ion quantum computers using calcium-40 ions, with a product portfolio spanning three generations — MARMOT (20 fully connected qubits, QV 128), IBEX Q1 (12 qubits, QV 128), and the 2026 LYNX Series (QV 32768, highest in Europe) — all packaged in standard 19-inch rack cabinets that operate at room temperature on less than 2 kW of power, eliminating cryogenic infrastructure. The systems achieve single-qubit gate fidelity above 99.96% and two-qubit fidelity above 98.47%, supported by a proprietary instrument stack including the PINE TRAP ion-trap module, BEECH laser stabilization, ROWAN laser pulse control, and IVY optical filter cavity.

AQT operates a hybrid revenue model combining direct hardware sales of turn-key quantum computer systems to enterprise and research customers with usage-based cloud access through its proprietary ARNICA service and partner marketplaces — AWS Braket, Scaleway Quantum-as-a-Service, Quantum Rings, qBraid, Classiq, and Horizon Quantum — supported by SDK connectors for Qiskit, Cirq, Pytket, and PennyLane. It also sells modular components and instruments to research institutions. The company targets three customer segments — academic researchers, industrial users in finance, chemistry, logistics, and materials, and public authorities seeking sovereign European quantum infrastructure — served through enterprise field sales for on-premise hardware and an API-first cloud distribution motion for global developer reach. Strategic positioning is anchored in European data sovereignty, EU non-dilutive funding (EIC Accelerator, P4Q, CHAMP-ION), and technical leadership validated by the founding team's deep research lineage at the University of Innsbruck and IQOQI.

Name

Alpine Quantum Technologies GmbH

Legal name

Alpine Quantum Technologies GmbH

Website

https://aqt.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

AQT develops and manufactures trapped-ion quantum computers — including MARMOT, IBEX Q1, and the LYNX Series (QV 32768) — sold as 19-inch rack-mounted systems to research institutions, enterprises in finance/chemistry/logistics, and European public authorities seeking sovereign quantum infrastructure.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Quantum Computing Hardware

NAICS

Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451), Semiconductor Machinery Manufacturing (333242), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)

SIC

Laboratory Analytical Instruments (3826), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Optical Instruments & Lenses (3827)

akta.pro primary industry

Trapped-Ion QPU Systems (HDAGAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Quantum Performance Monitoring, Benchmarking & SLAs (HDAGAIAG), Multi-Provider Quantum Aggregators & Marketplaces (HDAGAIAC), Quantum Control Electronics (AWG/DAC/ADC, Timing & Synchronization) (HDAGABAF), Microwave/RF Signal Generation, Up/Downconversion & LO Chains (HDAGABAG), Quantum Hardware Architecture & Systems Engineering Research (HDAGAMAB), Quantum Control, Cryogenics & Measurement Research (HDAGAMAC), Quantum IDEs, Toolchains & Debugging (HDAGACAC)

Keywords

• Trapped-ion quantum computers
• Quantum computing hardware
• Quantum cloud services
• Ion trap technology
• Quantum instruments

Headquarters

HQ city

Innsbruck

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Quantum Computer Hardware Sales: AQT manufactures and sells quantum computers including MARMOT, IBEX Q1, and LYNX series systems. These are sold as complete turn-key solutions that fit into standard 19-inch rack cabinets for installation in HPC data centers, research facilities, and enterprise environments. The systems require no special cooling infrastructure and operate from standard power outlets.
2. Cloud Quantum Computing Access (ARNICA): AQT provides cloud access to its quantum computers via the ARNICA service, enabling customers to access quantum computing resources without purchasing hardware. Customers pay for usage of quantum computing time and can prototype algorithms using included simulators.
3. Quantum Instruments and Components: AQT sells specialized instruments for quantum research including PINE SET-UP, PINE TRAP, BEECH laser stabilization units, ROWAN laser control modules, and IVY optical filter cavities. These products serve research institutions and companies building quantum systems.
4. Cloud Partner Revenue Share: AQT's quantum computers are available through multiple cloud platforms including AWS Braket, Scaleway, qBraid, Quantum Rings, and Classiq. Revenue is generated through these partnerships for quantum computing access delivered via partner cloud infrastructures.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Alpine Quantum Technologies (AQT) manufactures and sells general-purpose trapped-ion quantum computers based on Calcium-40 ion technology. The company offers turn-key rack-mounted quantum computer systems (MARMOT, IBEX Q1, LYNX Series) that operate at room temperature with under 2kW power, alongside specialized quantum instruments (PINE SET-UP, PINE TRAP, BEECH, ROWAN, IVY) and the ARNICA cloud service for remote access to its quantum processors.

Product overview

Alpine Quantum Technologies GmbH (AQT) is a quantum computing hardware company that develops and manufactures trapped-ion quantum computers based in Innsbruck, Austria. The product portfolio centers on three generations of rack-mounted quantum computers: the MARMOT (first commercial unit with 20 qubits), IBEX Q1 (12-qubit cloud-accessible system with QV 128), and the new LYNX Series (achieving record European QV of 32768). These systems share a modular architecture built around AQT's proprietary PINE SET-UP and PINE TRAP ion trap technology, with supporting instruments including BEECH (laser frequency stabilization), ROWAN (laser pulse control), and IVY (optical filter cavity). All quantum computers are accessed via the ARNICA cloud service or through cloud partners including AWS Braket, Scaleway, Quantum Rings, qBraid, and Horizon Quantum, with programming support via Qiskit, Cirq, PennyLane, and Pytket SDKs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• LYNX: New generation of 19-inch rack-mounted quantum computers achieving record-breaking Quantum Volume of 32768 in Europe.
• MARMOT
• IBEX Q1
• ARNICA
• IVY
• BEECH
• ROWAN
• PINE SET-UP
• PINE TRAP

Products and services

• LYNX Series Quantum Computer Next-generation 19-inch rack-mounted trapped-ion quantum computer achieving record-breaking Quantum Volume of 32768 in Europe. Features proprietary gate developments reducing sensitivity to laser frequency and phase noise, enabling deeper and more complex quantum circuits in standard data center environments. Designed for enterprise and research customers.
• IBEX Q1 Quantum Computer Cloud-accessible quantum computer system with 12 fully connected qubits and Quantum Volume of 128. Installed in two standard 19-inch racks at AQT headquarters in Innsbruck, Austria, featuring high-fidelity gates and automated calibration. Executes via the ARNICA cloud service.
• MARMOT Quantum Computer

Quantifiable outcome

• Quantum Volume of 32768 (2^15) - highest in Europe, second worldwide
• +5 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, secondary and minor.

• CHAMP-ION ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 May 2026€50 million European pilot line project coordinated by Silicon Austria Labs to develop complete European value chain for ion-trap chips. AQT is one of 21 consortium partners from Austria, Germany, Finland, Italy, Portugal, and Czechia. Project covers design, microfabrication, integration, testing, and validation of ion-trap technologies.
• Horizon QuantumcoreTechnology or Integration · 15 April 2026Strategic partnership integrating Horizon Quantum's Triple Alpha software development environment with AQT's trapped-ion quantum processors. Enables developers to write, compile, and deploy quantum programs directly onto AQT's processors via cloud access. Horizon Quantum (NASDAQ: HQ) recently listed on Nasdaq to accelerate R&D and advance its hardware-agnostic software infrastructure.
• Quantum RingscoreTechnology or Integration · 16 March 2026Partnership to make AQT's IBEX Q1 quantum computer available on Quantum Rings' Open Quantum platform. Users worldwide gain direct access to AQT's trapped-ion technology through an easy-to-use API, with $50 in free compute credits. Supports cross-sector collaboration and education.
• ScalewaycoreTechnology or Integration · 18 February 2026AQT integrates its IBEX Q1 trapped-ion quantum computer into Scaleway's Quantum-as-a-Service platform, providing sovereign quantum infrastructure in Europe. The partnership strengthens digital sovereignty, combines European cloud and quantum hardware, and enables access to QPUs for industrial companies, research institutions, public authorities, and developers.
• P4Q ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 February 2026€50 million European photonics for quantum pilot project across 12 countries with 29 partners. AQT participates alongside universities, RTOs, and industrial foundries working on photonic chips for quantum applications, standardization, and production techniques for quantum chips.
• AWS BraketcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAQT's trapped-ion quantum computer available globally on Amazon Braket, providing cloud access to quantum computing resources through AWS infrastructure for customers worldwide.
• ClassiqsecondaryTechnology or IntegrationAQT quantum hardware accessible through Classiq's quantum algorithm design platform, enabling users to design and execute quantum algorithms on AQT systems.
• qBraidsecondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCloud access platform providing AQT's trapped-ion quantum computing resources to researchers and developers through qBraid's quantum computing platform.
• University of InnsbruckcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAQT was founded based on decades of research at University of Innsbruck. The PINE system was designed in partnership with the university and validated in Quantum Technology Flagship activity AQTION. Ongoing collaboration with academic research institutions.
• Institute of Quantum Optics and Quantum Information (IQOQI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAQT's PINE TRAP builds upon well-tested ion trap design from IQOQI. The company leverages research expertise from this institution founded by key team members.
• Red PitayaminorOthersRed Pitaya serves quantum companies including AQT with compact FPGA-based instrumentation platforms for quantum research applications.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• IonQ: US-listed trapped-ion quantum computing company developing general-purpose quantum systems. Directly comparable to AQT in core qubit modality, target customers (research + enterprise), and cloud-distribution strategy via AWS Braket and other partners.
• Quantinuum: Trapped-ion quantum computing leader formed by merger of Honeywell Quantum Solutions and Cambridge Quantum. Competes head-to-head with AQT in trapped-ion hardware, offering H-Series systems and the TKET software stack (AQT supports Pytket/TKET).
• Rigetti Computing: US-listed superconducting quantum hardware company offering on-premise and cloud-accessible QPUs. Comparable to AQT as a hardware-first quantum vendor pursuing enterprise/government customers, despite the superconducting vs. trapped-ion technology difference.
• Oxford Ionics: UK-based trapped-ion quantum computing company that combines trapped ions with electronic qubit control rather than lasers. Competes directly with AQT for trapped-ion enterprise customers and European research funding.

Broad incumbents

• IBM Quantum: Superconducting quantum hardware incumbent with the largest installed enterprise cloud base via IBM Cloud and Qiskit. Overlaps with AQT on cloud-delivered quantum computing and enterprise pilots, but uses a different qubit modality and benefits from far greater scale.
• Google Quantum AI: Superconducting quantum hardware leader with Cirq SDK and cloud access. Comparable as a broad incumbent pushing benchmarks (e.g., Quantum Volume, random circuit sampling), but uses a different qubit modality and is not focused on enterprise hardware sales.

Emerging players

• Pasqal: French neutral-atom quantum hardware company with strong European positioning and cloud distribution. Competes with AQT for European enterprise/government customers and EU quantum funding, but uses a different qubit modality.
• QuEra Computing: Neutral-atom quantum hardware company offering Aquila-class systems via Amazon Braket. Comparable to AQT as a European-anchored cloud-distributed hardware vendor, though using a different qubit modality.
• Xanadu Quantum Technologies: Canadian photonic quantum computing company offering Borealis and cloud access via AWS Braket. Comparable as a hardware-focused quantum vendor pursuing enterprise cloud distribution, though using a fundamentally different qubit modality.
• IQM Quantum Computers: Finnish superconducting quantum hardware company selling on-premise systems to HPC centers and research institutions, with cloud access via AWS Braket. Closely comparable to AQT in go-to-market (HPC-data-center deployment, European positioning, rack-style systems) despite the superconducting modality.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds3 records

Investors2 records

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