What QCentroid does

QCentroid is a Bilbao-based quantum computing startup founded in 2022 that builds orchestration platforms and readiness services to help enterprises move from theoretical interest in quantum computing to practical deployment. Its proprietary offerings include a Quantum Readiness Framework (structured use case prioritization, economic impact assessment, and implementation pathways), a Quantum Implementation Playbook, and a Discovery Sandbox Environment for hands-on experimentation and proof-of-concept validation. The company is sub-10 employees and operates primarily as a professional services provider.

QCentroid's primary customer focus is global telecom operators, served through a flagship collaboration with GSMA launched at MWC Barcelona 2026, with secondary reach into industrial enterprises in banking, logistics, energy, defense, and transport. The go-to-market is partnership-driven rather than direct sales: QCentroid co-creates a 'Quantum AI' proposition inside the Telefónica Tech ecosystem alongside Qilimanjaro Quantum Tech and Multiverse Computing, and has formal research integration through the Telefónica/UPM Joint Research Unit, contributing to EU-funded quantum communications projects (CIVIQ, OPENQKD, DISCRETION, EuroQCI-Spain). A partnership with QAI Ventures supports international expansion and sandbox/readiness delivery, while consortium participation in the Boeing Aerospace Spain-led VARIANT project extends the company's reach into aerospace and autonomous traffic management.

The revenue model is B2B professional services delivered through these channel partners, covering readiness programs, sandbox access, and proof-of-concept work; no public pricing, customer logos, or revenue figures are disclosed. QCentroid received initial funding from QAI Ventures in May 2024, and the founder team comprises CEO Carlos Kuchkovsky, Tech/Product advisor Sergio Gago, and CCO Raul Somaza.

Name

QCentroid

Website

https://qcentroid.xyz

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

QCentroid is a Bilbao-based quantum computing startup that builds orchestration platforms and readiness frameworks to help telecom operators and industrial enterprises transition from interest in quantum computing to practical deployment, distributed primarily through partnerships with GSMA, Telefónica Tech, and QAI Ventures.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Quantum Computing Services

NAICS

Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing (33429), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)

SIC

Communications Equipment, Nec (3669)

akta.pro primary industry

Hybrid Quantum-Classical Orchestration & Workflow Management (HDAGAIAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Multi-Provider Quantum Aggregators & Marketplaces (HDAGAIAC), QCaaS Platforms & Developer Portals (HDAGAIAB)

Keywords

• Quantum computing services
• Quantum orchestration platforms
• Quantum readiness consulting
• Enterprise quantum solutions
• Quantum AI integration

Headquarters

HQ city

Bilbao

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Enterprise Quantum Services: QCentroid generates revenue through B2B quantum computing services delivered via strategic partnerships with enterprise clients and telecom operators. Revenue appears to come from professional services, readiness programs, and proof-of-concept delivery across multiple sectors.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

QCentroid provides quantum computing orchestration platforms and quantum AI integration services that help enterprises and telecom operators transition from theoretical interest in quantum computing to practical implementation. The company delivers readiness frameworks, implementation playbooks, sandbox environments, and proof-of-concept delivery for sectors including telecommunications, banking, logistics, energy, defense, and transport.

Product overview

QCentroid is a quantum computing technology company that participates in partnerships and collaborations focused on quantum computing ecosystem development. Based on the available source material, no specific named products, sub-products, modules, or feature offerings are identified for QCentroid. The company is described in the context of strategic partnerships with Telefónica Tech, GSMA Foundry, and QAI Ventures for quantum readiness programs and implementation frameworks.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Quantum Readiness Framework A structured framework for use case prioritisation, economic impact assessment, and implementation pathways, designed to help enterprises and telecom operators move from interest in quantum computing to practical readiness and adoption.
• Quantum Implementation Playbook A guided playbook that walks telecom operators and industrial enterprises through the adoption and deployment of quantum technologies, supporting structured implementation beyond the readiness assessment phase.
• Discovery Sandbox Environment A hands-on experimentation environment that lets enterprises test and validate quantum computing use cases and technologies before committing to full-scale implementation.
• Quantum AI Orchestration (via Telefónica Tech Quantum Ecosystem) An orchestration-based Quantum AI offering combining QCentroid's orchestration capabilities with specialized quantum hardware (Qilimanjaro Quantum Tech) and quantum-inspired algorithms (Multiverse Computing), delivered through Telefónica Tech to enterprise and public sector clients in Spain and Europe.

Quantifiable outcome

• 60% of global operators have quantum technologies on their roadmap
• +1 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• TelefónicacoreTechnology or Integration · 1 May 2026Telefónica and the Polytechnic University of Madrid (UPM) formalized the creation of a Joint Research Unit focused on quantum technologies, with a collaboration spanning over 12 years. QCentroid is integrated as a specialized startup within this research framework, alongside Qoolnet, contributing to major European quantum communications projects including CIVIQ, OPENQKD, DISCRETION, and EuroQCI-Spain.
• QAI VenturescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2026QAI Ventures and QCentroid formed a strategic partnership to enable industries to adopt quantum computing through integrated tools and services. The collaboration aims to bridge research and deployment, providing sandbox environments, readiness programs, and proof-of-concept delivery across multiple sectors.
• Telefónica TechcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2026Telefónica Tech announced strategic alliances with QCentroid alongside Qilimanjaro Quantum Tech and Multiverse Computing to expand its quantum computing ecosystem and create a 'Quantum AI' proposition for enterprise clients. The partnerships integrate specialized quantum hardware, orchestration platforms, and quantum-inspired algorithms targeting sectors including banking, logistics, and energy.
• GSMAcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 February 2026GSMA and QCentroid launched a collaboration at MWC Barcelona 2026 through the GSMA Foundry to help telecom operators transition from interest in quantum computing to practical readiness. The programme provides a structured framework for use case prioritisation, economic impact assessment, and implementation pathways, progressing from initial exploration to modelling telecom-relevant use cases.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Pasqal: European neutral-atom quantum hardware and platform provider offering cloud access and enterprise quantum services. Comparable as a broader quantum ecosystem player serving similar European enterprise and telecom customers.
• D-Wave: Quantum annealing hardware and cloud services provider with enterprise quantum access products. Comparable to QCentroid at the broad level of selling enterprise quantum access and readiness, though operating primarily at the hardware layer.
• IBM Quantum: Large incumbent offering full-stack quantum hardware, cloud access, and professional services to enterprises globally. Comparable to QCentroid as an enterprise quantum services competitor but with vastly broader capabilities and its own hardware.

Direct peers

• Multiverse Computing: Quantum software company specialising in quantum-inspired algorithms and financial/enterprise optimisation. Sits alongside QCentroid inside the Telefónica Tech Quantum AI ecosystem, making it the closest direct peer in go-to-market and customer overlap.
• Zapata Computing: Enterprise quantum software company offering orchestration, workflow, and algorithm development tools. Overlaps with QCentroid's hybrid quantum-classical orchestration and workflow management capabilities for enterprise users.
• Strangeworks: Quantum computing orchestration and developer platform that aggregates multiple quantum hardware providers under one interface. Directly comparable to QCentroid's orchestration and multi-provider aggregation positioning.
• QC Ware: Quantum software and services company offering cloud access, algorithms, and enterprise consulting for quantum computing adoption. Directly comparable to QCentroid's managed quantum services and enterprise support offering.
• Qilimanjaro Quantum Tech: Barcelona-based quantum hardware and cloud provider focused on annealing and gate-model systems. Like QCentroid, it is bundled into the Telefónica Tech quantum proposition and serves enterprise customers across Spain and Europe.
• 1QBit: Quantum software company building enterprise applications and hardware-agnostic platforms for optimisation and machine learning. Overlaps with QCentroid in providing application engineering and enterprise quantum delivery services.
• Classiq: Quantum software platform focused on circuit design, compilation, and developer tooling for enterprise quantum applications. Comparable to QCentroid in providing higher-level abstraction over quantum hardware for enterprise developers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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