What Synergy Quantum does

Synergy Quantum is a Geneva-headquartered deep-technology company founded in 2018 that develops post-quantum cryptography (PQC) and Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) products for military, government, telecommunications, and critical-infrastructure customers. The company maintains an Indian operating subsidiary (Synergy Quantum India Private Limited, registered 2022) and operates incubation relationships with EPFL Innovation Park, IIT Delhi, IIT Madras, and the Data Security Council of India. Its portfolio spans nine products at Technology Readiness Level 9 — including the QUARTZ post-quantum messaging application, quantum-secure servers, data centers, VPN, web browser, blockchain, 5G core, and secure chips — supplemented by 2026 launches of SynQ MobileOS Guard, SynQ MythGuard (AI cybersecurity), SynQ RF Intelligence (camera-free sensing), SynQ Silicon Trust Suite (hardware-bound identity), and a portfolio of quantum-safe silicon IP cores for RISC-V-based system-on-chip designs. Ten granted patents support the underlying communications-security technology.

The business operates three revenue streams: one-time product licensing of PQC hardware and software, professional services under the Raksha migration brand (roadmap analysis, key-inventory assessment, crypto-agility evaluation), and government/enterprise quantum-technology development contracts. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and contracts are typically quoted per deployment. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales targeting defense, government, telecom, and finance buyers — evidenced by appointments such as former India National Cyber Security Coordinator Lt Gen Madhavan Unnikrishnan Nair (Strategic Defence Advisor) and former Nokia CSTO Nishant Batra (shareholder and Strategic Advisor). The company has disclosed four named government/quasi-government customers (Government of India, C-DOT, C-DAC, Space TS) and has signed strategic partnerships including the Global Quantum Threat Alliance with CyberPeace Foundation, a drone-based QKD program with C-DOT, a quantum-secure satellite program with Space TS, and a GCC defense agreement with MP3 International (EDGE GROUP).

Name

Synergy Quantum

Legal name

Synergy Quantum India Private Limited

Website

https://synergyquantum.swiss

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Synergy Quantum is a Geneva-headquartered deep-tech company developing post-quantum cryptography and QKD products — including messaging, secure chips, 5G, and silicon IP cores — for defense, government, telecom, and critical-infrastructure customers globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Post-Quantum Cryptography

NAICS

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

SIC

Computer Communications Equipment (3576), Semiconductors & Related Devices (3674)

akta.pro primary industry

Quantum-Secure Network & Transport Encryption (VPN/TLS/IPsec/MACsec) (HDAGAGAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Quantum-Safe Hardware & Embedded Security (TPM/secure elements/firmware) (HDAGAGAJ), Quantum-Safe Secure Messaging & Data-in-Transit Protection (HDAGAGAH), Quantum-Safe Network Infrastructure & Migration (PQC-enabled Networking) (HDAGAFAG), Quantum-Safe Data-at-Rest Protection (Storage/Database/File Encryption) (HDAGAGAI), Quantum Transceivers, Modems & Photonic Interfaces (HDAGAFAE), Quantum Cryptography & Post-Quantum/Quantum-Safe Security Research (HDAGAMAI)

Keywords

• Post-quantum cryptography
• Quantum key distribution
• Secure semiconductor chips
• Encrypted messaging platforms
• Cryptography migration services

Headquarters

HQ city

Geneva

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Revenue model

1. PQC Product Sales: Sale of quantum-secure hardware and software products including secure messaging apps (QUARTZ), quantum secure servers, data centers, VPN, web browsers, secure chips, blockchain security modules, and 5G network solutions. Products target defense, government, finance, and critical infrastructure requiring long-term cryptographic protection.
2. PQC Migration Services: Consultancy and migration services branded as 'Raksha' to help organizations transition to post-quantum cryptography. Includes analysis, key inventory assessment, roadmap development, POC design, and implementation support for partners and end customers.
3. Quantum Technology Development Contracts: Government and enterprise contracts for quantum technology development and secure communication solutions, including projects with the Government of India for quantum-safe infrastructure.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Synergy Quantum develops and sells post-quantum cryptography (PQC) and Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) hardware and software products for securing communications against quantum computing threats. The portfolio includes nine core products at TRL9 — post-quantum messaging (QUARTZ), secure data centers, servers, chips, blockchain, web browser, VPN, and 5G networks — complemented by silicon IP cores, mobile OS security, RF sensing, AI threat detection, and PQC migration services under the Raksha brand.

Product overview

Synergy Quantum offers a comprehensive suite of quantum-secure communication and cybersecurity products organized as a platform-plus-modules architecture. The core portfolio includes QUARTZ (post-quantum messaging), Quantum Secure Data Centers, Quantum VPN, Quantum Web Browser, Quantum Secure Blockchain, Quantum Secure Servers, Quantum Secure Chips, and Secure Quantum 5G Networks. These are complemented by recent launches including SynQ Silicon Trust Suite (silicon-rooted security platform), SynQ RF Intelligence (camera-free wireless sensing), SynQ MythGuard (AI-powered threat detection), and SynQ MobileOS Guard (quantum-secure mobile OS). The company also provides PQC Migration Services under the Raksha brand and Quantum-Safe Silicon IP Cores for semiconductor integration. The nine core products operate at TRL9 (Technology Readiness Level 9) and support both standalone and hybrid implementations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SynQ: Product suite brand for quantum-safe security solutions including SynQ Devices (Quantum Secure Chips, Servers, Data Centers, VPN, Web Browser, Blockchain, 5G Network, Messaging App)
• QUARTZ
• SynQ Silicon Trust Suite
• SynQ Quantum-Safe Silicon IP Cores
• SynQ RF Intelligence
• SynQ MythGuard
• SynQ MobileOS Guard
• RAKSHA

Products and services

• QUARTZ (Quantum Messaging Application) Post-quantum encrypted messaging platform with end-to-end encryption using post-quantum cryptographic algorithms, providing real-time secure communications resistant to both classical and quantum attacks. Designed for defense, finance, and government sectors.
• Quantum Secure Data Center Data center security solution equipped with NIST-approved quantum algorithms ensuring minimal latency and immunity to quantum threats. Implemented via server-side and client plugins for future-proof encryption across IT environments.
• Quantum VPN VPN service offering enhanced security with post-quantum encryption through encrypted tunnels between sender and receiver, ensuring safe and private browsing even in the quantum era. Targets corporate, government, and military networks.
• Quantum Web Browser Web browser fortified with post-quantum encryption creating a secure environment for online activities, encrypting user data and communications to resist quantum attacks.
• Quantum Secure Blockchain Blockchain solution integrating post-quantum cryptography including CRYSTALS-Dilithium and hash-based signatures to secure digital assets against quantum threats. Designed for finance, supply chain management, and government applications.
• Quantum Secure Servers Servers embedded with post-quantum encryption for encrypting all data processing and storage, protecting critical infrastructure from quantum threats. Essential for long-term data security in government and financial institutions.
• Quantum Secure Chip Hardware authentication chip incorporating end-to-end post-quantum encryption ensuring embedded private keys remain inaccessible and impervious to unauthorized reading or duplication. Essential for defense, telecommunications, and financial services.
• Secure Quantum 5G Network 5G core system integrated with advanced post-quantum cryptography technologies including CRYSTALS-Kyber, QRNGs, and KEM-TLS, replacing traditional cryptographic methods with quantum-resistant alternatives for robust key management and secure communications.
• Raksha (PQC Migration Service) Comprehensive post-quantum cryptography migration service providing roadmap analysis, key inventory assessment, crypto agility evaluation, and impact/risk analysis to help organizations transition to quantum-resistant security infrastructure.
• SynQ Silicon Trust Suite Unified silicon-rooted security platform featuring zero-stored-root architecture for hardware-bound device identity, cryptographic key protection, firmware integrity verification, and post-quantum migration preparation. Targets defense, telecom, industrial, cloud, and government environments.
• Quantum-Safe Silicon IP Cores for RISC-V-Based SoCs Portfolio of quantum-safe silicon IP cores designed for RISC-V-based system-on-chip designs, enabling semiconductor companies to embed post-quantum cryptographic capabilities including ML-KEM, ML-DSA, SLH-DSA, HQC, SHA-3, and Ascon algorithms directly into ASICs, FPGAs, and embedded platforms.
• SynQ RF Intelligence Camera-free wireless intelligence platform using radio-frequency signal behavior to detect presence, movement, occupancy patterns, and vital signs without cameras, microphones, or wearable devices. Designed for smart buildings, healthcare, defense, and privacy-first monitoring environments.
• SynQ MythGuard AI-powered cybersecurity tool designed to identify and mitigate Mythos-class threats (AI-driven vulnerability discovery and exploitation at machine speed). Provides continuous visibility across code, cloud, identity, cryptography, and AI agent environments.
• SynQ MobileOS Guard Quantum-secure Android operating system for mobile telephony using hybrid classical and post-quantum cryptography to protect voice, messaging, signaling, and data on devices and network connections. Targets governments, defense agencies, and critical infrastructure operators.
• Satellite-Based Hybrid QKD and PQC Satellite-based quantum key distribution technology combining quantum mechanics with post-quantum cryptography for resilient quantum networks capable of secure long-distance communication. Targets military, financial, and government sectors.

Quantifiable outcome

• Encryption and decryption processes take just 2 milliseconds, significantly outperforming competitors like WhatsApp.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments7 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability5 records

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and incubation.

• C-DOT (Centre for Development of Telematics)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 February 2026Signed agreement to jointly develop automated tool for detecting, classifying, and reporting quantum-vulnerable cryptographic algorithms. Tool comprises web application for external scanning, security scanner agent for internal device examination, and centralized control software. Aims to strengthen India's indigenous cybersecurity capabilities under Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative.
• CyberPeace FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 February 2026Launched the Global Quantum Threat Alliance (GQTA) at CyberPeace Summit 2.0 in New Delhi. Multi-stakeholder initiative to coordinate global responses to quantum-era cybersecurity threats affecting banking systems, defense networks, and critical national infrastructure. Both organizations had signed MoU in February 2025.
• Space TScoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 July 2025Signed MoU to jointly develop India's first indigenous quantum-secure satellite and space-based technologies. Partnership focuses on post-quantum cryptography, encrypted satellite-ground communications, quantum-resilient satellite swarms, and autonomous mission planning to protect India's space infrastructure.
• C-DOT (Centre for Development of Telematics)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 May 2025Signed MoU to develop drone-based Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) systems using decoy-based BB84 protocol. Collaboration aims to enhance India's capabilities in secure quantum communication technologies for defense and government applications.
• MP3 International (EDGE GROUP)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLandmark agreement signed to advance military cybersecurity and quantum technology in the GCC region, targeting defense and government security applications.
• EPFL Innovation Park (Trust Valley/Tech4Trust)incubationOthersIncubated under EPFL Innovation Park's Trust Valley (Tech4Trust) program, funded by SICPA. European base for quantum technology development.
• Foundation for Innovation and Technology Transfer (FITT), IIT DelhiincubationOthersHigh Impact Incubation/Acceleration Program at India's premier technology institute. R&D collaboration and talent access.
• Data Security Council of India (DSCI)incubationOthersHigh Impact Incubation/Acceleration Program at DSCI, India's premier data security industry body.
• IIT Madras Parvartak Innovation HubincubationOthersIncubation center at India's leading technology institute for quantum technology research and development.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• ID Quantique: Swiss-based global leader in Quantum Key Distribution and quantum-safe network security, headquartered in Geneva like Synergy Quantum. Operates in the same QKD and PQC networking categories targeting defense, government, and telecom customers, making it the closest direct comparable.
• PQShield: UK-based post-quantum cryptography company providing PQC software, hardware IP, and secure chip solutions. Directly comparable through its quantum-safe silicon IP for SoCs and post-quantum cryptographic algorithm offerings that overlap with Synergy Quantum's RISC-V IP cores and secure chips.
• QuintessenceLabs: Australian quantum cybersecurity company providing Quantum Random Number Generation, quantum key management, and PQC solutions for government and enterprise. Directly comparable on QRNG technology and PQC migration offerings serving similar defense and financial-services customers.
• Crypto4A: Canada-based provider of quantum-safe Hardware Security Modules (HSMs) and cryptographic infrastructure. Directly comparable to Synergy Quantum's Quantum Secure Servers, Secure Chip, and Data Center products targeting similar critical-infrastructure and government buyers.
• QNu Labs: India-based quantum cryptography company offering QKD and PQC products for defense and enterprise customers. Closely comparable as a fellow Indian-market peer competing for the same Government of India and defense contracts and serving the same Atmanirbhar Bharat agenda.

Emerging players

• evolutionQ: Canada-based PQC software and consulting firm helping organizations transition to quantum-safe cryptography. Comparable to Synergy Quantum's Raksha PQC Migration Service line, with overlapping customer base of enterprises assessing quantum readiness.

Broad incumbents

• SandboxAQ: US-based AI and quantum technology company spun out of Alphabet, offering post-quantum security, quantum simulation, and sensing solutions to enterprise and government. Comparable in serving defense and government customers with quantum-safe offerings, though operating at a much broader and more capitalized scale.
• Thales: Global defense and security conglomerate with a dedicated quantum-safe cryptography portfolio and PQC migration services. Comparable through its quantum-resistant hardware, government/defense customer base, and long-lifecycle cryptographic infrastructure offerings.
• IBM Quantum: IBM's quantum computing division offering quantum-safe cryptography tools, Qiskit-based libraries, and enterprise-grade quantum security services. Comparable through enterprise-grade PQC migration tooling, but operating at vastly larger scale and as part of a broader quantum computing platform.

Regional players

• QuantumCTek: China-based leader in quantum communication networks, QKD systems, and quantum-safe infrastructure. Comparable in QKD and quantum communication products serving government and telecom customers, though operating primarily in a different geographic market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors

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Investments

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