What Creotech Quantum does

Creotech Quantum S.A. is a Warsaw-headquartered quantum technology hardware company that was formally incorporated in June 2025 as a special-purpose vehicle to receive the quantum technology business of Creotech Instruments S.A., and completed its spin-off and Warsaw Stock Exchange (GPW) listing on 1 April and 17 April 2026 respectively, becoming the first publicly listed European company dedicated to quantum technologies. The company builds and sells four intersecting product families: White Rabbit sub-nanosecond time and frequency synchronization equipment derived from CERN technology (WRS, WRS-LJ, SPEC A7 node, and AMC FMC carriers AFC V4/AFCZ/AFCKU); scalable Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) systems built to ISO 23837-1 certification standards; Sinara/ARTIQ-compatible control and measurement modules plus MTCA.4 systems for quantum processor orchestration; and CreoSky high-sensitivity sCMOS cameras based on GSense 2020 and GSense 6060 sensors with >90% quantum efficiency. Adjacent product development covers large-area Superconducting Nanowire Single-Photon Detectors (SNSPDs) and high-rate (>2 GHz, >90% efficiency) single-photon detectors targeting fiber and satellite QKD, including work tied to the QKD HRDP and LAND ESA-funded projects.

The business model combines direct hardware sales to research institutions, government and public agencies, telecom/finance, and quantum startups with engineering and consulting services, supplemented by R&D project funding from the European Commission (notably Millenion at a EUR 199.8M total project budget and eCAUSIS at EUR 7M) and the European Space Agency (QKD HRDP, LAND, Telescope Array Functional Prototype, WR5G). Pricing is opaque and quote-based, with multi-year enterprise contracts and products such as the AFCKU listed as available on request. The go-to-market is sales-led and consultative, leveraging direct contact, the company website, and industry events; the customer roster spans CERN (18+ year White Rabbit collaboration), GSI/FAIR (70+ WR switches with 200 more planned), ASTRON/LOFAR, NIKHEF, Infleqtion, Welinq, and ESA procurement channels, with operating geographies concentrated across roughly nine European countries.

Operationally the company is led by a PhD-heavy technical team — CEO Dr. Anna Kamińska (CERN/DESY/Oxford, QuIC co-creator and EU Quantum Flagship contributor), VP Paweł Zienkiewicz (300+ citations, ESA JUICE mission lead), and Director of Engineering Dr. Jan Borgosz (25+ years of project management) — and is certified ISO 9001, with revenue still pre-commercial at the time of IPO and a publicly stated PLN 100 million revenue objective for the 2026-2028 window tied to full-scale commercialization of QKD ground systems and single-photon detectors.

Name

Creotech Quantum

Legal name

Creotech Quantum S.A.

Website

https://creotechquantum.pl

Company type

Public

Founded year

2025

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Creotech Quantum S.A., spun off from Creotech Instruments in 2025 and listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange in April 2026, builds CERN-derived White Rabbit time-synchronization hardware, ISO 23837-1 quantum key distribution systems, Sinara/ARTIQ quantum control electronics, and high-sensitivity sCMOS cameras for European research institutions, government agencies, and quantum technology customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Quantum Technology Hardware

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Laboratory Analytical Instruments (3826)

akta.pro primary industry

Quantum Hardware Architecture & Systems Engineering Research (HDAGAMAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Control Software & Firmware for Quantum Control Stacks (HDAGABAN), Quantum Metrology Standards, Calibration & Test Systems (HDAGAHAJ)

Keywords

• Quantum key distribution
• Time synchronization hardware
• Quantum control systems
• Scientific imaging cameras
• Single-photon detectors

Headquarters

HQ city

Polska

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Product Sales: Sale of specialized quantum and scientific technology hardware including White Rabbit switches, cameras, MTCA carrier modules, and QKD systems. Products are sold directly to customers with pricing available upon request.
2. Engineering and Consulting Services: Design services, technical consulting, and custom modifications for hardware, firmware, and gateware development. Paid engineering hours offered for customer support and implementation assistance.
3. Research and Development Project Funding: European Commission and ESA funded R&D projects including Millenion (199.8M EUR), eCAUSIS (7M EUR), QKD HRDP, LAND, Telescope Array, and WR5G. Funding supports technology development but is not direct revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Creotech Quantum designs, manufactures, and sells specialized quantum and scientific-technology hardware for European research institutions, government agencies, and technology companies. Its core offerings include Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) systems, White Rabbit sub-nanosecond time synchronization products, Sinara/ARTIQ and MTCA.4 control and measurement systems, and advanced sCMOS cameras (CreoSky) for astronomy and research. The company also delivers engineering, consulting, and custom modification services, and participates in European Commission and ESA-funded R&D projects.

Product overview

Creotech Quantum is a portfolio of quantum and scientific technology products organized into five key segments: (1) Control and Measurement Instruments — including the Sinara/ARTIQ Ecosystem for managing quantum experiments and MTCA.4 modular systems for precise control, synchronization, and data acquisition; (2) White Rabbit time synchronization products — including the White Rabbit Switch (WRS), WRS-Low Jitter variant, White Rabbit Node SPEC A7, and PCIe/FMC carrier modules (SPEC, AFC V4, AFCZ, AFCKU); (3) Advanced sCMOS Cameras under the CreoSky brand — including CreoSky6000 and specialized detectors with sensors up to 6144×6144 resolution and >90% quantum efficiency; (4) Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) Systems for terrestrial networks built to ISO 23837-1 standards; and (5) ESA-funded research projects including LAND (large-area SNSPD detector), QKD HRDP (high-throughput single-photon detector), eCAUSIS, and the Telescope Array Functional Prototype. The company is also developing single-photon detector technologies for satellite quantum communication.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• White Rabbit Switch (WRS) A subnanosecond-precision time and frequency synchronization switch for Ethernet networks that distributes a grandmaster or external clock to all nodes in a hierarchical architecture, guaranteeing deterministic data transfer and precise timestamping over distances exceeding 10 km via fiber optic. It is used by research institutions, telecom operators, and Big Science facilities for distributed timing.
• White Rabbit Switch with Low Jitter Daughterboard (WRS-LJ) A specialized variant of the White Rabbit Switch offering ultra-low jitter and subnanosecond time and frequency synchronization. The redesigned Low Jitter circuit makes it ideal for demanding applications such as 5G synchronization, Big Science instrumentation, and power infrastructure.
• White Rabbit Node SPEC A7 A versatile White Rabbit node providing subnanosecond synchronization, deterministic communication, and hardware packet timestamping. Available as a standalone unit or NIC card with PTM, suitable for 5G networks, quantum communication, and control and measurement systems.
• Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) System A scalable, easy-to-deploy quantum key distribution system that enables secure encryption key transmission resistant to quantum computers and any future computational methods. Built on ISO 23837-1 certification standards and designed for integration with existing infrastructure, targeting terrestrial network applications for telecom operators, government agencies, and critical infrastructure operators.
• Sinara/ARTIQ Control and Measurement Ecosystem A control and measurement system for managing quantum experiments and quantum processors, featuring nanosecond time precision, exceptional speed, and modular flexible architecture for rapid system deployment. Provides efficient multi-channel readout, low noise, and minimal crosstalk for stable quantum experiment control, used by quantum computing laboratories and quantum technology companies.
• MTCA Systems (MTCA.4) A set of modular components for precise control, synchronization, and data processing/acquisition particularly in quantum physics and advanced electronics experiments. The latest MTCA.4 standard supports high-frequency RF applications requiring subnanosecond synchronization and response.
• CreoSky6000 Camera Platform A modular camera platform used as the basis for specialized astronomical and research cameras. The platform enables high sensitivity, thermal stability, and long-term reliable operation. Sensors supported include GSense 2020 (2048x2048) and GSense 6060 (6144x6144) with quantum efficiency above 90%.
• Specialized Cameras and Detectors (CreoSky sCMOS) Autonomous, high-sensitivity, fast cameras (up to 135 kfps for GSense 2020 sensor in fastest mode) used in advanced research including astronomical observation. Features fast onboard data preprocessing, ultra-low noise, high quantum efficiency (above 90%), and resolutions up to 6144x6144.
• Large-Area Superconducting Nanowire Single-Photon Detector (SNSPD) A large-area (100x100 µm) SNSPD detector for QKD and optical communication applications, featuring four independent quadrants, designed for satellite communication systems including DSOC and QKD.
• High-Rate Single-Photon Detector for QKD A high-throughput (>2 GHz), high-efficiency (>90%) single-photon detector for fiber and satellite-based quantum key distribution, operating in 800 nm or 1550 nm wavelength bands with fully European technology base.
• Simple PCIe Carrier SPEC An economical carrier module with one FMC slot and one SFP slot, which when paired with the FMC DIO 5CH TTL A creates a basic White Rabbit node. Features a Xilinx Spartan-6 FPGA, DDR3, and programmable clock sources for precise timing and multi-stream data handling.
• AMC FMC Carrier – AFC V4 An FMC HPC module carrier with a Xilinx Artix-7 FPGA and DDR3 memory, designed for real-time systems. It offers a flexible clock circuit, advanced FMC/RTM interfaces, the ability to connect any timing source, and subnanosecond synchronization in MTCA, ensuring stability and ultra-accurate signal processing.
• AMC FMC Carrier – AFCZ A flexible dual FMC MTCA carrier with a ZU7EV SoC offering configurable clock circuitry, dual FMC LPC, high-speed interfaces (GTH, USB3.0, SATA), and programmable power and debugging, suited for real-time systems requiring high bandwidth and precision such as accelerator and quantum laboratory control.
• AMC FMC Carrier Kintex Ultrascale – AFCKU A carrier board partially based on the SPEC design, built around the Xilinx Kintex UltraScale XCKU035 FPGA. Supports 16-bit ADC FMC modules in BPM systems with a flexible clock distribution architecture fully compatible with White Rabbit and ARTIQ, 2 GB DDR3 SDRAM, and 8x MGT via FMC/RTM connectors.

Quantifiable outcome

• Clock drift reduced from 10-20 ns to 0.05 ns/hour using White Rabbit synchronization in LOFAR telescope network
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• White Rabbit Collaboration (WRC)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2024Creotech Quantum is a member of the White Rabbit Collaboration, an international initiative managing the development of White Rabbit technology originally developed at CERN. The collaboration oversees standards and specifications for White Rabbit systems. Creotech participates in governance and development of the technology.
• Munich Quantum Instruments (MQI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMQI is the consortium partner in the QKD HRDP project, contributing expertise in superconducting nanowire technology. Creotech Quantum provides electronics, mechatronics, and software while MQI contributes detector technology for high-throughput single-photon detection systems.
• European Space Agency (ESA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerESA funds multiple projects with Creotech Quantum including QKD HRDP, LAND, Telescope Array Functional Prototype, and WR5G. Projects focus on quantum communication, single-photon detection, and space domain awareness.
• European CommissioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEC funds large-scale quantum technology projects including Millenion (199.8M EUR budget) and eCAUSIS (7M EUR budget) in which Creotech Quantum participates as a technology provider.
• Uniwersytet Adama MickiewiczaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConsortium partner in the Telescope Array Functional Prototype project for NEO detection, contributing astronomical research expertise.
• 6Roads Sp. z o.o.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConsortium partner in the Telescope Array Functional Prototype project.
• NASKcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCreotech Quantum participates in the PIONIER-Q-SAT project as consortium member under NASK leadership, developing cross-border QKD links using mobile optical ground stations for satellite communication demonstrations.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• QuintessenceLabs: Australia-based QKD and quantum random number generation vendor serving government and enterprise customers. Comparable to Creotech's QKD and single-photon detection stack, focused on commercial rather than research deployments.
• Qblox: Dutch maker of modular quantum control electronics (Cluster, Qubit Reader) for superconducting and spin-qubit experiments. Competes head-to-head with Creotech's ARTIQ/Sinara and FMC carrier products across European quantum labs.
• ID Quantique: Swiss leader in commercial QKD systems and single-photon detectors serving government, finance, and research customers globally. Closest direct competitor to Creotech's QKD business, with a more established commercial footprint in EuroQCI-style deployments.
• Swabian Instruments: Provider of timing and control modules (Time Tagger, Pulse Streamer) widely used in quantum optics and single-photon experiments. Overlaps with Creotech's Sinara/ARTIQ ecosystem on nanosecond-precision timing and modular quantum-control architectures.
• Quantum Machines: Israeli provider of quantum processor control systems (OPX, QUA) used by quantum computing labs worldwide. Directly comparable to Creotech's Sinara/ARTIQ and MTCA.4 quantum-control offering, with a stronger commercial presence in the broader quantum-computing ecosystem.

Regional players

• QuantumCTek: China's largest commercial QKD vendor, deploying extensive metropolitan and backbone QKD networks inside China. Comparable product and use cases to Creotech's QKD business, but operating primarily in a different geography and regulatory regime.

Broad incumbents

• ADVA Optical Networking (Oscilloquartz): Global vendor of optical networking and synchronization solutions (Oscilloquartz) for telecom, finance, and power-grid timing. Competes with Creotech's White Rabbit and WRS-Low Jitter products in 5G and critical-infrastructure synchronization.
• Hamamatsu Photonics: Japanese manufacturer of scientific cameras, photodetectors, and photonic devices. Direct competitor to Creotech's CreoSky sCMOS and high-sensitivity detector products for astronomy and research applications, with much broader product breadth.
• Toshiba (Cambridge Research Lab / Toshiba Europe): Large diversified electronics conglomerate with an active QKD research and product program originating from Toshiba Cambridge Research Laboratory. Overlaps with Creotech on QKD and secure communication but as one technology line within a much broader portfolio.

Emerging players

• Single Quantum: Netherlands-based supplier of superconducting nanowire single-photon detectors (SNSPDs) used in QKD and quantum optics. Highly comparable to Creotech's SNSPD and high-rate single-photon detector programs developed with MQI for ESA applications.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses6 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CreotechQuantum
• Facebookfacebook.com/CreotechQuantumSA
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/creotech-quantum

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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