Quandela develops full-stack photonic quantum computing hardware, middleware, and software for industrial applications. Founded in 2017 as a spin-off from the Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology in France, the company combines semiconductor technology with photonics to create quantum computers designed to be modular, scalable, and energy-efficient. Its core offering includes eDelight, a solid-state single-photon source engineered to enable scalable manipulation of single-photon qubits, alongside proprietary hardware, middleware, and software solutions.
The company operates manufacturing facilities in Massy and Palaiseau, France, and maintains offices in Paris, Germany, Canada, and South Korea. With over 140 employees representing more than 15 nationalities, Quandela serves industries including energy, cybersecurity, pharmaceuticals, logistics, automotive, aerospace, chemistry, and finance. Its cloud platform has attracted more than 2,200 users, providing access to Quandela's quantum computing resources and tools.
Quandela positions itself as Europe's leader in full-stack photonic quantum computing, with a strategic focus on pioneering the path toward fault-tolerant quantum systems. The company's approach emphasises the integration of photonics with semiconductor manufacturing to address scalability and practical deployment challenges in quantum computing.