Attending ESA Quantum Technology Conference in Crete

QuantX Labs exemplifies the new generation of quantum-enabled defence suppliers emerging from allied research ecosystems. Founded in 2016 as a University of Adelaide spin-out, the Australian company develops high-precision quantum clocks and sensors—technologies central to future-proofing Position, Navigation and Timing (PNT) networks against satellite disruption. Its cryogenic sapphire oscillator (“CryoClock”) already underpins Australia’s $1.2 billion JORN radar upgrade, while its TEMPO optical atomic clock—based on rubidium two-photon transitions—will soon fly on a Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL) mission, demonstrating space-qualified timing performance an order of magnitude superior to current GNSS references. QuantX’s compact quantum magnetometers also open applications in maritime and underground threat detection. For Europe, these capabilities correspond directly to critical EDT categories—Quantum Technologies, Space Systems, and Advanced Sensors—where sovereign supply remains limited. QuantX’s solutions could augment NATO’s multi-domain C4ISR architecture by enabling independent timing and resilient communications, yet its absence from EDF or PESCO frameworks keeps these benefits external to the EU industrial base. The company operates solely from Australia, with allied (AUKUS and Australian DoD) funding and no European production footprint. In Defence Finance Monitor’s assessment, QuantX Labs scores 4/10 on the European sovereignty scale: an emerging capability with strategic potential. Its technologies are fully aligned with EU and NATO priorities but require European partnerships or co-development to avoid future dependence on non-EU quantum suppliers. #DefenceFinanceMonitor #QuantX #QuantumTechnologies #OpticalClock #CryoClock #PNT #C4ISR #SpaceSystems #AUKUS #NATO #StrategicAutonomy #QuantumSensing #AlliedInnovation https://lnkd.in/d5bSyKGD

Technolution Advance at EDHPC 2025! We’re excited to announce that Technolution will attend the European Data Handling & Data Processing Conference (EDHPC 2025), taking place 13–17 October in Elche, Spain. At EDHPC, the European space community comes together to explore the latest advances in on-board data handling, processing architectures, and microelectronics. These are exactly the technologies that power our Control & Data Processing Unit (CDPU) — a modular, high-reliability platform that enables advanced payload control and in-orbit data processing for small satellites. Our team looks forward to exchanging ideas with European Space Agency - ESA, industry partners, and research institutions on how to make on-board computing smarter, more flexible, and more dependable. From radiation-tolerant designs to AI-enabled edge processing in orbit, we’re proud to contribute to Europe’s growing capabilities in space data handling and processing. If you’re attending EDHPC, come say hello to Gideon Zweijtzer — we’d love to connect and share insights on the future of modular and reconfigurable CDPU technology. Looking forward to inspiring discussions and new collaborations that drive smarter, more flexible space systems! #Innovation #CDPU #technology #dataprocessing Gerard Rauwerda

ESA signs contract on SAGA mission for sovereign quantum key distribution capability in Europe ESA advances Europe's quantum security with the SAGA mission, entering the design phase to develop space-based quantum key distribution for sovereign government communications. #quantum #quantumcomputing #technology https://lnkd.in/ei6VaDAR

🚀 𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲-𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝗣𝗠 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻 𝗟𝗮𝗶𝗤𝗮 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 One of LaiQa key milestones is the development of a space-qualified Polarization Modulation (PM) Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) source, led by qssys - Quantum Space Systems GmbH under WP3 and WP7. 🔬 The team’s progress includes: • Designing the system using space-suitable components and conducting extensive in-lab testing • Establishing a PM-QKD source assembly line and performing system-level QBER performance evaluations • Preparing for integration and demonstration at TNO’s FSO-QKD testbed and the Helmos Optical Ground Station (OGS) These efforts bring us closer to secure quantum communication links between space and ground, paving the way for a new era of resilient and trusted connectivity. 🌌🔑 Find out more at 🔗 https://lnkd.in/d944DKhy #LaiQaProject #QuantumCommunication #QKD #SpaceTech #LaiQaProject #Photonics #QuantumSecurity #HorizonEurope #EUfunded

🛰️ Advancing European RISC-V Computing for Space: Progress from the ISOLDE Project 🚀 The ISOLDE project continues to make strong progress toward bringing European RISC-V computing to the next generation of autonomous satellites. 🔬 Our latest update highlights the development of the ISOLDE Space Demonstrator — a key milestone showing how open hardware technologies can support onboard processing and decision-making in future space missions. 🌍 The demonstrator builds on lessons from ESA’s Sentinel-2 mission, targeting low-Earth-orbit use cases where real-time data processing and reliability are crucial. By combining high-performance RISC-V processors, domain-specific accelerators, and fault-tolerant architectures, ISOLDE is laying the groundwork for European-made, high-performance computing solutions ready to withstand the harsh conditions of space. 🔗 Read more about our latest developments: https://lnkd.in/d-9yhibn

We’re excited to share this excellent piece in The Australian on how commercial value and innovation are driving Australia’s quantum leap into space. The article highlights how QuantX is translating breakthroughs in quantum technologies from academic exercises to powering real-world, high-impact space and defence applications. We’re proud to be part of this journey working with partners, Institute for Photonics and Advanced Sensing (IPAS), Australian Space Agency and stakeholders to turn quantum promise into reality. https://lnkd.in/gbnAQY-Z #Quantum #SpaceTech #Innovation #Defence #Australia #Commercialisation #DeepTech

Boeing-Supported Quantum Networking Mission Invites Public to Shape Space-Based Experiment Boeing supports a unique public engagement opportunity- the SEAQUE mission invites anyone to play a web game and directly influence a live quantum experiment aboard the International Space Station. This initiative advances critical quantum networking technology with potential benefits for secure communication and precision sensing. #quantum #quantumcomputing #technology https://lnkd.in/ehirj954

Ahmed Osman has successfully completed radiation and thermal testing of our miniaturized Erbium-Doped Fiber Amplifier (EDFA) - the world's smallest radiation resistant EDFA for CubeSat lasercom — and is now heading to Kyoto to present our results at the 2025 IEEE International Conference on Space Optical Systems and Applications (ICSOS 2025). Our paper, 📄 “Gamma radiation testing of reduced-clad Erbium-doped fibers and demonstration of an ultra-compact EDFA for satellite laser communications”, will be presented on Wednesday, 29 October. This work is a collaboration with NCSR "DEMOKRITOS" and is supported by the European Space Agency - ESA under Contract 4000140681. We also gratefully acknowledge funding from the European Union – NextGenerationEU and the Greek Ministry of Digital Policy, Telecommunications & Media. #ICSOS2025 #SpaceOptics #LaserCommunications #EDFA #Photonics #ESA #Research #OpticalCommunications #Satellite

We’re excited to be part of the European Data Handling and Processing Conference (EDHPC 2025), taking place from October 13-17 in Elche, Spain organized by the European Space Agency - ESA. As we head into the event, we’re revisiting our collaboration with event sponsor Frontgrade Gaisler, integrating Akida IP alongside their NOEL-V RISC-V processor in the GR801 SoC, part of the new GRAIN product line. This space-grade chip is designed specifically for energy-efficient in orbit AI, combining traditional and neuromorphic processing in a radiation-tolerant package. Embedding Akida at the heart of this GRAIN architecture highlights its suitability for the harsh constraints of space missions and signals growing trust in neuromorphic computing as a cornerstone of next-gen space systems. Stop by our booth at EDHPC next week to learn more about Akida in space! #BrainChip #Akida #FrontgradeGaisler #ESA #EDHPC2025 #NeuromorphicAI #SpaceTechnology #OnboardProcessing #EdgeAI #ArtificialIntelligence #SpaceComputing #Innovation #SpaceIndustry

📰 #NewPaper — Researchers from the i2CAT Research Centre Space Communications Group and Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya have developed a new evaluation tool for satellite quantum key distribution (QKD). This work, published by the IEEE Open Journal of the Communications Society, addresses the challenge of building secure, global communication networks by using satellites to overcome the distance limits of fiber optic cables. 🛰️🔐 The paper presents a new method to more accurately predict the performance of these satellite systems, validating the approach with real-world data from the Micius satellite experiments. This tool will help create more reliable and secure quantum communication systems. 🔗 Access the article: https://lnkd.in/diDN6q-w ➡️ Authors: Javier Jordán Parra, Marina Garcia Romero, Jano Gil Lopez, Joan A. Ruiz-de-Azua, Josep Paradells #i2CATResearch #i2CATSpace