Oxford Ionics

Oxford Ionics has been awarded a Business Innovation Award by the Institute of Physics (IOP)! 🎉✨ This recognition highlights our groundbreaking work in quantum computing and the impact of our proprietary Electronic Qubit Control technology, which replaces lasers with electronics to control qubits. By combining cutting-edge physics with scalable semiconductor manufacturing, we’ve set global records in single-qubit gate fidelity, two-qubit gate fidelity, and quantum state preparation and measurement (SPAM). Receiving this award at the Palace of Westminster alongside other innovators in physics is a proud moment for our team and reflects our commitment to solving complex engineering challenges and advancing quantum computing’s real-world potential. A big thank you to the IOP for this honour and to our customers, including the National Quantum Computing Centre (NQCC) and Cyberagentur, for their trust in our technology. Here’s to shaping the future with physics and innovation! 🌍🔬 Chris Ballance Emily Robertson Marius A. Weber Rustin Nourshargh Susanna Todaro #Physics #QuantumComputing #Innovation #IOPAwards2024

⌚Got 5 minutes? Check out Chris Ballance take on 5 quick questions from UKTN in their weekly series #FounderIn5. Follow the link below to learn more about Chris and his approach to leadership, including: his advice for first-time founders, how he keeps the team at Oxford Ionics motivated, and a surprising fact you may not know about him...👀 https://lnkd.in/dyTA-hm2 #OxfordIonics #quantum #quantumcomputing #leadership #entrepreneurship #deeptech #innovation

🎙️"Time and time again, across all aspects of technology we’ve seen over the last 70 years -- when there’s a leap in compute power, it changes the world." Last week at #WebSummit, CEO and co-founder Chris Ballance sat down with Tom Chitty and Arjun Kharpal at CNBC to de-mystify quantum computing during the latest episode of #BeyondtheValley. Listen to the full podcast to learn: ✅ Why we focus on simplicity when building powerful quantum computers ✅ How the everyday consumer might interact with quantum in the future ✅ What the differences are between #AI and #quantumcomputing 👉 Check out the full episode on Apple, Spotify, or on YouTube here: https://lnkd.in/eJQ5qPGj And head to the comments to see a behind the scenes shot of the recording in action! 😉

⚛️Who is attending Harwell Q-Day 4.0 tomorrow at the Harwell Science and Innovation Campus? 🎙️ Don’t miss our Quantum Infrastructure lead, Rustin Nourshargh, participate on a panel titled, "Three promising approaches to scaling quantum this decade" at 12:30pm. Rustin will be diving into how Oxford Ionics has pioneered a powerful new approach to quantum computing that keeps #scalability at the core. 👉 Now in its 4th year, Harwell Q-Day gathers researchers, academics, and industry professionals from across the UK quantum ecosystem to discuss the latest advancements and future directions of the industry. For more information, visit the Harwell Q-Day event website here: https://lnkd.in/e8ppK_r7 ✉️Send us a DM or drop a note in the comments if you’re attending - we’d love to catch up.

The UK is still the leader in European technology according to Atomico’s tenth annual State of European Tech report today. The UK tech ecosystem leads the pack with over 2x the next best country in capital invested, number of billion dollar companies, and tech headcount. Deeptech investment is also on the rise in Europe, making up 33% of the total investment  in 2023 and 2024. Yet the US is still the global trailblazer, with more than 3x deeptech capital invested compared to Europe. It’s clear we’re at a critical tipping point. While the US and EU ramp up their investments, the UK cannot be seen to slow down. We’ve generated tremendous R&D value – it’s time to act quickly and continue deeptech investment to win the commercialisation race for these fundamental technologies. A few other noteworthy findings from this year’s report: ✅The market is recalibrating: while capital invested in 2024 is likely to be less than the previous year, it’s still 20% higher than the level of investment seen in 2020. ✅Late-stage companies have increased: There are now over 3,400 growth-stage companies in Europe, and we’re seeing more unicorns than ever before. ✅Almost half of all $1B exits over the past decade took place in the UK alone. To read the full report from Atomico, follow this link: https://lnkd.in/ezv7gM8K

We’re headed to #Bristol this week for the third edition of the Optica #QuantumIndustrySummit! ✨ Taking place on Tuesday and Wednesday, the Optica Quantum Industry Summit brings together leading #quantum companies and #supplychain partners to discuss the latest achievements in the industry and foster collaboration to meet the challenges that lie ahead. Don’t miss our Quantum Science & Engineering team lead, Clemens Matthiesen take the stage on Wednesday, Nov 20th at 9am to discuss Oxford Ionics’ pioneering approach to trapped-ion quantum computing. He’ll unpack some of our latest results, including our record-breaking single- and two-qubit gate fidelity. 👉To learn more about the event and review the agenda, follow this link: https://lnkd.in/enuFPJzg 👇To meet up with us at the event, send a DM or drop a note in the comments below. #quantumcomputing #quantum #events #deeptech #innovation #trappedions #Optica

Dubbed “a grand conclave of the tech industry’s high priests” by The New York Times, #WebSummit is welcoming on stage our CEO Joe Fitzsimons, Oxford Ionics’s Chris Ballance and Jennifer Strong to talk about the quantum boom. ▶️ Watch the session live at 14:40 GMT https://lnkd.in/gUGsJh6H

💡“Every 'overnight success' takes 10 years to achieve… hire the brilliant, ambitious people that will take the new and exciting risks, and keep them relentlessly focused on the vision.” CEO Chris Ballance sat down with Entrepreneur UK to unpack his journey from academia to leading a pioneering quantum computing company. From the chance encounter that prompted him to start Oxford Ionics, to his tips for building a trust bank when launching frontier technology, read the full article to hear Chris’ advice for #deeptech entrepreneurs. 👉 Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/e4XnAHhs And for those at #WebSummit - head to Stage 11, Pavilion 4 at 2:40pm today to hear more of Chris’ thoughts on the quantum computing industry and where it's headed. Can't make it? Watch the live stream here: https://lnkd.in/epDDmhM9 #quantumcomputing #quantum #innovation #deeptech #trappedions #CEOadvice

We're hiring our Quantum Processor Engineering Manager! 🛠️ Are you ready to lead the development of cutting-edge quantum processors? We're searching for an experienced leader for our Quantum Processor Engineering team to drive the design, build and test of the silicon processors that power our quantum computers. Explore the role and apply here 👇 https://lnkd.in/eskbtrG9 #oxfordionics #quantum #quantumcomputing #quantumtechnology #hiring #werehiring #joinourteam #engineeringjobs #techcareers #photonics #microelectronics #silicon #semiconductor 

Employee Spotlight! 🌟 We’re excited to share a recent Ask Me Anything interview with Physics World featuring Dr. Raghavendra Srinivas, one of our Senior Scientists! Raghu dives into his journey in physics, his passion for problem-solving, and the intricacies of experimental research. In his words, “Experimental physics is never boring.” His perspective reflects our team’s curiosity, resilience, and relentless pursuit of quantum advancements. Discover more about the challenges and breakthroughs that inspire our work in quantum technology. Read the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/ePRCUnw3 #PhysicsWorld #OxfordIonics #QuantumInnovation #TeamSpotlight