Q‑CTRL

Making quantum technology useful

First Investment: 2018

Even as quantum computing hardware grows more powerful, it’s plagued by high error rates. Q‑CTRL makes embedded error-suppression firmware for quantum computers, helping users reach the maximum achievable performance. The company’s control technology also helps engineers improve the performance of quantum sensors, clocks, and navigation systems.

News & Insights

Quantum’s super position

By Matthew Ocko, James Hardiman, Dr. Prineha Narang

Deep Tech Opportunities Report

DCVC DTOR 2025: America needs exponentially greater computing power, in more locations, using less electricity

Professor Prineha Narang joins DCVC as we double down on our historical quantum tech leadership

By Matthew Ocko, Zachary Bogue

Quantum Advantage: Q-CTRL’s next-generation navigation system to guide us when GPS can’t

By James Hardiman

Deep Tech Opportunities Report

DCVC DTOR 2024: With quantum computing, we invest in the picks and shovels

IBM builds Q-CTRL’s error-suppression software into its quantum computing service

By James Hardiman

DCVC Announcements

DCVC 2023 Q1 update

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