Home topics news News News World Quantum Day: Meet 4 Australian startups driving the quantum leap Yajush Gupta April 14, 2025 World Quantum Day is celebrated on April 14 in the world, a special day to find out the exciting power of quantum technology. Australia is also an important part of this journey. Thanks to smart researchers in institutions like the University of Sydney and Australian National University, Australian startups are turning quantum ideas into tools that will change our world. They are making ultra-intelligent computers and discovering new ways of securing information. Let’s spotlight the four awesome startups driving this futuristic wave. Q-CTRL Q-CTRL founder Michael Biercuk (right) with Square Peg Capital investment partner Tushar Roy Q-CTRL started in November 2017 at the University of Sydney. It was created by Professor Michael J. Biercuk , an expert in quantum physics who runs the Quantum Control Lab. Q-CTRL makes special software called quantum firmware. This software helps quantum computers work better by fixing errors. Errors happen when noise or tiny shakes mess up calculations. Q-CTRL’s tools make quantum machines more reliable, so they can solve big problems like designing new medicines or improving traffic systems. Professor Biercuk’s team works with companies like Rigetti, Bleximo, and Accenture, who trust Q-CTRL to make their quantum technology stronger. Investors include Square Peg Capital, Sierra Ventures, Sequoia Capital, Data Collective, Horizons Ventures, and Main Sequence Ventures. Q-CTRL is like a mechanic for quantum computers, making them run smoothly so they can help everyone soon.