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UK's Aegiq commissions photonic quantum computer at the National Quantum Computing Centre

Aegiq commissioned its flagship photonic quantum computer at the UK's National Quantum Computing Centre, its first on-premises system there. The machine was funded by Innovate UK's SBRI competition and built with QuiX Quantum, LioniX and Fraunhofer CAP.

Verified AI-drafted Aegiq newsroom announcement, 25 September 2025

What it does not test. This does not establish the system's performance against rival quantum computing approaches or any future order.

How this item counts. This item is dated before the index starts on 1 January 2026, so it does not count in the European Sovereignty Index.

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