ID Quantique

ID Quantique (IDQ) is a Swiss quantum cybersecurity pioneer founded in 2001 as a University of Geneva spinoff that became the world leader in quantum key distribution (QKD) and quantum-safe security solutions, achieving multiple world firsts including the first commercial QKD system deployment in 2004 and breaking distance records with 307km QKD demonstrations, offering comprehensive quantum-safe products including the Cerberis XG and Clavis XG QKD systems serving governments, enterprises, and research institutions across 60+ countries.

December 2025: Deployed Slovakia's first national quantum communication network as part of the EU-wide EuroQCI initiative. The skQCI project, developed with Institute of Physics Slovak Academy of Sciences, securely interconnects Slovakia's Presidential Palace, National Security Authority, and Quantum Pavilion of the Slovak Academy of Sciences in Bratislava.

November 2025: Expanded QKD network deployments across European financial institutions and government agencies. 2025 Developments: Acquired by IonQ for approximately $250 million, becoming IonQ's subsidiary for quantum networking. Continued expansion of QKD network deployments and quantum-safe security solutions.