Piquasso
About Piquasso
Piquasso is a full-stack open-source software platform for simulation and programming of photonic quantum computers developed by the Budapest Quantum Computing Group. It can be programmed via a high-level Python programming interface enabling efficient quantum computing with discrete and continuous variables. Via optional high-performance C++ backends, Piquasso provides state-of-the-art performance in photonic quantum computer simulation. An ergonomic drag-and-drop web interface makes simulation data sharing and collaboration simple and accessible. Developed at HUN-REN Wigner Research Centre for Physics and Eötvös Loránd University in Budapest, supported by the Ministry of Culture and Innovation and National Research, Development and Innovation Office through the Quantum Information National Laboratory of Hungary. Published in Quantum journal in 2025.
2025 Developments: The company continues to enhance its quantum software platform and developer tools in 2025. Focus remains on improving algorithm efficiency and expanding use case applications. Active engagement with the quantum developer community drives product evolution.
Company Information
- Founded: 2024
- Country: Hungary
- Website: https://piquasso.com
- Categories: quantum software, quantum simulation
Key People
Zoltán Kolarovszki, Péter Rakyta, Zoltán Zimborás (Lead Developers)
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