Qinara

Qinara is an Edinburgh-based quantum computing startup developing CirQ, a quantum circuit optimizer that enhances AI model accuracy and efficiency through a hybrid approach combining classical hardware with quantum optimization. The company claims to improve AI model performance by up to 40% while reducing computational costs by 70%. Founded by Swapnil Deshmukh (CEO, 12 years Microsoft R&D), Satwik Dalvi (CTO, ML engineer from YC-backed startups), and Rahat Santosh (COO, AI specialist with DRDO/Oracle background), Qinara addresses critical AI model accuracy problems across sectors including biomedicine, cybersecurity, and finance. Part of the Venture Builder Incubator Cohort 5.0 (2025) at the University of Edinburgh's Bayes Centre.

2025 Developments: Qinara is currently developing its CirQ quantum circuit optimizer product while participating in the University of Edinburgh's Venture Builder Incubator program. The company is focused on demonstrating quantum advantage for AI applications and building partnerships across multiple industry verticals.