About Qolab
Qolab is a Madison, Wisconsin-based superconducting quantum computing company founded in 2022 by Dr. John Martinis, former Google Quantum AI lead scientist, and Dr. Robert McDermott from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. The company secured over $16 million in Series A financing led by Octave Ventures with co-investment from Development Bank of Japan Inc., Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation, and Phoenix Venture Partners to develop reliable, high-performance quantum processors. Led by CEO Alan Ho, Qolab combines a physics-driven approach with a focus on qubit quality and practical hardware solutions, leveraging semiconductor fabrication tools and innovative scaling techniques for quantum computing systems. The company’s mission is to develop utility-scale quantum computing technology that meets the growing demand for reliable quantum processors, building on the pioneering work of its founders in superconducting quantum systems and quantum error correction.
2025 Developments: The company continues to advance its quantum hardware capabilities throughout 2025. Ongoing research and development efforts focus on improving qubit performance and scalability. The organization maintains active collaboration with research institutions and industry partners.
Company Information
- Founded: 2022
- Country: United States
- Website: https://qolab.com
- Categories: hardware
Key People
Dr. John Martinis (Co-founder), Dr. Robert McDermott (Co-founder), Alan Ho (CEO)
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