Estonia

Clifton is an Estonian company that created a new class of high-voltage semiconductors used by power electronics manufacturers in Europe, Asia, and America in industries ranging from mining to space technology. The company received early funding from Quantum Wave Fund and develops advanced materials with quantum properties for power electronics and energy applications. Clifton’s innovations enable more efficient energy conversion and power management systems.

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.

QWorld is a global network for quantum computing education and training, organizing workshops and developing educational materials worldwide. The non-profit organization coordinates quantum education initiatives across multiple countries, providing free workshops and open-source educational content. QWorld’s grassroots approach to quantum education has trained thousands of students and professionals in quantum computing fundamentals, democratizing access to quantum education globally through volunteer-driven workshops and online resources.

2025 Developments: Consulting services expand to help organizations prepare for quantum computing in 2025. Focus on quantum readiness assessments and strategic planning. Growing portfolio of quantum use case development and proof-of-concept projects.