About QPerfect
QPerfect was founded on the conviction that quantum computing will redefine every industry that runs on compute. The only question is timing — and we intend to set the pace.
Our Origins
QPerfect was founded in April 2023 as a spin-out of the European Center for Quantum Sciences (CESQ) at the University of Strasbourg, in collaboration with the French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS).
Our three academic co-founders — Johannes Schachenmayer, Shannon Whitlock, and Guido Pupillo — bring decades of combined experience in quantum computing, numerical simulation, and neutral atom physics from world-leading laboratories.
The leadership team includes Philippe Blot as CEO, contributing extensive business development experience to translate deep-tech research into commercial impact, and Guido Masella as CTO, bringing deep expertise in neutral atom physics and high-performance software for simulating quantum systems.
The company emerged from a pre-maturation program supported by SATT Conectus, the University of Strasbourg, and CNRS, and was incubated by SEMIA, the Strasbourg startup incubator for deep-tech ventures.
Today, state-of-the-art quantum emulators remain one to two generations ahead of real quantum computers. QPerfect builds the software that bridges this gap, turning quantum promise into quantum performance.
QPerfect is currently hosted at the European Center for Quantum Sciences (CESQ) in Strasbourg.
Neighbors & Partners
France's first public neutral-atom quantum computing platform
The aQCess project, led by co-founders Shannon Whitlock and Guido Pupillo, is building France’s first publicly accessible neutral-atom quantum computing platform at the University of Strasbourg, targeting 400+ qubits.
QPerfect partners with the aQCess team across multiple fronts: building digital twins of the quantum processor today using MIMIQ, exploring new architectures for neutral atom quantum computing, and preparing to deploy the Quantum Logic Unit (QLU™) as the compilation and error-correction layer for the platform.
This close collaboration — sharing a building, a scientific heritage, and a research agenda — gives QPerfect unmatched proximity to real quantum hardware as it comes online.
Quantum Ecosystem
QPerfect is based in the Grand Est region of France, at the intersection of France, Germany, and Switzerland — one of Europe’s most concentrated corridors of quantum research and innovation.
Through the UpQuantVal Interreg project, QPerfect collaborates with 19 partners from three countries — including the University of Strasbourg, KIT, the University of Basel, Fraunhofer, and leading quantum startups — to build an integrated regional quantum ecosystem.
QPerfect is also a member of the Maison du Quantique du Grand Est (MaQuEst), a strategic initiative coordinated by CESQ to position the Grand Est region within Europe’s high-performance computing and quantum computing landscape. Inaugurated in March 2025 at CESQ in Strasbourg, MaQuEst brings together the University of Strasbourg, the University of Reims-Champagne-Ardenne, the Centre Inria of the University of Lorraine, and regional partners.
This network provides QPerfect with unique access to world-class research infrastructure, academic talent, and cross-border collaboration — accelerating the path from laboratory breakthroughs to industrial deployment.
UpQuantVal · Interreg Upper Rhine
France
Université de Strasbourg · QPerfect
Germany
KIT · Fraunhofer · DFKI
Switzerland
Universität Basel · Qnami AG · QuantumBasel AG
19 partners across three countries · 2025–2027
MaQuEst · Maison du Quantique du Grand Est
Regional quantum & HPC initiative coordinated by CESQ · Inaugurated March 2025
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Recognition & Support
Awarded the prestigious iLab Grand Prix by BPI France, recognizing QPerfect as one of France’s most promising deep-tech startups.
Supported by France’s national quantum strategy through France 2030 and BPI France funding programs for breakthrough quantum technologies.
QPerfect emerged from a pre-maturation program supported by SATT Conectus, the technology transfer office of the University of Strasbourg and CNRS.
Incubated by SEMIA, the Strasbourg startup incubator for deep-tech and science-based ventures in the Grand Est region.
Early-stage grant support through the Eurométropole de Strasbourg, Tango & Scan, and ACCRO programs, helping QPerfect take its first steps from lab to market.
Supported by the Région Grand Est through its innovation programs to build quantum computing and AI capabilities and expertise in the region.
Part of the UpQuantVal consortium (€5.2M, 2025–2027) funded by the EU Interreg Upper Rhine program, building a trinational quantum ecosystem across France, Germany, and Switzerland.
Selected for the QAI Ventures Accelerator Program, connecting QPerfect with global quantum industry leaders, mentors, and investors.
Joining BTQ Technologies
In November 2025, BTQ Technologies Corp. (Nasdaq: BTQ; CBOE CA: BTQ) announced that it had exercised its option to acquire QPerfect. As the transaction progresses, QPerfect is set to become a wholly-owned subsidiary of BTQ, continuing to develop MIMIQ™ and QLU™ from Strasbourg and bringing emulation and fault-tolerant control into BTQ’s vertically integrated quantum stack — alongside post-quantum cryptography and applied quantum security.
A vertically integrated quantum stack
Our collaborative, dynamic, international team of experts in quantum theory, neutral atoms, error correction, and tensor networks is ready to help you on your quantum journey.