Chinese Quantum Companies
Directory of 44 quantum technology organizations in China spanning computing, communications, sensing, and research
China's Quantum Strategy
China has made quantum technology a strategic national priority with $15+ billion in government investment. The country leads in quantum communications with the world's first quantum satellite (Micius) and 4,600+ km quantum backbone network. However, major tech giants Alibaba and Baidu exited quantum computing in 2023-2024.
China's Quantum Achievements
Micius Satellite
World's first quantum communication satellite (2016), enabling intercontinental QKD.
4,600+ km Network
World's longest quantum key distribution network connecting Beijing to Shanghai.
National Lab
National Laboratory for Quantum Information Sciences in Hefei - a mega research center.
$15B+ Investment
One of the largest national quantum programs globally with massive state backing.
Major Tech Giants Exited Quantum (2023-2024)
In 2023-2024, China's largest tech companies exited commercial quantum computing due to cost-cutting and long timelines to commercial advantage:
- Alibaba Quantum - Shutdown November 2023, donated to Zhejiang University
- Baidu Quantum - Shutdown January 2024, donated to BAQIS
- Tencent Quantum Lab - Minimal activity since 2023
All Chinese Quantum Organizations
Alibaba Quantum
Alibaba Quantum is the quantum computing research division of Alibaba Group established in 2015 that develops quantum computing technologies, quantum cloud services, and quantum algorithms for practical applications, operating quantum simulators and providing quantum computing access through Alibaba Cloud while conducting fundamental research in quantum information science, quantum algorithms, and quantum hardware development to advance China's quantum computing capabilities and integrate quantum technologies into Alibaba's cloud and AI services ecosystem.
Baidu Quantum
Baidu's Institute of Quantum Computing, established in 2018, operates offices in Silicon Valley, Seattle, and Beijing, developing quantum computing software, algorithms, and cloud services. The Chinese tech giant provides quantum computing as a service through Baidu Quantum (CLOSED January 2024) Platform, offers quantum programming frameworks and development tools, and focuses on quantum machine learning, optimization, and quantum chemistry applications for enterprise customers in the Chinese market.
Beijing Academy of Quantum Information Sciences
Beijing Academy of Quantum Information Sciences is a government research laboratory for quantum information science, serving as a major national quantum research center focused on quantum computing and cryptography. The institute conducts fundamental and applied quantum research. BAQIS coordinates Beijing's quantum technology ecosystem, conducts cutting-edge quantum research, and trains China's quantum workforce as part of China's national quantum technology strategy.
Beijing Quantum Technology Incubator
Beijing Quantum Technology Incubator supports quantum startups and SMEs with a 200 million RMB Quantum Industry Development Fund from Beijing municipal government. The incubator provides funding, facilities, and business support to quantum technology companies. The Beijing quantum incubator accelerates commercialization of quantum research from Beijing's universities and institutes, helping quantum startups scale and establish Beijing as a leading quantum technology innovation hub. 2025 Developments: Active investment activities in quantum technology companies continue in 2025. Portfolio companies show progress in technology development and commercialization. Focus on supporting quantum startups through funding and strategic guidance.
Bose Quantum
Bose Quantum develops quantum computing hardware and photonic quantum technologies based in China. The company focuses on practical quantum computing solutions and quantum communication systems, representing China's growing quantum technology ecosystem with emphasis on commercializing quantum hardware for industrial and research applications.
CAS Cold Atom
CAS Cold Atom (ä¸ç§é ˇĺ) is a Wuhan-based quantum computing company founded in 2020, developing neutral atom quantum computers based on technology from the Chinese Academy of Sciences. The company released 'Hanyuan-1' (ĺŻĺä¸ĺˇ), one of China's first commercial neutral atom quantum computing systems. CAS Cold Atom focuses on scalable neutral atom quantum processors using optical tweezers and laser cooling techniques to trap and manipulate individual atoms as qubits. The company represents China's efforts to commercialize neutral atom quantum computing technology, competing with international players in this promising qubit modality known for its potential scalability and long coherence times. 2025 Developments: The company continues to advance its neutral atom quantum computing technology in 2025, focusing on increasing qubit counts and improving gate fidelities for practical quantum computing applications.
CAS Key Laboratory of Quantum Information
CAS Key Laboratory of Quantum Information is a Chinese Academy of Sciences quantum research lab based at University of Science and Technology of China (USTC), serving as a major quantum computing and communication research center. The laboratory has produced groundbreaking quantum research. CAS Key Laboratory has been instrumental in China's quantum technology achievements including quantum satellite communications, long-distance QKD, and superconducting quantum computing advances.
China Mobile
China Mobile Limited is a Chinese state-owned telecommunications company founded in 1997, headquartered in Beijing, China, world's largest mobile network operator by subscribers. China Mobile deploys quantum communication networks including quantum key distribution (QKD) infrastructure and quantum-safe telecommunications systems across China. The company collaborates with Chinese quantum technology companies advancing practical quantum communications deployments for secure mobile communications and quantum internet development. China Mobile invests in quantum networking research supporting China national quantum communications infrastructure. The company serves Chinese telecommunications markets including enterprise customers, government agencies, and critical infrastructure requiring quantum-safe communications. China Mobile contributes to China quantum technology leadership advancing quantum communications at scale and quantum networking for telecommunications industry representing Chinese telecommunications quantum capabilities.
China Telecom
China Telecommunications Corporation (China Telecom) is a Chinese state-owned telecommunications company founded in 2000, headquartered in Beijing, China. China Telecom deploys quantum communication infrastructure including quantum key distribution (QKD) networks as part of China national quantum strategy. The company demonstrated quantum encrypted video conferencing and quantum secure communications for government and enterprise clients. China Telecom collaborates with Chinese quantum technology providers advancing practical quantum communications deployments across China. The company invests in quantum networking research supporting quantum internet development. China Telecom serves telecommunications markets including enterprises government and critical infrastructure requiring quantum-safe communications. The company contributes to China quantum technology leadership advancing large-scale quantum communications networks and quantum-safe telecommunications infrastructure representing Chinese national quantum capabilities.
China Unicom
China United Network Communications Group Co., Ltd. (China Unicom) is a Chinese state-owned telecommunications operator founded in 1994, headquartered in Beijing, China. China Unicom deploys quantum communication networks including quantum key distribution (QKD) infrastructure as part of China national quantum communications strategy. The company collaborates with Chinese quantum technology companies advancing practical quantum communications deployments for secure telecommunications. China Unicom invests in quantum networking research supporting quantum internet development and quantum-safe communications infrastructure. The company serves Chinese telecommunications markets including enterprise customers government agencies and critical infrastructure requiring quantum-safe communications. China Unicom contributes to China quantum technology leadership advancing quantum communications networks at national scale and quantum networking for telecommunications industry representing Chinese telecommunications quantum infrastructure development.
CIQTEK
CIQTEK is a quantum precision measurement technology company born from the Key Laboratory of Microscopic Magnetic Resonance at the Chinese Academy of Sciences. The company manufactures diamond quantum computers for education and research based on NV center spin magnetic resonance, operating at room temperature for accessible quantum computing experimental courses. CIQTEK products are sold to hundreds of universities, companies, and hospitals worldwide for quantum research and precision measurement applications.
Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Quantum Engineering
Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Quantum Engineering focuses on quantum communication and quantum computing device development. The provincial research lab advances quantum technologies in southern China. The laboratory works on quantum communication networks, quantum cryptography devices, and quantum computing hardware to support Guangdong Province's quantum technology industry development.
Guoke Quantum
Guoke Quantum (ĺ˝ç§éĺ) is a Shanghai-based quantum communication company developing quantum key distribution (QKD) systems and quantum secure communication networks. The company produces Q-NET BOX quantum communication products for enterprise and government customers requiring secure data transmission. Guoke Quantum is part of China's quantum communication ecosystem, working on practical quantum cryptography implementations for banking, government, and critical infrastructure applications. The company contributes to China's national quantum communication network infrastructure connecting major cities through quantum-secured communication links. 2025 Developments: The company continues to expand its quantum communication product portfolio and deployment of quantum-secured networks across China in 2025. Focus remains on commercializing QKD technology for enterprise customers.
Huawei Cloud Quantum
Huawei Cloud operates the HiQ Quantum Computing Cloud Platform with headquarters in Shenzhen. The platform provides cloud-based access to quantum computing simulators and quantum programming tools for developers and researchers. Huawei Cloud Quantum develops quantum algorithms and quantum-classical hybrid solutions for enterprise applications, contributing to China's quantum computing ecosystem through cloud infrastructure.
HYQ Bit
HYQ Bit develops trapped ion quantum computers using precision-controlled ion trapping technology to create high-fidelity quantum systems for research and commercial applications, contributing to China's growing quantum computing ecosystem with focus on scalable ion trap architectures for quantum simulation and optimization applications.
Hyqubit
Hyqubit is a Beijing-based quantum computing company focused on ion trap technology for quantum processors. The company is developing trapped ion quantum computers as part of China's diversified quantum computing hardware strategy. Hyqubit represents China's efforts to develop competitive ion trap quantum computing capabilities alongside the country's superconducting and photonic quantum computing programs.
Jinan Quantum Technology Institute
Jinan Quantum Technology Institute is a regional quantum research and commercialization institute in Shandong Province supporting quantum industry development. The institute bridges research and commercialization. Jinan Institute supports quantum technology companies, conducts applied quantum research, and develops quantum applications relevant to regional industries including manufacturing, energy, and telecommunications.
Kunfeng Quantum Technology
Kunfeng Quantum Technology is a Shanghai-based quantum technology company specializing in development and consulting of quantum computing, quantum communication, and information technology. The company is headquartered at Room 205, Building 15, No.498 Guoshoujing Road, Shanghai, contributing to China's expanding quantum technology ecosystem. Kunfeng Quantum Technology operates alongside established Chinese quantum companies like QuantumCTek and Origin Quantum, serving China's National Quantum Mission and domestic quantum technology development programs. The company provides quantum technology solutions, quantum computing research, and quantum information technology consulting services for Chinese enterprises and research institutions. Kunfeng Quantum Technology represents China's growing private sector quantum innovation supporting government quantum initiatives and industrial quantum applications across Chinese mainland markets.
Longxun Quantum
Longxun Quantum (éžčŽŻćˇč ž) is a Beijing-based quantum software company developing PWmat, a powerful plane-wave pseudopotential software package for quantum mechanical simulations of materials. The company provides computational tools for density functional theory (DFT) calculations, molecular dynamics simulations, and materials property predictions used in semiconductor, battery, and catalyst research. PWmat leverages GPU acceleration for high-performance quantum mechanical calculations, enabling researchers to simulate larger systems and longer timescales than traditional CPU-based approaches. Longxun also operates MCloud, a supercomputing cloud platform for materials simulation. The company serves academic research institutions and industrial R&D departments requiring advanced materials simulation capabilities. 2025 Developments: The company continues to enhance PWmat software capabilities and expand its user base in materials science and chemistry research communities in 2025. Focus remains on improving simulation accuracy and computational efficiency.
Nanjing University National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures
Nanjing University National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures conducts research on quantum materials and superconducting quantum circuits for quantum computing applications. The laboratory investigates quantum phenomena in solid-state systems. Research focuses on developing new quantum materials, understanding quantum many-body physics, and creating quantum devices for computing and sensing applications.
National Laboratory for Quantum Information Sciences
National Laboratory for Quantum Information Sciences is a government-led national laboratory in Hefei, the epicenter of China's quantum research, led by Pan Jianwei and USTC researchers. The lab serves as China's premier quantum research facility. The National Laboratory conducts fundamental quantum research, develops quantum technologies, and coordinates China's national quantum science programs across quantum computing, quantum communications, and quantum sensing.
Origin Quantum
On January 6, 2024, China's third-generation superconducting quantum computer 'Origin Wukong' became operational, powered by a 72-qubit 'Wukong chip' (198 qubits total including 72 working qubits and 126 coupler qubits). As of 2024-2025, Origin Wukong has surpassed 20 million international visits from 139 countries and regions worldwide, with the United States accounting for most interactions. Since launch, Origin Wukong has completed over 339,000 quantum computing tasks across various industries including fluid dynamics, finance, and biomedicine. In May 2025, China unveiled its fourth-generation self-developed quantum control system, Tianji 4.0, capable of supporting over 500 qubits. As of October 2024, the Wukong 72-qubit indigenous superconducting quantum chip has been running smoothly for nine months. China has upgraded its first independently developed superconducting quantum computer production line and achieved local production of key quantum computing modules for Origin Wukong, marking China's first instance of automated batch testing of quantum chips.
Paddle Quantum
Paddle Quantum is Baidu's quantum machine learning platform that provides tools to construct and train quantum neural networks (QNNs) with easy-to-use development kits. The platform supports combinatorial optimization, quantum chemistry, and other cutting-edge quantum applications. Paddle Quantum integrates with Baidu's PaddlePaddle deep learning framework, enabling hybrid quantum-classical machine learning workflows. The platform provides pre-built quantum circuits, optimization algorithms, and simulation tools for quantum algorithm development. Paddle Quantum enables researchers and developers to experiment with quantum machine learning without accessing physical quantum hardware. The platform includes tutorials, documentation, and example applications covering various quantum computing use cases. Baidu actively develops Paddle Quantum as part of its quantum computing research program, making quantum machine learning more accessible to the broader AI and machine learning community.
Peking University Quantum Materials and Devices Center
Peking University Quantum Materials and Devices Center is a major research center for quantum materials, devices, and computing, contributing talent to Chinese quantum companies. The center conducts fundamental research on quantum materials and devices. The center's research spans topological materials, superconducting materials, and quantum devices, providing scientific foundations for China's quantum hardware development and training the next generation of quantum scientists.
Qasky Quantum Technology
Qasky Quantum Technology is a Chinese quantum communication company specializing in quantum key distribution systems, quantum secure communication networks, and quantum cryptography solutions for enterprise and government applications. The company develops quantum communication infrastructure including quantum key distribution hardware, quantum network management software, and secure quantum communication protocols for building quantum-safe communication networks across China. Qasky collaborates with Chinese telecommunications companies and government agencies to deploy quantum communication networks for national security applications, contributing to China's national quantum communication infrastructure development and advancing practical quantum cryptography implementations for securing sensitive data transmission across various sectors including finance, healthcare, and government communications.
Qboson
Qboson is a Beijing-based quantum computing startup that secured angel financing to build quantum computers and establish quantum computing laboratories in China. The company focuses on developing quantum computing hardware and research capabilities, contributing to China's national quantum technology initiatives and advancing quantum computing research and development. Qboson works on quantum processor development, quantum system integration, and quantum computing research applications for academic and commercial applications. The company collaborates with Chinese universities and research institutions to advance quantum computing capabilities and develop practical quantum computing systems for various applications including optimization, simulation, and quantum algorithm research.
QDoor
QDoor provides quantum computing cloud services, quantum software development platforms, and quantum algorithms for Chinese enterprises and research institutions. The company offers quantum computing as a service (QCaaS) with access to superconducting quantum processors, develops quantum programming frameworks and tools, and focuses on applications in optimization, machine learning, financial modeling, and drug discovery for the Chinese market.
Qike Quantum
Qike Quantum (QuDoor/Guokaike Quantum Technology) designs quantum communication devices and quantum computers for military, government, finance, telecom, and power sectors in China. The Beijing-based company develops quantum hardware for secure communications and quantum computing. Qike Quantum serves China's national quantum technology strategy by providing quantum equipment for critical infrastructure and government applications requiring quantum-level security and computing capabilities.
Qindom
Qindom is a developer of quantum intelligence applications for software development. The company's platform and intellectual properties are designed for applying quantum computing to algorithms and models for combinatorial optimization problems and for realizing quantum intelligence. Qindom offers applications including prediction in financial investment, route planning in logistics, recommendation in e-commerce, and customer churn prevention in telecommunications and insurance. The company has raised $2M in funding and competes with companies like Quantum Benchmark, 1QBit, D-Wave Quantum, QC Ware, and Xanadu. Qindom enables users to experience quantum intelligence through practical applications that address real-world optimization challenges across multiple industries.
QuantumCTek
QuantumCTek is a Chinese quantum communication technology company founded in 2009 as a spinout from University of Science and Technology of China by prominent scientists including Pan Jianwei (China's 'father of quantum') and Guo Guangcan, becoming China's first publicly traded quantum technology company on Shanghai Stock Exchange Science and Technology Innovation Board (Stock Code 688027) in 2020, developing QKD systems deployed across China's 46-node Hefei quantum network and Beijing-Shanghai Quantum Communication Backbone, expanding into quantum computing with receipt of a 504-qubit 'Xiaohong' superconducting chip in 2024. In October 2025, QuantumCTek in partnership with China Telecom Quantum Group (CTQG) deployed a superconducting quantum computer based on the Zuchongzhi 3.0 design for commercial use on the Tianyan quantum cloud platform, featuring a chip with 105 readable qubits and 182 couplers to perform complex calculations, marking a significant step toward practical quantum computing applications with remote access capabilities for researchers and enterprises worldwide through the cloud platform operated from their Hefei headquarters. The company serves government agencies, financial institutions, and energy companies with quantum-secure communication solutions as part of China's national quantum strategy.
Shanghai Institute of Microsystem and Information Technology Quantum Division
Shanghai Institute of Microsystem and Information Technology Quantum Division is a key research institute under China's national quantum strategy developing quantum information technologies. The Chinese Academy of Sciences institute conducts quantum research. The institute works on superconducting quantum circuits, quantum communication devices, and quantum sensors, supporting Shanghai's emergence as a major quantum technology research and commercialization hub.
Shanghai Research Center for Quantum Sciences
Shanghai Research Center for Quantum Sciences is a joint initiative by Fudan University, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, and other institutions for collaborative quantum research. The consortium coordinates quantum research across Shanghai's leading universities. The center provides shared research infrastructure, facilitates collaboration, and develops quantum talent to establish Shanghai as a leading global quantum research hub.
Shenzhen Capital Quantum Investment Fund
Shenzhen Capital Quantum Investment Fund is a state-owned venture fund that led Origin Quantum's $148 million Series B funding round, focusing on quantum technology investments. The fund provides capital to Chinese quantum technology companies. Shenzhen Capital's quantum investment fund represents government-backed efforts to accelerate quantum technology commercialization and establish China as a global quantum computing leader. 2025 Developments: Active investment activities in quantum technology companies continue in 2025. Portfolio companies show progress in technology development and commercialization. Focus on supporting quantum startups through funding and strategic guidance.
SpinQ
SpinQ develops compact quantum computers based on nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) technology, focusing on educational and research applications. The Chinese company produces portable quantum computers including the Gemini Mini and Triangulum desktop systems, making quantum computing accessible for universities, research institutions, and educational programs, while also developing industrial quantum computing solutions.
SpinQ Technology
SpinQ Technology is the first Chinese company to export superconducting quantum chips internationally, with complete in-house fabrication capabilities from chip design to packaging. The company projects delivery of a 100-qubit superconducting quantum computer system by the end of 2025. SpinQ operates its own quantum chip foundry in Shenzhen, representing China's growing capabilities in sovereign quantum hardware manufacturing and positioning the company as a key player in global quantum computing supply chains.
Tencent Quantum Lab
Tencent Quantum Lab is based in Shenzhen and intends to become the conduit of fundamental theory with practical applications in quantum information technology. The lab conducts research in quantum algorithms, quantum AI, quantum chemistry, and develops quantum computing cloud platforms. Tencent Quantum Lab collaborates with leading research institutions to advance quantum computing towards practical applications in China's tech industry.
Tsinghua University Quantum Information Center
Tsinghua University Quantum Information Center is a leading university quantum research center that has incubated SpinQ and other quantum startups. China's top engineering university conducts quantum research. The center has produced significant quantum computing research and serves as an important source of quantum talent and technology transfer, spinning out quantum technology companies and training researchers for China's quantum industry.
TuringQ
TuringQ is China's first optical quantum computing company established in 2021 by Professor Jin Xianmin from Shanghai Jiaotong University, specializing in photonic quantum processors using lithium niobate on insulator (LNOI) photonic chips and femtosecond laser direct writing technology, with products including the TuringQ Gen 1 fully integrated optical quantum computer and FeynmanPAQS quantum simulation software, having completed 500 million yuan ($79 million) in funding and established China's first photonic chip pilot line in Wuxi for applications in financial technology, biomedicine, and artificial intelligence.
Wuhan National Laboratory for Quantum Science
Wuhan National Laboratory for Quantum Science is a national-level quantum research facility focusing on quantum optics and quantum information processing. The laboratory conducts advanced quantum research. Research areas include quantum communication, quantum computing, and quantum precision measurement, contributing to China's national quantum technology capabilities and training quantum researchers.
XT Quantech
XT Quantech is a Chinese quantum technology company developing quantum random number generators and quantum communication systems for security applications. The company provides QRNG devices and quantum key distribution solutions for government, military, and enterprise customers in China. XT Quantech is part of China's growing quantum security industry, supporting the national strategy to build quantum-safe communications infrastructure and protect sensitive information from quantum computer threats.
XtalPi
XtalPi is an AI-driven drug discovery company leveraging quantum physics algorithms, artificial intelligence, and robotics to accelerate pharmaceutical research. Founded by three MIT quantum physicists, the company uses quantum calculations for molecular structures to train proprietary AI large language models that screen billions of molecules for drug candidates, increasing chemical experiment success rates from 20-30% to 90%. XtalPi serves nearly 80% of global big pharma including Pfizer, Eli Lilly, Johnson & Johnson, and Merck, with a $6 billion collaboration with DoveTree Medicines announced in 2025.
Zhejiang University Quantum Computing Lab
Zhejiang University Quantum Computing Lab is a major university quantum research laboratory developing quantum algorithms and hardware. The Hangzhou-based lab conducts fundamental and applied quantum computing research. The lab collaborates with industry partners on quantum computing applications and trains graduate students in quantum information science, contributing to China's quantum workforce development.
Zhongwei Daxin
Zhongwei Daxin (ä¸ĺžŽčžžäżĄ) is a Chengdu-based quantum technology company founded in 2017, specializing in quantum computing measurement and control systems. The company develops precision electronic instruments and control hardware essential for operating quantum computers, including signal generators, readout electronics, and synchronization systems for superconducting and other qubit modalities. Zhongwei Daxin has received funding from prominent investors including Sequoia Capital China and Matrix Partners China, reflecting confidence in China's growing quantum computing ecosystem. The company serves quantum computing research institutions and commercial quantum computer manufacturers requiring high-performance control electronics. 2025 Developments: The company continues to advance its quantum control electronics portfolio in 2025, focusing on scalable solutions for larger quantum processors and improved signal fidelity for high-quality qubit operations.
ZTE Quantum
ZTE Quantum is the quantum technology division of ZTE Corporation, a major Chinese telecommunications equipment manufacturer. The division focuses on developing quantum key distribution (QKD) systems and quantum-encrypted transport solutions for telecommunications infrastructure. ZTE has been integrating quantum encryption technologies into its network equipment to provide quantum-secure communications for carriers and enterprise customers. The company participates in China's national quantum communication network initiatives and develops quantum-safe solutions for 5G and next-generation telecommunications networks. 2025 Developments: ZTE continues advancing quantum-encrypted network solutions and participating in China's expanding quantum communication infrastructure projects.