UTM Becomes Base For Malaysia’s First Quantum Computing Hardware Company

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• Singapore-based AQSolotl is establishing research, development and commercialisation operations at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia’s Technovation Park in Johor Bahru, becoming Malaysia’s first quantum computing hardware company, according to UTM.
• The operations build on UTM’s quantum research collaborations with Japanese and Singaporean institutions, which helped develop quantum control and computing hardware technologies commercialised through AQSolotl.
• The facility will offer UTM students industrial internships and direct experience in quantum research, technology development and commercialisation.
• Image: AQSolotl, a spin-off company from Singapore’s quantum ecosystem in collaboration with UTM performs research, development and commercialization of quantum computer controllers in Johor Bahru.

PRESS RELEASE —  Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) is strengthening its role in Malaysia’s emerging quantum technology ecosystem as AQSolotl Pte. Ltd., a Singapore-based quantum technology company, establishes its research, development and commercialisation (R&D&C) operations at UTM Technovation Park in Johor Bahru.

The development makes AQSolotl the first quantum computing hardware company operating in Malaysia, marking an important step in translating UTM’s long-term research capabilities and international partnerships into advanced technology and industry development.