Quantum startup YQuantum receives seed funding
The startup YQuantum aims to develop miniaturized hardware components for next-generation quantum computers. The company has now received CHF 150,000 in startup funding from the Venture Kick initiative.
10 November 2025
Quantum computers promise unprecedented computing power for applications in drug discovery, materials science, and finance. To realize this potential, however, they must operate thousands of quantum bits (qubits) reliably together. Current systems rely on bulky, complex hardware that limits scalability and prevents the technology from reaching commercial maturity.
The engineering startup YQuantum develops miniaturized, high-performance cryogenic hardware to overcome one of the field’s most significant challenges: scalability. Its specialized components enable high-fidelity superconducting and spin-qubit operations, allowing researchers and companies to build larger, more stable quantum processors. By making the hardware smaller and more efficient, YQuantum helps transform quantum computing from a laboratory experiment into a practical technology.
Startup from the University of Basel
YQuantum is a Swiss quantum hardware startup founded in 2024. The founding team consists of three physicists: Dr. Christian Jünger (CEO), who earned his doctorate at the University of Basel, Dr. Johannes Herrmann (CTO), and Prof. em. Dr. Christian Schönenberger (scientific advisor). The latter was the long-standing head of the Quantum and Nanoelectronics research group at the University of Basel. YQuantum is an official startup from the University of Basel and is based at the Switzerland Innovation Park in Villigen.
YQuantum serves a broad range of customers advancing quantum systems, from academic labs researching new qubit architectures to startups and major technology firms scaling their platforms. The quantum hardware market is expected to expand rapidly in the coming years, driven by increasing investment and technological progress across the ecosystem. Projections suggest it could reach several billion euros as quantum computing moves from research to commercialization.
The CHF 150,000 from Venture Kick will help YQuantum strengthen its technology base and accelerate the commercialization of its next-generation products. The funding will support R&D expansion, business development, and customer engagement, enabling YQuantum to enter the growing quantum hardware market with a competitive edge.
This text is based on a press release from Venture Kick.
