April 29, 2025 -- In a world of accelerating technological disruption, Terra Quantum, a global leader in quantum technologies, is proud to announce a ground-breaking strategic partnership with Siemens Cre8Ventures. This alliance introduces a first-of-its-kind Quantum-as-a-Service platform into the Siemens Cre8Ventures Digital Twin Marketplace, with immediate impact across sovereign automotive and drone system applications. This collaboration aligns seamlessly with the sovereignty objectives of the EU Chips Act, providing start-ups and technical universities with unprecedented access to secure, high-performance quantum capabilities integrated within Siemens’ multi-physics digital twin environments.

"Quantum technology is the key to Europe’s digital sovereignty," said Markus Pflitsch, CEO at Terra Quantum. "Through this partnership, we’re not just providing access to secure and scalable quantum power – we’re embedding it directly into real-world use cases: autonomous vehicles, drone networks, and the education of the next generation of tech pioneers. Together with Siemens Cre8Ventures, we are building a European ecosystem that unites innovation, security, and economic relevance."

Quantum Meets Digital Twin - A New Frontier for Sovereign Systems

Through this partnership, Terra Quantum will provide cohort start-ups and Siemens’ corporate partners with access to quantum-secure infrastructure. Terra Quantum’s Secure Network (TQSN), including QKD (Quantum Key Distribution) and post-quantum cryptography suite (TQ42 Cryptography) ensure that next-generation automotive and aerospace systems remain secure against future quantum threats. In addition, Terra Quantum offers hybrid quantum-classical algorithms that leverage tensor networks and quantum-enhanced optimization to accelerate insights in simulation, routing, power management, and mission planning. To make quantum accessible to all, the TQ42 Studio provides a no-code environment where start-ups can deploy quantum algorithms without specialist programming skills – ideal for agile, innovation-driven teams. Finally, the integration into Siemens’ Digital Twin Marketplace enables multi-physics co-simulation of entire systems before and after silicon fabrication, effectively bridging the gap between quantum innovation and real-world hardware development.

"With the integration of our TQ42 Studio platform into the Siemens Cre8Ventures Digital Twin Marketplace, we are making quantum capabilities accessible to innovators across Europe," said Dr. Florian Neukart, CPO at Terra Quantum. "Secure, scalable, and ready to use. Our hybrid quantum algorithms, post-quantum security stack, and no-code QAI HUB redefine what’s possible in simulation, optimization, and mission-critical system design. This partnership is a powerful step toward realizing sovereign, high-performance mobility and aerospace solutions."

This unlocks sovereign innovation in systems where timing, security, and computational efficiency are mission critical, such as autonomous vehicle networks and energy-efficient drone swarms.

"At Cre8Ventures, our mission is to bring disruptive technologies into industrial application early on," said Carson Bradbury, Director – EU Chips Act & Co-founder Cre8Ventures at Siemens. "Our collaboration with Terra Quantum allows us to seamlessly connect the potential of quantum with our digital twin solutions – a decisive step toward building secure, sovereign, and future-ready European technology systems."

Educating the Quantum Entrepreneurs of Tomorrow

In parallel, Terra Quantum and Siemens Cre8Ventures are piloting a bold new initiative with leading EU technical universities, bringing quantum development and entrepreneurial training into the heart of engineering education. Through access to Siemens EDA and digital twin tools, Terra Quantum’s hybrid compute stack, entrepreneurial bootcamps and corporate mentorship and early-stage validation opportunities students will be empowered to transition from classroom concepts to validated business plans and, ultimately, investor-ready start-ups. This initiative ensures that Europe’s next generation of chip and quantum entrepreneurs gain hands-on experience, develop commercially relevant skills, and join a collaborative network spanning start-ups, academia, industry, and government.

Supporting EU Sovereignty and Chips Act Priorities

This partnership directly supports the goals of the EU Chips Act by enabling secure-by-design quantum solutions for sovereign European automotive and drone systems, accelerating commercialization of university research through structured proof-of-technology, concept, and value phases, addressing critical talent shortages by integrating quantum capabilities into mainstream semiconductor education and enhancing Europe’s resilience through quantum-enhanced, IP-rich innovation pathways. By embedding quantum technology into digital twin-driven product development, Terra Quantum and Siemens are building sovereign-ready innovation pipelines that can serve both commercial and defense needs.

The Road Ahead

With this strategic alliance, the Siemens Cre8Ventures Digital Twin Marketplace is not just embracing quantum, it is making it accessible, secure, and practical for early-stage start-ups, scaleups and mature enterprises alike. Together, Terra Quantum and Siemens Cre8Ventures invite corporates, universities, and policymakers to join us in co-creating the future of secure, quantum-enhanced European semiconductors.