European Innovation Council

Qu & Co is a developer of quantum-computational software focused on creating algorithms tailored for optimizing specialty chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and functional materials. The company's team of highly skilled quantum developers collaborates closely with clients and academic advisors to design innovative quantum algorithms and translate them into effective software solutions. Qu & Co's offerings enhance in-house discovery and optimization processes by advancing quantum-computational chemistry methods, seamlessly integrating with existing workflows in chemistry and material science. This enables clients in the pharmaceutical and other industries to conduct complex chemistry and multiphysics simulations on emerging quantum processors.

Hiber is a company based in Amsterdam, founded in 2016, that specializes in satellite broadband services. The company offers a nano-satellite platform, known as Hiberband®, which is designed to provide low-cost Internet of Things (IoT) data connectivity for sensors across remote locations globally. Hiber's technology facilitates easy, low-power network access, allowing users to monitor and gather data from various environments, including water wells, agricultural fields, and transportation systems. The platform enables the transmission of small data packages, delivering actionable insights from anywhere in the world, thus transforming how connectivity and monitoring are approached in diverse sectors.