Quantum Origin
‘ORIGIN,’ a revolutionary engine for useful quantum computing, is unveiled by Quantum Source.
There is a new and strong competitor in the battle for quantum computing. Origin, a ground-breaking core engine created to power the upcoming generation of large-scale, fault-tolerant photonic quantum computers, was unveiled today by Israeli startup Quantum Source. This innovative technique, which is based on a new theory of photon-atom interaction, has the potential to solve some of the biggest problems facing the sector and open the door to useful, room-temperature, compact, and efficient quantum systems.
Supported by former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, the Israeli startup claims to have made progress in photonic quantum computing, which might lead to the development of room-temperature, scalable, and fault-tolerant computers.
By the end of 2026, the business intends to deploy Origin to a restricted group of partners; public availability is scheduled for 2027. The formal announcement is scheduled for September 17, 2025, at the Quantum World Congress in Washington, D.C., during a keynote address with former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, a member of the company’s board of directors, and Quantum Source Co-Founder and CEO Oded Melamed.
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A New Approach to an Old Problem
Using the ideas of quantum mechanics, quantum computing attempts to solve issues that are now beyond the capabilities of even the most potent supercomputers. However, environmental “noise” and “decoherence,” which result in high mistake rates and restrict their useful uses, hamper today’s quantum systems. Although well-known companies like Google and IBM have explored modalities like superconducting circuits and trapped ions, they frequently call for intricate, costly, and challenging-to-manage cryogenic cooling systems.
Photonic quantum computing is an alternative route that Quantum Source is leading. This method’s basic information units, or qubits, are photons, which are light particles. Proponents point to its many benefits, including room temperature functioning, reduced noise sensitivity, and inherent scalability.
However, the probabilistic nature of photon generation and entanglement has been a significant obstacle for photonic quantum computing. “There have been about a million attempts for every photon detected,” says Barak Dayan, a professor at the Weizmann Institute whose work served as the company’s inspiration. The development of large-scale systems has been significantly hampered by this inefficiency.
Deterministic Breakthrough: The ‘ORIGIN’ Engine
According to their claims, Quantum Source has “cracked a very unique angle” on this issue. A single atom and a single photon can interact deterministically, or non-probabilistically, according to the company’s exclusive Cavity-QED photon-atom gate technology. Origin can deterministically create the large number of entangled photonic cluster states needed for fault-tolerant computation by trapping a few atoms on a chip.
The system is significantly more efficient as a result of this invention. It can generate this entanglement deterministically with the technology, which gives us an efficiency advantage over alternative alternatives of about four orders of magnitude. A smaller physical footprint, cheaper cost, less power consumption, and most importantly the capacity to run at room temperature in conventional server racks are all directly correlated with this efficiency boost.
“With ORIGIN, it are not just building a much more efficient processor are building the foundation for a practical quantum future,” said Melamed.
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From Startup Nation to Quantum Powerhouse
An iconic illustration of Israel’s “Startup Nation” philosophy is the tale of Quantum Source. Before his coworkers Gil Semo and Dan Charash persuaded him to collaborate with Dayan to commercialize the innovative photonic technique, Melamed was considering retirement after selling his semiconductor company to Sony.
The business garnered substantial investment very fast; in April 2023, it raised $27 million in a big seed round, and in September 2024, it raised an additional $50 million. It drew prominent leadership as well. After his term ended, former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, who had been a successful software entrepreneur before going into politics, joined the board. Despite receiving more than a hundred offers, Bennett said he was very picky and decided on Quantum Source because of its team, national significance, and general appeal.
Bennett, the former Minister of Economy who founded the Israel Innovation Authority, highlighted the technology’s strategic significance. “Quantum computing will redefine national security, science, and industry,” he stated. “Nations that master this technology will lead in defense, innovation, and economic growth”. According to him, Origin is a crucial invention that can put nations and organizations at the vanguard of the quantum era.
Forecasts of the market reinforce this opinion. According to a recent McKinsey analysis, public and private investment in quantum businesses has increased by 50% in the past year alone, and the market for quantum computing could reach $72 billion by 2035, up from $4 billion in 2024. Key strategic concerns, such as technical sovereignty, national security against the threat to traditional encryption, and scientific advancements in areas like drug discovery and climate modelling, are all directly addressed by Quantum Source’s technology.
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