Scaling Quantum Computers
with QUANTUM interconnects

Icarus develops advanced, platform-agnostic quantum networking technology that creates scalable interconnects across different systems, redefining the future of quantum computing and the quantum internet.

Advancing EFFICIENT & FAST
QUANTUM CONNECTIONS

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enabling modular quantum computing at scale

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than state-of-the-art, exponentially enhancing quantum computing power

transforming
quantum connectivity

platform agnostic

Scalable

Scalable

Platform Agnostic

compatible with
any qubit modality

There are many platforms for quantum computing, but only one for networking: photons. Our optical interconnects will be compatible with all qubit modalities, enabling Icarus to scale compute power for any quantum computing system.

scalable

modular, scalable Connections
with 70x higher efficiency

Our deterministic entangled photon source, 70x more efficient than today's sources, powers reliable and scalable quantum connectivity capable of handling large systems.

1000x faster rates for data sharing and Communications

Our photon source tech enables a data sharing rate 1,000 times faster than other methods, driving the future of quantum data sharing and the quantum internet.

why choose us

groundbreaking
SOLUTIONS for
critical sectors

government

Our technology boosts quantum computing power and enhances communications security for faster and more secure national security decision making in the quantum era.

data processing

Our devices connect quantum computers in a modular way, exponentially boosting processing power and helping computing providers unlock quantum advantage for applications like drug discovery and logistics optimization.

financial sector

Our technology boosts quantum computing power and strengthens financial transactions with 100% security to enhance abilities like risk simulation and fraud detection.

OUR FUNDERS

Our Partners

If you are interested in exploring opportunities with Icarus Quantum, we invite you to connect with us.

Our Team

meet our
team members

Poolad is an expert in quantum light generation and quantum networking and has 11 years of experience in these fields. He received his Ph.D. from Purdue University in Electrical and Computer Engineering, researching in quantum photonics. Since then, he has been a postdoctoral associate at NIST, working with on-demand photon sources. At NIST, Poolad founded Icarus Quantum to commercialize NIST’s quantum dot technology for quantum networking.

Fateme Mahdikhany

Director of Operations

Fateme has extensive experience in photonic systems and optical characterization, with 8 years of hands-on experience in optoelectronic characterization of 2-dimensional quantum dots. She received her PhD in Physics from the University of Arizona, where she focused on the fabrication and characterization of novel 2D semiconductors as platforms for the future of quantum computing. Before joining Icarus, Fateme was a postdoctoral fellow at Northwestern.

Chief Business Officer

Brad Werner is a Teaching Assistant Professor in the Strategy, Entrepreneurship, and Operations Division at the Leeds School of Business at CU Boulder. He is an experienced entrepreneur and co-founder focused on impact. Brad has an active career specializing in the energy, technology, real estate, aviation, and hospitality sectors. He sits on the Board of Directors of several companies and actively consults early and midgrowth ventures. Notably, he was the co-founder and CEO of Azumo, which manufactures efficient displays using thin films and LEDs.

Scientific Advisor

Shuo is a leading expert in solid-state quantum optics. He is an Assistant professor of Physics at CU Boulder, and a JILA Associate Fellow. He received his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from University of Maryland, and has 14 years of experience in quantum optics and quantum emitter science. Shuo’s research focuses on quantum experiments with quantum dots and defect centers in diamond.

Claire Silverman

Financial Analyst

Claire is a rising Junior at Brown University, where she is studying Mathematics and Economics. Claire is a part of the Make-a-Play Foundation where she teams with and competes against other college-athletes to provide strategic guidance to leading companies. Outside of the classroom, she is a member of the Brown University Women's Soccer Team.

Chief Security Officer

Iris has a lifelong commitment to chasing squirrels, although her track record of zero captured needs improvement. She will lick intruders to submission and has 8 years of experience in this space.

latest NEWS

icarus quantum admitted to activate fellowship

The Quantum Divide

POOLAD IMANY APPEARS ON THE QUANTUM DIVIDE PODCAST

Admitted to duality quantum startup accelerator: “Disruptive Technology Provides Crucial Step Toward Scalable Quantum Networks