The American quantum computing firm plants its flag in the Netherlands, signaling a broader push to embed itself in Europe’s fast-growing quantum ecosystem.
Quantum Machines (QM), a provider of hybrid quantum-classical control solutions, announced today the acquisition of Dutch company QHarbor and the opening of a new office in Delft, the Netherlands.
The move establishes a local foothold in one of Europe’s most prominent quantum ecosystems and supports the continued expansion of QM’s software platform — a comprehensive system for real-time control of quantum processors designed to lead the industry’s shift toward hybrid quantum-classical computing. The platform spans all major qubit modalities, including superconducting, neutral-atom, trapped-ion, and spin-based architectures.
The acquisition brings QHarbor’s team into QM’s fold, where they will contribute to software-defined experimentation, data management, and system-level integration for quantum computing.
“As an American company, this step reflects our deep investment in Europe’s quantum future and our commitment to being an integral part of this thriving ecosystem,” said Itamar Sivan, QM’s chief executive and co-founder. “By establishing a home in Delft, we are investing our resources and expertise in one of Europe’s most significant quantum hubs.”
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Alberto Tosato, a QHarbor co-founder who is joining QM, said the acquisition offered his team the opportunity to scale its work within a broader platform. “We look forward to contributing to the development of technologies that support the scaling of quantum systems,” he added.
The Delft office, housed at Hubbz Delft, will serve as a research and development base and a hub for collaboration with local partners, including institutions within the House of Quantum and the wider Dutch quantum community.
The expansion extends QM’s existing European presence, which already spans Denmark, Germany, and France, positioning the company within several of the continent’s leading quantum research clusters.
