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- FullStaQD is Germany’s largest initiative for building an interoperable quantum software stack.
- Fraunhofer IAO leads the initiative, funded by the Federal Ministry for Research, Technology and Space (BMFTR)
- eleQtron is the sole hardware partner and supplies the physical reference platform.
- The project strengthens technological sovereignty and enables industrial-scale quantum computing.
Siegen, December 16th 2025 – Germany is launching its most ambitious effort yet to develop a complete, modular, and interoperable quantum computing software stack: FullStaQD. Led by Fraunhofer IAO and funded by the Federal Ministry for Research, Technology and Spaceflight (BMFTR), nine partners from research and industry are joining forces to create a unified architecture that connects software and hardware across platforms and makes quantum computing accessible for real industrial applications.
As the consortium’s only hardware partner, Siegen-based quantum pioneer eleQtron provides the project’s physical reference system. The company’s MAGIC-based ion-trap processors will serve as the testbed for building and validating an end-to-end toolchain, from compiler layers and pulse-level control to seamless cloud integration.
“FullStaQD unites everything that has long operated in isolation: software and hardware, research and real-world use. With our platform, we bridge the gap from theoretical performance to industrial impact,” says Jan Leisse, CEO and co-founder of eleQtron.
“Being the sole hardware partner is both a strong signal of trust and a clear message: future interoperability requires open, modular, cross-technology thinking today.”
FullStaQD tackles a central challenge in Europe’s quantum ecosystem: a fragmented landscape of incompatible software tools. By introducing standardized interfaces and a shared architecture, the project aims to eliminate these barriers.
About eleQtron
eleQtron is the first German manufacturer of quantum computers. The deep-tech startup was founded in 2020 in Siegen and develops scalable ion trap quantum processors based on its proprietary MAGIC© technology. This technology replaces complex laser systems with high-frequency control – a breakthrough that enables stable, precise, and scalable quantum computers. Its partners and customers include the Forschungszentrum Jülich and the German Aerospace Center (DLR).
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