Quantum communication R&D

Revolutionising Connectivity Through Quantum Technology

Building scalable quantum communication technology for the future of secure global connectivity.

About SparkQ

SparkQ is developing quantum communication technology for the next era of global connectivity.

We are building a platform designed to make communications more secure, scalable, and efficient across telecom networks, satellites, compute infrastructure, and future connected devices.

Secure by design Built for the next generation of trusted communications.

Infrastructure ready Aligned with telecom, satellite and compute environments.

Scalable vision Created for future networks, devices and global connectivity.

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Advance Labs for Design and Build Quantum capable devices.

Impact

SparkQ is being developed with a wider ambition: to strengthen communications infrastructure, economic resilience and long-term technological leadership.

Economic value Potential to improve network efficiency, reduce infrastructure dependency and support new high-value markets across telecom, compute and secure communications.

National priorities Aligned with UK ambitions in quantum technologies, cyber security, critical infrastructure resilience and lower-energy digital systems.

Industrial growth Could strengthen supply chains in photonics, semiconductors and advanced communications, while supporting skilled jobs and future export capability.

Social and regional benefit Has the potential to improve secure connectivity for essential services and contribute to growth across UK research and manufacturing ecosystems.

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The long-term opportunity extends beyond one product, with possible benefits across infrastructure, supply chains, energy efficiency and secure digital services.

Applications

SparkQ’s technology is designed for both civil and defence-relevant communications environments, with a focus on secure, low-latency and resilient connectivity.

Civil and commercial Telecom networks, AI interconnects, enterprise security, satellite systems and critical infrastructure.

Defence and security Secure command-and-control, anti-jam communications, tactical networking and hardened strategic links.

Dual-use by design Built to support high-trust applications where performance, security and resilience all matter.

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The same core platform can support commercial telecom customers and security-focused environments that need reliable, low-latency links.

Team

SparkQ is an early-stage deep-tech startup founded in 2025, bringing together expertise across quantum hardware, telecommunications, photonics and semiconductor engineering.

Founder & Chief Executive Officer Leads company strategy, commercial direction and overall delivery, with deep experience in telecom hardware, product development and system integration.

Co-Founder & Chief Technology Officer Leads technical development, system architecture and execution from design through prototyping, testing and integration.

Quantum Hardware Engineer Focused on quantum device implementation, cryogenic systems and advanced hardware development.

Quantum Systems Engineer Responsible for system integration, hybrid classical-quantum networking and real-time engineering workflows.

Quantum Security & Standards Lead Guides security architecture, compliance and engagement with relevant telecom and quantum standards bodies.

Built for growth The team structure is designed to support research, prototyping, standards engagement and future commercial scale-up.

Locations & Partners

SparkQ is building its development footprint through a combination of planned lab capability, specialist facilities and strategic research partnerships.

Reading Planned home of the SparkQ Quantum Lab and a base for future development activity.

London research access Targeting specialist facilities through existing academic links, including cleanroom, cryogenic and advanced testing environments.

Engineering resources Access plans include simulation and design tools supporting photonics, device design and system development.

Aquark Supporting advanced quantum hardware capability, including atomic clock and vacuum-system expertise.

UCL, Heriot-Watt and NPL Academic and national-lab relationships intended to support photonic memory research, integrated quantum networks, metrology and validation.

Collaboration model Current MoUs provide the basis for formal project agreements as SparkQ progresses.

Contact

Build the next generation of secure communications

SparkQ is open to conversations around research collaboration, strategic partnerships and quantum communication innovation.

admin@sparkq.co.uk

Focus

Quantum communications Research for secure, scalable transport systems.

Telecom integration Designed with infrastructure deployment in mind.

Device innovation Exploring quantum-enabled endpoints and network components.