Infleqtion, a global leader in the quantum ecosystem, and World View, a pioneer in stratospheric exploration and flight, have teamed up to revolutionize quantum application testing. Using Infleqtion’s cutting-edge compact quantum technology and World View’s advanced stratospheric balloon systems, the partnership aims to bring faster and more cost-effective testing to a wide range of applications, including over the horizon communications, precision navigation and timing, and hyperspectral sensing. The partnership will also explore new solutions for defense, commercial, and public sector customers.

As Dr. William Clark, Vice President of Quantum Development at Inflegtion, noted, “Quantum sensing is the future, and our collaboration with World View allows us to test our next-generation quantum sensors in real-world environments, from near earth to the edge of the atmosphere. “Quantum sensors offer significant benefits for nearly every industry, by greatly improving the efficiency, accuracy, and navigational capabilities of technological devices.

In particular, radio frequency (RF) devices are poised to see significant improvements through quantum sensing, as the increased accuracy helps cut through busy RF signal zones. With Infleqtion’s expertise in quantum technology and World View’s experience in stratospheric exploration, the partnership aims to drive next-generation technologies and address the challenges of our modern world. As Matteo Genna, President of Remote Sensing at World View, stated, “Just a decade ago, these technologies would have seemed like science fiction, but today, our collective capabilities are poised to make a real impact.

“This partnership comes on the heels of a successful year for Infleqion, which recently secured a $110 million Series B funding round to continue commercializing its product portfolio, including quantum computing, quantum algorithms and applications, atomic clocks, sensors, and components. Additionally, Infleqion’s cloud-based service, Albert, was named one of TIME’s Best Inventions of 2022.