ID Quantique (IDQ)

ID Quantique (IDQ) is a Swiss quantum technology company and global leader in quantum-safe cryptography and quantum networking solutions. Founded in 2001 as a spin-off from the University of Geneva, IDQ pioneered commercial quantum key distribution (QKD) and single-photon detection technology. IDQ’s solutions protect critical communications infrastructure for governments, financial institutions, and enterprises against both current and future quantum computing threats. Its product portfolio spans QKD systems, quantum random number generators (QRNGs), and single-photon detectors, making IDQ a cornerstone of the emerging quantum internet and quantum-safe security ecosystem.

Category Breakdown

• Quantum Networking & Communications — IDQ is a global leader in quantum key distribution (QKD) systems and quantum-safe network security solutions for government, financial, and enterprise clients.
• Quantum Sensing & Metrology — IDQ manufactures single-photon detectors and quantum random number generators (QRNGs) used in scientific instrumentation, quantum communication, and security applications.
• Quantum Hardware — IDQ develops photonic hardware components including single-photon sources, detectors, and QKD appliances for quantum network infrastructure.