Pasqal, which is engaged in neutral‑atom quantum computing, is working with True Nexus, a computational intelligence company focused on making protein functionality programmable for real‑world food applications.
Pasqal recently announced plans to go public through a combination with Bleichroeder Acquisition Corp. II.
The collaboration will apply Pasqal’s quantum computing technology to one of the most persistent challenges in the alternative protein and food industries — accurately modeling and predicting protein functionality; particularly gelatin, texture, and overall behavior in complex food systems.
“For decades, the industry has been constrained by a lack of true computational understanding of protein behavior,” said Dominik Grabinski, CEO of True Nexus.
“Partnering with Pasqal allows us to model protein functionality at a level of fidelity that simply hasn’t been possible before,” said Grabinski. “This is the breakthrough that can shift the entire sector from trial‑and‑error to true design.”
As part of the collaboration, Pasqal and True Nexus are working to build the first fully vectorized, dynamic 3D model of protein gelation, one of the most critical functional properties in food systems.
The model integrates multiple layers of data, including protein extraction parameters; molecular structure; processing and environmental conditions; and end‑use application requirements.
Pasqal’s neutral‑atom quantum processors will enable the model to capture interactions and variables at a level of precision not achievable with classical computing alone.
“Quantum computing allows us to tackle complexity that has limited innovation for decades,” said Wasiq Bokhari, CEO of Pasqal.
“Together with True Nexus, we’re helping enable a more scalable, design‑driven approach to sustainable protein development,” said Wasiq Bokhari.
The long‑term goal of the collaboration is to establish a reference model for protein functionality that food and ingredient companies can use to guide seed development, crop optimization and precision fermentation when existing proteins fall short.
The inability to consistently match animal‑protein functionality has been a major barrier to adoption of alternative proteins.
By making protein behavior predictable and programmable, the collaboration between Pasqal and True Nexus addresses a key gap that has slowed industry progress.
