Paragraf, which manufactures graphene-based electronic devices, and Archer Materials Ltd., which is working on advanced materials and quantum‑enabling devices, have announced a cooperative R&D program focused on next‑generation quantum computing hardware enabled by graphene‑based device platforms.
The collaboration brings together Paragraf’s graphene platform with Archer Materials’ quantum device architectures. Together, the companies will work on new device structures designed to address critical challenges in quantum computing and information processing..
At the core of the program is ongoing research into novel graphene device architectures for qubit detection, including graphene structures capable of interfacing with emerging quantum systems. Graphene’s exceptional electronic mobility, low noise characteristics, and atomic‑scale thickness positions it as a promising material for next‑generation quantum measurement and control technologies.
“Our graphene technology was developed to be manufacturable at scale while maintaining the exceptional properties of graphene” said Simon Thomas, CEO of Paragraf. “By working closely with Archer Materials, we are able to explore advanced device concepts in both quantum detection and computing that extend the capabilities of our platform”.
Archer Materials will contribute its expertise in device physics, quantum materials, and sensing application development, with a goal towards enabling rapid iteration of graphene‑based structures tailored to specific end‑use requirements.
“This collaboration reflects our strategy of partnering with world‑class technology developers to unlock the potential of advanced materials,” said Simon Ruffell, CEO of Archer Materials. “Graphene offers unique advantages for both quantum devices and sensors, and Paragraf’s platform provides an exceptional foundation to realize those advantages in real‑world devices”.
Paragraf and Archer Materials expect the collaboration to generate a pipeline of differentiated graphene‑based technologies addressing emerging markets in quantum computing, advanced sensing, and next‑generation electronics.
