Quantum Italia Invests in Janas:
A Milestone for Italy’s Quantum Technology Ecosystem

L’Aquila, Italy – 27/11/2024 – Quantum Italia, the first Italian startup studio dedicated to quantum technologies, has announced its strategic investment in Janas, an innovative project spin-off from eXact Lab. Janas is poised to accelerate the development and adoption of quantum software, marking a significant step forward in Italy’s quantum innovation landscape.

This collaboration brings together Quantum Italia’s vision of fostering a thriving quantum ecosystem and Janas’ technical expertise in addressing the challenges of quantum algorithms development and deployment. Leveraging Quantum Italia’s technical know-how, hands-on approach, and extensive resources, the Janas team will be guided through a tailored development process aimed at embedding them into a vibrant international network of quantum technology innovators. This support will enable Janas to develop cutting-edge algorithms and applications that unlock the potential of current quantum hardware, bridging the gap between theoretical advancements and practical solutions to real-world problems.

“We are thrilled to support Janas in its mission to advance quantum software,” said Prof. Simone De Liberato, CTO of Quantum Italia. “This investment underscores our commitment to positioning Italy as a global leader in quantum technologies. By nurturing projects like Janas, we aim to catalyze breakthroughs that have the potential to benefit industries ranging from pharmaceuticals to finance.”

Janas, which stems from eXact Lab’s deep expertise in high-performance computing, is focused on creating software solutions optimized for neutral-atom devices, one of the currently most developed quantum computing architecture. These solutions will enable businesses and researchers to explore quantum-enhanced applications in areas such as optimization, machine learning, and materials science.

“This partnership with Quantum Italia represents a pivotal moment for Janas,” said Dr. Jacopo Nespolo, co-Founder of Janas. “With their support and network of advanced quantum technology companies, we are well-positioned to address the challenges of quantum software development and bring quantum computing closer to real-world applications.”

“As part of this groundbreaking partnership, eXact lab aims at integrating quantum technology with traditional supercomputing infrastructure and software stack”, said Francesco De Giorgi, CEO of eXact lab, “It’s a strategic area of development, in line with the strong scientific roots of our company”.

Quantum Italia’s investment in Janas highlights the growing momentum of Italy’s quantum technology sector and reinforces its commitment to fostering innovation and collaboration in this transformative field.

About Quantum Italia

Quantum Italia is Italy’s first startup studio focused on quantum technologies. Its mission is to nurture, accelerate, and invest in startups developing innovative quantum solutions, positioning Italy as a key player in the global quantum landscape.

About eXact Lab

eXact Lab is a consultancy company that accelerates innovation thanks to high performance computing (HPC). It provides scientific computing, infrastructure administration and data management solutions tailored to its customers in both private and public sectors.