Oxford Quantum Circuits (OQC), founded in 2017, is a quantum computing company focused on commercializing superconducting quantum circuits for enterprise applications. The firm's work bridges the gap between academic research and production-ready technology, with a stated goal of pioneering the 'logical era' of quantum computing. Its technical domains include quantum hardware architecture, quantum error correction, and superconducting quantum circuits.
The company has developed three generations of quantum computers: Sophia, Lucy, and Toshiko. In 2018, OQC built and launched what it identifies as the first superconducting quantum computer in the United Kingdom. The firm has since expanded its hardware deployments to data centers in London, Tokyo, and New York City. A notable installation in New York was completed through a partnership with Digital Realty and NVIDIA.
OQC's technology is applied within the finance, security, and defense industries. The company's stated objective is to deliver commercial advantage through quantum computing by providing real business value to these sectors. The firm maintains a global presence with operations centered in the United Kingdom, Japan, and the United States.
