Bengaluru-based deeptech startup Quanfluence is pioneering a photonics-led approach to quantum computing, positioning light as the foundation for building scalable and practical quantum systems. Led by Co-founder and CEO Sujoy Chakravarty, a semiconductor entrepreneur turned quantum hardware innovator, the company is developing photonic quantum chips and computing architectures from the ground up.

The quantum computing ecosystem today remains fragmented, with multiple hardware approaches competing for dominance, including superconducting qubits, trapped ions, and silicon-based spins. Quanfluence believes the key barrier across these methods is scalability, a challenge that has so far limited the development of large-scale quantum machines. By using photons as qubits, the company sees a more natural path to scale, especially given the deep integration of photonics in modern data centre infrastructure and high-speed optical networks.

While working toward a full-fledged photonic quantum computer, Quanfluence has already begun generating revenue through advanced photonic components and a quantum-inspired optimisation platform that fits seamlessly into standard data centre environments. This hybrid approach enables enterprises to benefit from quantum principles today while preparing for future hardware breakthroughs.

Looking ahead, Quanfluence aims to achieve its first functional qubits by 2029, followed by a 1,000-qubit system, reinforcing its belief that quantum and classical computing will evolve as complementary technologies, together shaping the next era of high-performance computing.