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RobQuant is developing solid-state quantum sensing hardware designed to move from specialist labs into real products, starting with magnetic sensing for healthcare and life sciences. We focus on building credible, manufacturable technology and integrating it through established OEM and medical manufacturing channels.
A short introduction
Quantum sensors can measure tiny magnetic and electromagnetic signals that are difficult to access with conventional instruments. In healthcare, that can translate to clearer non-invasive measurement of physiological activity; in research and industry, it can support new methods for materials, chemistry, and diagnostics.
RobQuant’s approach is to build sensors that are solid-state and compatible with standard semiconductor-style manufacturing, and then integrate them into deployable systems through partners who already manufacture and distribute equipment at scale.
Read our technology overview → What are quantum sensors? → Follow updates in the news →
Why now
The market is shifting from “can quantum sensing work?” to “can it be built, shipped, and supported?” For many magnetic sensing use-cases, particularly in life sciences: legacy approaches can be constrained by system size, operating overhead, and the specialist infrastructure they may require. That can keep adoption limited to a small number of sites, even when the measurement is scientifically valuable.
At the same time, silicon photonics and semiconductor manufacturing capabilities continue to mature, and the ecosystem for translating deep-tech into products (grants, university partnerships, OEM pathways) is stronger than it has been. The right moment is when the technical foundation is ready, and the integration path to real-world users is clear.
What we’re building
We are developing quantum magnetometry based on nitrogen-vacancy (NV) centres in diamond, integrated with silicon photonics. NV centres are atomic-scale defects that interact with magnetic fields and can be read out optically at room temperature. Silicon photonics provides a route to compact, manufacturable optical routing and integration.
Our focus is not just the sensing element, but the system path to deployment: robust packaging, manufacturable assembly, and the interfaces needed for integration into OEM products. Depending on application constraints, we aim to reduce reliance on specialist infrastructure (for example, cryogenics or extensive environmental control) while maintaining meaningful sensitivity.
If you want the technical framing in more depth, start with our technology page and our primer on quantum sensors.
Traction & credibility
We aim to be evidence-led. Where we make claims, we try to ground them in physics, engineering constraints, and measurable milestones.
- Non-dilutive funding: supported by UK innovation funding, including an Innovate UK grant to develop a quantum sensor prototype. (announcement)
- Academic credibility & translation pathway: ongoing collaboration with university-led quantum sensing programmes, and experience delivering technical work with research partners. (commercial project milestone)
- Sector visibility: featured in Physics World discussing the practical path for quantum sensors in healthcare. (coverage)
- Team & execution: deep engineering background across quantum sensing, photonics, and automation, built for turning prototypes into repeatable manufacturing processes. (meet the team)
For a broader view of progress and context, see the news. We try to publish updates as we hit meaningful technical and partnership milestones.
Engagement
We are looking for investors who want to understand the engineering plan and the integration strategy, not just the headline promise. The kinds of engagement we value:
- Technical diligence: a working session on the architecture (NV in diamond, silicon photonics, readout, packaging) and the practical constraints that govern performance.
- Go-to-market alignment: discussion of our OEM and medical-manufacturer integration pathway, including regulatory and manufacturing considerations where relevant.
- Introductions: connections with OEMs, healthcare system integrators, and manufacturing partners aligned with non-invasive sensing and imaging.
- Long-term partnership: support on hiring, supply chain, and systems engineering as we scale from prototype to deployable units.