Appsilon Enterprise Wins Quantum Delta NL Grant to Advance Quantum Diamond Technology

''' Appsilon Enterprise is proud to announce it has been selected as one of the ten winners of the first ‘Quantum SME call’ by Quantum Delta NL. The €7.87M initiative is designed to accelerate innovation and commercialisation within the Netherlands' vibrant quantum technology sector. The grant provides a significant boost to Appsilon's work in pioneering diamond-based quantum technologies. The award was announced on Wednesday during Quantum Delta NL’s annual event for the Dutch quantum community. An advisory committee of scientists, investors, and entrepreneurs selected the ten winning companies from eighteen proposals based on their alignment with the national quantum agenda, technological potential, commercial viability, and potential for economic and social impact. ## A Dedicated Facility for Quantum Diamonds This grant is a direct investment in Appsilon's mission to harness the remarkable potential of lab-grown diamonds for quantum applications. The funding will be instrumental in establishing a dedicated quantum diamond growth facility in Delft, further cementing the region as a hub for deep technology. "It’s an incredible honour to receive this grant," said Taylan Erol, Co-CEO of Appsilon Enterprise. "It’s a recognition that will help us realise the huge potential of diamond use in quantum technology by establishing a dedicated quantum diamond growth facility in Delft. We are excited to be part of the Quantum Delta NL ecosystem and push our company forward to disrupt the diamond industry status quo using sustainable diamonds and the power of quantum technology.” ## Strengthening the Dutch Quantum Ecosystem The Quantum SME call is a key part of the Netherlands' national strategy to translate its strong scientific position in quantum technology into tangible economic and societal benefits. The initiative is supported by the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate through the National Growth Fund. "Quantum technology is up-and-coming, and the Netherlands has acquired an excellent position in this field," commented Minister Micky Adriaansens. "Therefore, it is crucial to convert our knowledge into commercial activity and involve more innovative researchers and SMEs. Furthermore, financing early increases the chance of successful startups and scale-ups in this sector.” Freeke Heijman, Ecosystem Development Director at Quantum Delta NL, added, "Building a business ecosystem is a key driver of the Quantum Delta NL programme. We aim to ensure that knowledge from scientific labs also leads to new activity in the Netherlands and Europe. This call gives the winners a huge boost to scale up their idea to a startup or scale-up.” This award validates Appsilon Advanced Materials' focus on producing high-purity, custom-engineered diamonds for the world's most demanding technological applications. By developing materials specifically for quantum sensing, communication, and computing, Appsilon is helping to build the foundation for the next generation of technology. '''