Element Six (E6) has announced an investment in Lightsynq, a quantum interconnect startup founded by Harvard PhDs and former AWS Center for Quantum Networking (CQN) researchers. Lightsynq focuses on developing scalable quantum interconnect solutions to link quantum computers, leveraging synthetic diamond technology pioneered by E6. This partnership builds on nearly a decade of collaboration between Element Six and Lightsynq’s founders, originating in academic research and evolving through industry-led initiatives.
Lightsynq is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Quantum computing has faced challenges in scaling individual systems due to high error rates and limited qubit capacity. Lightsynq aims to address these issues by enabling quantum computers to link through entangled states, using synthetic diamonds as a stable medium for quantum memory and data transmission. Element Six’s advanced materials, including its U.S.-based synthetic diamond manufacturing facility in Oregon, provide the foundation for Lightsynq’s mission to overcome entanglement noise and inefficiencies in quantum networks.
“Diamond holds immense potential for quantum computing,” said Dr. Mihir Bhaskar, CEO and Co-Founder of Lightsynq. “Element Six’s synthetic diamond technology helps us connect quantum computers and accelerate the timeline to useful quantum solutions.” Siobhán Duffy, CEO of Element Six, added that the partnership aligns with De Beers Group’s ‘Origins’ strategy, positioning synthetic diamonds as critical components for next-generation industrial applications.
Key Points:
• Element Six invested in Lightsynq, a U.S.-based quantum interconnect startup founded by Harvard PhDs and AWS CQN researchers.
• Lightsynq focuses on scalable quantum connections using synthetic diamond as a quantum memory and data transmission medium.
• The collaboration builds on nearly ten years of joint research between Element Six and Lightsynq’s founding team.
• Synthetic diamonds enable robust entanglement sharing across quantum systems, addressing noise and inefficiency challenges.
• Element Six operates a synthetic diamond manufacturing facility in Oregon, supporting advanced quantum and industrial technologies.
“Element Six’s engineered materials will allow Lightsynq to build faster and more robust solutions to unlock several factors of computational capabilities in sectors such as chemistry and cybersecurity,” said Siobhán Duffy, CEO of Element Six.
