The German weekly Die Zeit profiles the startups working within the DLR’s “Quantum WG” in Ulm. The article highlights planqc’s work with neutral atoms and its goal of building a 100-qubit quantum computer by 2027.
Published in Die Zeit (2025-07-24), journalist Yves Bellinghausen explores the unique setup at the German Aerospace Center (DLR) in Ulm, where several quantum startups share space while competing to deliver the first functioning quantum computer. The story portrays the collaborative yet competitive atmosphere, explains how planqc engineers use lasers to trap and control strontium atoms, and outlines Germany’s broader ambitions to establish a leading role in quantum technologies.
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