The quantum revolution is starting in Poland

The year 2025 is a breakthrough for Poland in terms of quantum technologies. The PIAST-Q computer was launched in June. "This is a breakthrough for science, industry, and public administration. Thanks to this project, Poland has joined the quantum technology leaders in Europe," says the Ministry of Digital Affairs. In response to our questions, it informs us that work is underway on the guidelines for a Polish quantum policy. The document is currently undergoing internal consultations and is scheduled for publication in August.

The computer could be used in areas such as quantum optimization, chemistry, materials science, and quantum machine learning. The list of fields where quantum computers are useful is long, including weather forecasting, energy, and medicine (simulating the behavior of molecules aids in the design of new drugs). Quantum technologies also have significant potential in communications and cryptography.

Quantum companies are enjoying significant investor interest on foreign stock exchanges (see the box below for more information). There are also several companies in this field on the Polish market.

Creotech divides business

Creotech Instruments is among those in the "quantum" group. Work is underway to spin off the quantum business into the newly established company Creotech Quantum. "It's a complicated and time-consuming process, but it's progressing according to the adopted schedule. I believe that Creotech Quantum's plan to debut on the main market of the Warsaw Stock Exchange in the first or second quarter of 2026 is entirely realistic," says Dr. Anna Kamińska, CEO of Creotech Quantum.

Within the quantum segment, the company develops several key product lines, including: quantum key distribution (QKD) systems, components for quantum computers, White Rabbit time synchronization systems, and highly sensitive, high-speed cameras.

"The latter are used both in monitoring the operation of quantum processors and in classical astronomy and observing near-Earth objects, such as space debris," says Kamińska. She adds that, in the area of QKD, as part of the eCAUSIS project, the company is working on a proprietary solution, the market launch of which is planned for early 2026. At the same time, it is participating in the construction and integration of two quantum computers.

Dots from QNA

Among the quantum companies listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange, we also have QNA Technology, which focuses on the commercialization of blue quantum dot production technology, i.e. the missing link for the development of the latest generation of QDEL displays, which are expected to be a solution that will gradually start to replace LCD and OLED displays from the market.

"Our company is developing a globally unique technology for synthesizing emitters—quantum dots—which are essential for the development of this type of technology, which is why they are of strategic economic importance. We want to produce our dots in Poland, which is why we have already built and validated a pilot production line, and we are currently in the process of adapting the product to the specific requirements of individual customers," announces Dr. Artur Podhorodecki, founder and CEO of QNA Technology. He adds that the market QNA is targeting will be enormous and rapidly growing, and that there are only three entities worldwide, including the Polish company, working to launch commercial supplies of blue quantum dots.

Displays are also classified by an increasing number of countries as a strategic product due to their ubiquity in most of the devices around us (including critical infrastructures) and their production mainly in Asia (China).

QNA's management emphasizes that the display industry, while undoubtedly vast, is only the beginning for the company. Blue quantum dots can be used in many other areas, such as optical communications, photonics, photovoltaics, lighting, medical imaging, and anti-counterfeiting.

"Our company's vision isn't limited to blue quantum dots. Then, it'll be time to develop and commercialize another material," the CEO points out. He adds that the so-called colloidal quantum dots developed by QNA Technology are finding increasingly widespread applications in the growing quantum technology ecosystem. They can act as single-photon sources in super-encrypted QKD communication systems, which are currently being developed by large telecommunications operators and the financial sector, among others. Another application is as photonic components of future quantum chips, where they emit stable light pulses at room temperature, significantly reducing the cost of such solutions.