Building quantum computing for
the real world

We design quantum computers that can realistically simulate nature — enabling new materials, processes, and discoveries that classical computing cannot reach.

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Who we are

Aegiq is a UK-based photonic quantum technology company

Spun out of the University of Sheffield with over 20 years of foundational research in quantum photonics. We build photonic quantum computers for quantum simulation. Our systems generate and distribute on-demand entanglement so researchers and engineers can model chemistry, materials, and physical processes with fewer approximations, and faster iteration.

What we do

Scalable and deployable photonic quantum systems

We exist to turn quantum computing from laboratory demonstrations into deployable systems by solving the hardest prerequisite first: generating and distributing high‑quality entanglement when it is needed, across a manufacturable platform.

This is what makes photonic quantum systems scalable and deployable, not just experimental. Our systems are designed to work alongside existing HPC, GPU and AI infrastructure, acting as an additional compute engine rather than a replacement.

Scalable photonic quantum computers built around on-demand entanglement

Modular, fully optical systems designed for fibre connectivity and standard rack deployment

Quantum simulation for chemistry, materials, and physical processes

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Aegiq leadership team

Deep expertise in technology and commercial scaling

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Dr

Scott Dufferwiel

Board

Co-founder & CEO

Experienced leader - R&D to deployment, RAEng SME Leader Award winner

Andrii Iamshanov

Board

Co-founder & CFO

Former senior investment banker with over 15 years in tech, and active angel investor

Dr

Maksym Sich

Board

Co-founder & CIO, Director of Government & Partner Solutions

Founding quantum entrepreneur, Doctoral Prize Fellow, Nature published

Chris Porthouse

CPO

Experienced Product Executive, bridging deep tech and market adoption

Amir Nejadmalayeri

VP Technology

Ex-Principal Engineer, Samsung - semiconductor scaling specialist

Dr

Callum Duncan

Head of Quantum Applications

Quantum solutions pioneer, tensor network world leader

AEgiq journey

Our story and key milestones

DEC 2019

Aegiq Founded

Founded as a spin-out from University of Sheffield in December. Built on two decades of university research in quantum photonics.

OCT 2021

Aegiq wins prestigious Institute of Physics award

Aegiq has been awarded a prestigious Institute of Physics Business Start-Up Award for the development of a breakthrough quantum photonics platform enabling new applications in quantum communications, computing, and imaging utilising high-performance sources of indistinguishable single photons.

2022

Aegiq closes oversubscribed investment round to bring quantum photonics platform to market

Aegiq has secured significant investment from Black Quant and Quantum Exponential, as well as private angels. Together, with existing funding from Innovate UK and High-Tech Gründerfonds, the investment brings Aegiq’s total available funding to nearly £4m.