Insider Brief:
- Aqarios has launched Luna, a quantum computing platform designed to simplify and accelerate quantum application development for businesses, developers, and researchers.
- Luna offers over 40 ready-to-use optimization scenarios, 30+ specialized algorithms, and a user-friendly interface, allowing users to solve complex problems without needing deep quantum expertise.
- Through integrations with platforms like Amazon Braket and partnerships with Q-CTRL, Luna provides users with error suppression, quantum applications, and access to multiple quantum processors.
- Luna provides flexible plans, including a free version for newcomers, a Commercial Tier for enterprises, an Academic Tier for research, and an Individual Tier for independent developers.
PRESS RELEASE — Aqarios, a Munich-based leader in quantum computing, today announced the launch of Luna, a platform that simplifies and accelerates quantum application development. After a successful closed beta phase, Luna is now available to the public, providing businesses, developers, and researchers with access to a comprehensive suite of quantum tools. This enables faster innovation, problem-solving, and efficiency across industries. Luna democratizes quantum computing, making it accessible to users of all technical backgrounds.
Unlocking Complex Problem-Solving with Luna
Luna eliminates the steep learning curve associated with quantum computing, allowing businesses to directly tackle complex challenges without the need for specialized quantum knowledge. Whether optimizing supply chains to reduce costs and delivery times, solving energy grid issues by improving load distribution and integrating renewable energy sources, or enhancing logistics by finding the most efficient routes under dynamic conditions, Luna empowers companies to address problems traditionally too complex for classical methods.
By harnessing quantum computing’s power to analyze numerous variables at once, Luna enables businesses to find optimal solutions faster and more effectively than traditional methods.
“Our mission with Luna is to democratize quantum computing, bringing its benefits directly to businesses and enabling them to solve complex problems and innovate at unprecedented speeds,” said Michael Lachner, CEO of Aqarios. “With Luna, companies don’t need deep quantum expertise to make meaningful progress. They can access quantum algorithms and hardware, pre-built optimization scenarios, and robust management tools designed to bring quantum computing into practical, everyday use.”
Powerful Optimization and Advanced Tools
The platform excels in solving complex optimization problems, offering over 40 ready-to-use optimization scenarios and more than 30 specialized algorithms designed for these tasks. Luna simplifies the quantum computing process by:
- Providing a user-friendly interface that enables users of all skill levels to run quantum algorithms without prior knowledge, while still offering full customization options for advanced users.
- Automatically transforming classical data into formats suitable for quantum computations.
Providing unified access to quantum hardware, eliminating infrastructure barriers.
- Including a suite of benchmarking tools to evaluate and enhance performance across quantum and classical approaches.
- Enabling organization-wide collaboration and resource management, streamlining team efforts.
These capabilities are designed to bridge the gap between theoretical quantum potential and practical real-world applications, empowering businesses to harness cutting-edge technology for meaningful impact.
Empowering Businesses with Quantum Solutions
Aqarios brings advanced tools directly to end-users through integrations with leading quantum hardware and software providers, enabling practical applications for businesses. These include, for example:
- Access via Amazon Braket: Luna integrates with Amazon Braket, a fully managed quantum computing service designed to help speed up scientific research and software development for quantum computing. This allows users to develop and test quantum algorithms on multiple quantum processors, including IonQ, IQM, Rigetti, and QuEra.
- Partnership with Q-CTRL: Luna further integrates with Q-CTRL’s Fire Opal package, an automated error suppression software that allows users to run valuable quantum applications by abstracting hardware, reducing errors, and boosting algorithmic success. This partnership ensures that Luna users can deploy robust quantum applications for areas such as energy grid optimization and supply chain management.
“Aqarios and Q-CTRL are like-minded in the mission to make quantum technology useful with practical applications and business value,” said Alex Shih, Head of Product at Q-CTRL. “The combination of Aqarios’ use-case-driven algorithms through the Luna platform and Q-CTRL’s performance-enhancing software through Fire Opal provides a complete workflow that lowers the barrier for end-users to realize business value with quantum computing.”
In addition to these integrations, Luna offers access to a wide array of additional backends and algorithms, including access to specialized quantum systems for optimization tasks or classical tools like the SCIP solver. Aqarios is already in discussions with other leading quantum hardware providers and looks forward to announcing further major integrations in the near future.
Real-World Impact through Industry Collaborations
Aqarios leverages extensive experience in developing quantum software solutions for industries like energy, logistics, and manufacturing, collaborating with leading enterprises to tackle real-world challenges such as optimizing supply chains, enhancing production processes, and improving energy management systems. This hands-on expertise has shaped Luna into a platform that directly addresses the most pressing business pain points by providing efficient, application-ready quantum tools without the need for deep technical expertise.
For example, Aqarios has been working with E.ON, one of Europes leading energy providers, since 2022 to develop quantum algorithms that optimize energy grid management, with the aim of reducing energy waste, improving load balancing, and supporting the integration of renewable energy sources. This collaboration is part of E.ON’s broader effort to transition to more sustainable energy practices.
“E.ON is committed to exploring quantum computing to address the complexities of the energy transition,” said Dr. Corey O’Meara, Chief Quantum Scientist at E.ON Digital Technology. “Our collaboration with Aqarios has been instrumental, and we believe that platforms like Luna will empower end-users to leverage quantum technologies for significant advancements in the energy sector.”
Accessing Luna: Flexible Plans Tailored to Users’ Needs
To make quantum computing accessible to everyone, Luna offers a free version at no cost at all, allowing enthusiasts and newcomers to explore quantum computing at their own pace. This free version provides essential tools for developing solutions, gaining hands-on experience, and building small-scale quantum applications.
For users who need extended capabilities and advanced features, Luna also provides three subscription types tailored to meet the needs of specific user groups:
- Commercial Tier: Ideal for businesses aiming to gain a competitive edge through quantum computing integration, this tier offers the full suite of Luna’s tools, premium enterprise support, and a customized quantum training program. It empowers organizations to integrate quantum computing into their workflows, catering to both users without quantum expertise and already advanced technical teams.
- Academic Tier: Perfect for advancing research and education in quantum computing, this tier includes the full feature set of Luna, premium support, and early access to new features. It allows research institutions to integrate Luna into research or courses, supporting both introductory learning and advanced quantum research.
- Individual Tier: Tailored for independent developers and quantum innovators, this tier offers powerful tools for personal quantum projects, skill-building, and algorithm exploration. It provides flexible access to Luna’s features without the need for an organizational license, making it ideal for freelancers and individual researchers seeking to deepen their expertise.
Luna is Available Now
Luna is officially available to users today, providing immediate access to advanced quantum tools to help solve complex business challenges and drive innovation. Discover how Luna can transform your organization’s approach to complex problem-solving – get started with Luna today.
To learn more about how Luna can empower your organization, visit our website for detailed insights. For general inquiries or to get in touch with the team, please contact Aqarios.
About Aqarios
Aqarios, headquartered in Munich, Germany, is a leading provider of quantum computing solutions across industries such as energy, aerospace, logistics, finance, manufacturing and many more. The company delivers advanced quantum software that focuses on optimization, machine learning, and simulation, offering practical tools that address critical business challenges. Aqarios has collaborated with globally recognized organizations to deliver tailored quantum solutions that drive efficiency and innovation.
Founded in 2021 by three professors and seasoned business professionals, Aqarios is a spin-off from the QAR-Lab at LMU Munich, a globally renowned hub for quantum computing research that ranks among the world’s top quantum computing institutes. With nearly a decade of experience in quantum applications, Aqarios is at the forefront of quantum innovation, leveraging its deep expertise to bridge the gap between theoretical quantum research and real-world applications.
