COMPANY
Who We Are
COMPANY
Who We Are
We unlock the full potential of quantum technologies with our pioneering cooling solutions
Quantum computing has the potential to solve some of our most complex problems today. It will make possible breakthroughs in areas like drug development, battery technology and climate modeling. Novel quantum technologies will also enhance our sensing capabilities, supporting applications in medical imaging and enabling physically secure quantum communication.
Quantum devices can already be fabricated in large quantities using state-of-the-art thin-film deposition technology. However, the development and operation of such devices require extreme environments at temperatures well below 1K (-272 °C). These sub-Kelvin temperatures are usually generated by helium-3-based dilution refrigeration – a method that is extremely challenging, requiring both experienced personnel and a complex infrastructure. Therefore, the use of dilution refrigerators leads to tedious low-temperature investigations and slow feedback on device properties and quality, ultimately slowing down quantum R&D. While the reliance on dilution cooling currently only slows down innovation in quantum research and information technology, the scarcity of helium-3 could ultimately stop progress entirely.
Helium-3 is one of the rarest resources on earth and produced in small volumes from radioactive tritium decay in (mostly military) facilities in North America and Russia. This limited availability threatens the sovereign use of quantum technologies and will hinder their advancement and adoption on an industrial scale.
Because we believe that cryogenics should accelerate quantum technologies, not hold it back, we have dedicated ourselves to setting a new standard. This standard is characterized by high performance, fast delivery, absolute reliability and unmatched efficiency. Central to this is the use of a fundamentally different technology in our cryostats. To reach sub-Kelvin temperatures, we cool with paramagnetic solids in a process known as adiabatic demagnetization refrigeration (ADR).
ADR is well-established, but we are the only company worldwide that can offer it in a continuous configuration (cADR). With this, we offer the only alternative to helium-3-based cooling. Magnetic cooling offers several advantages. Our cutting-edge cooling solutions are easy-to-use – you don’t need to hire a low-temperature physicist to run your cryostat. The systems are modular and fast, resulting in time, energy and cost savings.
Advanced cooling solutions
Enabling the development, characterization and testing as well as the operation of quantum systems
L-Type Rapid
The L-Type Rapid offers easy access to the Kelvin and sub-Kelvin temperature range. It has been designed to be the fastest testing and characterization cryostat on the market. To achieve this, it features a unique sample loading mechanism combining exceptionally high sample throughput and ease of use.
Cryogenics as a Service
To enable you to get fast testing and characterization results without the need for your own facility, we provide an on-demand service. You just need to send in a sample, and our dedicated low-temperature experts will then handle the entire process. This ensures cost-efficiency and swift, 100% reliable results for you. In addition to the full-service option, you can also rent devices on our dedicated cryo-floor.
Co-development
We have the scope and expertise to handle custom requests, co-developing tailor-made cryostats that meet your specific needs. This includes the S-Type Optical, offering sub-Kelvin temperatures with free-beam access, and the T-Type Optical, a compact Kelvin platform specifically designed for trapped-ion chips.
Shaping the future of quantum technologies
We actively push innovation through research projects in cryogenics and quantum technologies
In 2024, we began work on two major R&D projects: LEMON and CRYOFAST.
LEMON focuses on developing a scalable, helium-3-free cryogenic cooling solution capable of reaching milli-Kelvin temperatures. By pushing the limits of cADR, LEMON will meet the increasing cooling demands of quantum technologies, especially in quantum computing.
CRYOFAST aims to democratize access to sub-Kelvin temperatures by providing researchers and developers with professional testing and characterization services at a centralized facility for advanced cryogenic measurements on sensitive devices.
We also collaborate with world-class partners, participating in numerous national and European research consortia. Our role in these initiatives involves developing and deploying integrated cryo-operating platforms.
Through our products and services, we cover the full spectrum of groundbreaking quantum technologies – from superconducting circuits, and ion traps for quantum computing to NV centers and single-photon detectors for sensing and communication applications. Looking ahead, our focus remains on providing systems, integrated solutions, and services across the entire quantum technology chain.
Leadership
Meet our management team
Dr. Alexander Regnat
CEO & Co-founder
Dr. Tomek Schulz
COO & Co-founder
Jan Spallek
CTO & Co-founder
Board and advisors
Trusted deeptech investors and outstanding scientific advisors
Christian Ziach
Principal / Authorized Signatory,
High-Tech Gründerfonds
kiutra Board Director
Dr. Wolfgang Neubert
General Partner,
APEX Ventures
kiutra Board Director
Ulrich Kruse
Investment Manager,
TRUMPF Venture
kiutra Board Director
Lucas Laib
COO,
Verve Ventures
kiutra Board Observer
Dr. Ion Hauer
Principal, APEX Ventures
kiutra Board Observer
Dr. Inga vom Holtz
Director Investments,
UnternehmerTUM Initiative for Industrial Innovators
kiutra Board Observer
Prof. Christian Pfleiderer
Professorship Topology of Correlated Systems,
TUM School of Natural Sciences
Scientific Advisor & kiutra Co-founder
The coolest office in Munich
Meet our team, explore our facilities and take a peek at cryostats being built
Network & Partners
kiutra is part of a strong network
NIKI Glass Co. LTD
Our distribution partner for Japan is Niki Glass. Established in 1923, they specialize in advanced measurement instruments and pursue R&D of new technologies.
Timeline
2018
Established as a spin-off from the Technical University Munich
EXIST Transfer of Research program
ESA Business Incubation program
2019
Seed financing round
Awarded BMBF grant for the MARQUAND project with Walter Schottky Institute
Opening of production and office facility in Munich, Obersendling
First rapid characterization cryostat installed
2020
Awarded EIC Accelerator grant for CADR project
First optical cryostat installed
Awarded Eurostars grant for SPROUT project
2021
Series-A financing round
Awarded ECSEL JU grant for MATQu project
INTEL Ignite incubation program
2022
Awarded BMBF grant for MUNIQC-SC project
First trapped ion cryostat installed
First cryostat installed in the USA
First service measurement performed
Move to larger production space and office in Mittersendling, Munich
2023
Awarded EU grant for MILLENION project
S-Type Optical 2023 model
50+ employees
2024
L-Type Rapid Sample Puck 55 released
ASK Corporation becomes the distribution partner for Korea, and NIKI GLASS Ltd becomes the distribution partner for Japan
Awarded EIC Accelerator grant for CRYOFAST project
Awarded EIC Pathfinder grant for LEMON project
Awarded BMBF grant for QuantumSPICE project
Sustainability
As scientists, we want to shape the world in a positive way and by taking a responsible approach to business operations, we want to do this as sustainably as we can. We have taken our first steps in assessing and reducing our greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) and see it as an essential area for continuous assessment and improvement.
Climate impact pilot program
In 2022, we took part in a pilot program to model the climate impact of one of our cryostats compared to regular cryogenic equipment on the market today. The pilot showed that one L-Type Rapid cryostat can save up to 70% in energy use for a quick test (assuming 1 hour of testing time at 100 mK).
Importantly we also identified reduction of the GHG emissions from our electricity consumption as a top measure to implement at kiutra. We subsequently switched to a 100% green electricity supplier with electricity coming entirely from environmentally friendly hydropower plants.
Enabling quantum technologies
We build products and services to help scientists and engineers implement modern, second-generation quantum technologies. These technologies have the potential to provide significant benefits to the environment, for example by providing more energy-efficient computing, as well as disruptive computing that could lead to improved materials for energy storage and conversion, solar cell and battery technology, and power distribution.
Long lasting and recyclable products
Our products are designed to last – they are durable, repairable, and upgradable. This reduces waste and saves energy and resources that would otherwise be used in the production of a brand-new cryostat or to replace a substantial part of the device.
3D printing
In development and various production processes we use 3D printing as a prototyping tool to cut down the production stages needed for metal parts, reducing the energy used and emissions produced to build them.
What we are working on
We are currently engaged in a project to help evaluate processes and to identify & quantify areas where we can lessen our environmental impact.