Qinara

The inspiration for Qinara began during a competition called Space Intelligence, where the team was tasked with predicting deforestation in Bolivia using satellite imagery. Whilw most classical models struggled alone, the team found that by adding qauntum technologies to the mix, accuracy jumped from 37% to 94%. This key moment revealed the power of quantum computing but also exposed its limitations of being  expensive, unstable, and not yet scalable. 

Qinara’ s CEO, Swapnil Deshmukh, explains: 

Quantum computing holds immense promise, and AI is transforming every sector, but both come with severe limitations. Quantum systems are still immature, and AI workloads are becoming unsustainable due to rising compute and energy demands.

This leaves many companies stuck between outdated classical tools and the promise of quantum solutions that aren’t yet practical. As Swapnil puts it: 

The problem we’re solving is how to bring the future of computation into the present in a way that actually works for industry.

The Space Intelligence competition raised an important question for the future Qinara team. Rather than choosing between classical and quantum computing, why not combine them? By leveraging the efficiency of classical systems with the precision of quantum models, a hybrid approach could unlock new possibilities. 

This idea became the foundation of Qinara. A hybrid quantum-classical software platform designed to make cutting-edge computation practical and scalable for real-world use. 

Qinara’ s leading product, Qronos, optimises quantum circuits and neural networks, enabling AI workloads to run more efficiently at a lower cost. Additional solutions, including Q-PRISM for quantum-enhanced cybersecurity and Qure for early cancer detection, further showcase the potential of this hybrid model across sectors. 

Qinara credits the Venture Builder Incubator (VBI) as instrumental in transforming the company from a research-driven idea into a market-ready business. 

VBI provided strategic guidance, with entrepreneurs-in-residence helping sharpen the company’s vision and focus on real-world outcomes. Qinara also highlights the impact of pitch refinement workshops, which helped them simplify the company’s complex technical ideas into a clear story for investors. 

The programme offered hands-on support across critical areas such as legal, intellectual property, finance, and commercial strategy. All key skills and resources that were deemed essential for a team of technical founders such as Qinara. 

As Qinara reflects: 

These expert interventions helped bridge the business gap and gave us the confidence to speak with investors, advisors, and future partners on equal footing.

For Qinara, the VBI experience was about more than just building technology - it was about building a business that’s ready for scale. 

Qinara’s next chapter is focused on commercialisation, protection, and scale. 

The team is preparing to file its first set of patents to secure the core architecture behind its hybrid quantum-classical systems. This intellectual property will form the foundation for future licensing and long-term defensibility. 

On the business side, the focus is on moving from prototyping to early customer acquisition - building partnerships, converting pilots into paid engagements, and launching commercial offerings through cloud and API platforms. 

Qinara is also preparing for its first investment round to support team growth, infrastructure expansion, and go-to-market acceleration. 

Swapnil summarises: 

Our next chapter is about establishing Qinara as the trusted bridge between classical and quantum computing—and building a product ecosystem that brings quantum power into practical, everyday use.