Australia Unveils the World’s First Quantum Diamond Foundry

In a groundbreaking development, Quantum Brilliance (QB) has launched the world’s first commercial Quantum Diamond Foundry in Melbourne, designed to mass-produce quantum-grade synthetic diamonds — a major step toward bringing quantum technology from research labs into real-world applications.

These quantum-grade diamonds are ultra-pure synthetic crystals precisely engineered with atomic imperfections called nitrogen-vacancy (NV) centres, which can trap and manipulate electrons to store and process quantum information.

Supported by $31 million in public funding from the Allan and Albanese Labor Governments, the facility will produce diamonds capable of hosting room-temperature qubits — enabling advanced quantum computing and sensing systems without requiring expensive cryogenic cooling.

“We’re transforming quantum from an experiment into an industry,” said Dr. Marcus Doherty, Co-Founder and CTO of Quantum Brilliance.

The diamond-based qubits developed at the foundry can be integrated into compact, portable devices for applications such as GPS-independent navigation, neuromedical research, and renewable energy optimization, cementing Australia’s position as a leader in practical, scalable quantum innovation.