QbitSoft: Quantum Software and ‘Quantum as a Service’ for European Defence and Strategic Autonomy

Introduction: At the intersection of quantum computing and artificial intelligence, France’s QbitSoft is emerging as a pivotal force in Europe’s drive for technological sovereignty. This deep-tech venture specialises in cloud-based “Quantum as a Service” solutions that allow businesses – and potentially defence agencies – to solve complex optimisation and machine learning problems beyond the reach of classical computing .

Founded in 2022 as a subsidiary of the French tech group The Blockchain Group , QbitSoft has quickly gained recognition (including selection for the French Tech 2030 program) as a strategic innovator.

This analysis answers: How does QbitSoft's cloud-based 'Quantum as a Service' solve complex optimisation and machine-learning problems beyond classical computing? What is the maturity of this French Tech 2030 selectee's quantum software and its fit with European defence and sovereignty goals? How does its status as a subsidiary of The Blockchain Group shape partnerships and dual-use market strategy? What capability gaps, IP and dependencies shape QbitSoft's role at the intersection of quantum computing and AI?