QuintessenceLabs

Australian | Canberra, ACT, Australia

About QuintessenceLabs

QuintessenceLabs (QLabs) is a quantum cybersecurity company founded in 2008 as a spin-out from the Australian National University. The company produces high-speed quantum random number generators, encryption key and policy management products, and has developed a quantum key distribution system for securing communications. QLabs received an AUD 3.26 million Defence Innovation Hub grant to build a free-space QKD prototype for the Australian Defence Department.

The company also operates offices in San Jose, California.

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Verified March 2026

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