Qubitrium, a deep-tech venture founded by Dr. Kadir Durak, a faculty member in our Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, has sent its quantum communication hardware into space. The mission marks an important step toward in-orbit validation of compact quantum hardware designed to operate under Low Earth Orbit (LEO) conditions, with potential implications for the future of secure quantum communication infrastructure.

Qubitrium’s cutting-edge work in quantum cryptography, communications, and sensing demonstrates how advanced scientific research can move beyond the laboratory through entrepreneurship, evolving into high-value technologies with the potential to reach space.

The achievement stands as another compelling example of how research developed at Özyeğin University translates into innovative solutions with global impact.