Southampton physicist joins space tech fellowship programme with quantum innovation

Dr Andrei Dragomir from the University of Southampton will accelerate the commercialisation of a new cold atom quantum technology as part of the Seraphim Sprint Camp Fellowship Programme.

The Research Fellow, part of Physics and Astronomy's Quantum, Light and Matter Group, has developed a plug-and-play device that will enable the miniaturisation of most quantum technology-based systems.

Space Camp is the UK's first dedicated accelerator programme for start-ups in the SpaceTech industry. Through its 10-week Fellowship Programme, Andrei and his Aquark Technologies business will access strategic advice, mentoring and training on preparing for market.

"This is a pivotal time for my company as I'm focused on transforming my ideas from academic research to a business environment," Andrei says. "My primary objectives at this point are to target and secure seed funding and to leverage engagement with some of the major players in the space sector to gauge the potential fit for my product in the current marketplace."

Andrei is supported on Space Camp by the national SPRINT (SPace Research and Innovation Network for Technology) business support programme, in which the University is a network partner.

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