Hubei Zhongke Guoguang Quantum Technology Co (Hubei Guoguang) has signed an investment cooperation agreement with Wuhan's Optics Valley of China (OVC) to invest approximately 100 million yuan ($14.98 million) to establish an R&D headquarters in the zone, aiming to build a central China quantum industry complex.

Hubei Guoguang collaborates with OVC to build a central China quantum industry complex. [Photo/WeChat account of Optics Valley of China]

The company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Beijing Zhongke Guoguang Quantum Technology Co (GGQUANTA),  the country's first full-stack photonic integrated quantum chip solutions provider, with products spanning quantum communication, quantum precision measurement, quantum computing, and single-photon radar.

Hubei Guoguang was established in OVC in February 2026 to focus on researching, producing, marketing, and demonstrating quantum chip-related products.

When asked why OVC was chosen, a representative from GGQUANTA noted that OVC offers a comprehensive chain in chip design, compound semiconductors, optical devices, and packaging testing, providing an excellent R&D environment. The company plans to scale up operations and integrate further into the local industrial chain.

Quantum technology is a pioneering industry for Hubei province's future, with Wuhan serving as a key node in the national quantum communication network. To seize this opportunity, Hubei has established a 2 billion yuan provincial investment fund to support the sector.