Airbus Développement is an internal initiative within the Airbus Group designed to support the creation and growth of innovative startups, particularly those with strong potential to generate local employment.

Its mission is to foster job creation across regions, support technological innovation, encourage collaboration between startups and Airbus, and provide both financial backing and technical support to early-stage companies.

Among hundreds of companies reviewed, Qolumbus has been recognized as an early-stage startup developing a strategic technology with strong potential for job creation in the Île-de-France region. Airbus has also expressed interest in the potential applications of Qolumbus’ quantum chips in materials chemistry and defense.