Diffraqtion, an MIT and University of Maryland spinout, raised $4.2 million in pre-seed funding to commercialize a quantum camera.

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Diffraqtion, an MIT and University of Maryland spinout, secured $4.2 million in pre-seed funding to commercialize quantum camera technology for satellite and telescope constellations. The quantum imaging system delivers up to 20× higher resolution and 1,000× faster processing than conventional optical systems, enabling lower-cost platforms for space domain awareness, defense, and Earth observation. The company recently won first place at SLUSH 100 (adding $1.1M), received a $1.5M DARPA SBIR contract, and is participating in the U.S. Space Force Apollo Accelerator, with on-sky and space-based demonstrations planned for early 2026.

Diffraqtion Raises $4.2 Million to Build Quantum Camera-Enabled Satellite and Telescope Constellations