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C12, a Paris-based startup founded in 2020, is developing a universal quantum computer. The company employs over 60 researchers and engineers and has raised over €25 million, including nearly €14 million from the France 2030 plan for its QARTIQ R&D program.

C12 focuses on creating stable qubits from isotopically pure carbon nanotubes, diverging from competitors using superconducting qubits. The startup collaborates with major companies like Air Liquide and Thales, and aims to integrate its quantum computers into data centers. C12's long-term vision includes applications in chemistry, physics, and artificial intelligence.