Recognition
Winning challenges on hard problems
4colors algorithms earn recognition on demanding planning, loading and quantum problems. Competitions, a research grant and public contracts put them to the test.
Winner of an international quantum computing challenge and finalist in an industrial optimization challenge.
Proven where it matters
Competitions and public contracts test the algorithms inside our products on hard, real problems.
From production and transport planning to aircraft loading, space operations and very large networks, every result makes our software stronger.
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Milestones
May 2026
Highly Commended, Cambridge Independent Science and Technology Awards
Award. Recognized for our optimization software.
February 2026
UK Space Agency contract for sensor scheduling
Contract. Scheduling observations for the National Space Operations Centre.
February 2026
NQCC SparQ grant for aircraft cargo loading
Research grant. Aircraft cargo loading on quantum hardware, with Airbus and ORCA Computing.
December 2025
Airbus proof of concept for aerospace planning
Proof of concept. Production and logistics planning with Airbus.
October 2025
XPRIZE Quantum Applications semifinalist
Competition. One of 20 semifinalist teams.
December 2024
Winner, Airbus x BMW Quantum Computing Challenge
Competition. Winner of the Quantum-Powered Logistics track.
December 2023
Dstl contract for large-network algorithms
Contract. Algorithms for networks with millions of nodes, for the UK Ministry of Defence.
February 2023
Finalist, ROADEF/EURO Renault Challenge
Competition. Truck loading planned together with transport and delivery.
What the work has in common
Integrated optimization
Production, loading and transport planned together, not one at a time.
Hybrid methods
Strong classical search, with quantum routines tested where they can add value.
Real constraints
Weight, balance, timing and capacity rules taken from the operation itself.
See the results for yourself
Our product pages show measured results on public benchmarks, with the conditions beside every figure.
Work with the team behind these results
Bring us a planning, logistics or quantum problem.