Dr. Dominique A. Heger
Co-Founder, Chief Scientist
Creator of the optimization libraries behind RouteIQ. Quantum mechanics, quantum computing, AI/ML, robotics, and performance modeling.
Company
A research result, becoming a company.
QuGradient is the commercial spin-off of QuMatrix — taking fifteen years of quantum-optimization research and building a quantum-optimized logistics software company around its most market-ready domain.
About
Prove it on the data, then sell it.
QuGradient exists because one part of QuMatrix's research was ready to leave the lab. Routing, scheduling and dispatch are problems with clear baselines, measurable outcomes, mature algorithm libraries, and buyers who feel the cost every day. Our mission is narrow: cut logistics cost with quantum-inspired optimization that proves itself against your current solver.
2011
QuMatrix established; project-based R&D across quantum, AI, HPC, robotics, and optimization.
15 years
Of applied optimization research — the algorithm libraries and benchmarks behind RouteIQ.
2026
QuGradient spun out to commercialize the quantum-optimized logistics work.
How we operate
Benchmark before we sellThe number comes from your data, not a slide.
Hybrid by designQuantum-inspired where it wins, classical where it's better.
Honest about maturityBeta is beta; preliminary stays labeled preliminary.
Productize reusable knowledgeOne result becomes a library for the next customer.
Backed by real scienceThe QuMatrix research base, not marketing.
Earn trust through proofIf we can't defend a claim, we don't print it.
Team
The science behind the product.
Dr. Alain Biem
Co-Founder, COO and AI Strategy
Former Chief AI Scientist at S&P Global and CAIO at New York Life. 30+ years at IBM Watson Research, Columbia adjunct, 50+ papers and multiple patents.
Dr. Matias Bilkis
Quantum ML Research
Leads quantum-AI research and the optimization algorithms that power the IQ product family.
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Dr. James Ogunleye
Senior Advisor
Director of AIM London (Centre for Innovation and Enterprise) and co-director of the KIE/DHT Innovation & Big Data Analytics Lab.
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Eur. Ing. Dr. Deryn Graham
Senior Advisor
30+ years across industry, commerce, and academia in decision modeling, consulting, and education.
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Dr. Appolo Tankeh
Senior Advisor
30+ years in hardware modeling, AI/ML, HPC, quantum computing, finance, and economics.