Warpeed | Quantum Materials Design for Aerospace Propulsion

What We Do

Quantum computing consultancy specializing in materials optimization for aerospace propulsion. We deliver validated designs that aerospace companies can manufacture today.

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Quantum Materials Design

Core Service

Available Now • Validated Technology

Warpeed CubeSat in laboratory environment

Warpeed 2U CubeSat Platform
Compact quantum-optimized design for lightsail propulsion demonstrations

Custom quantum-optimized material designs for lightsails, CubeSat propulsion, and advanced aerospace applications. Each design validated on IBM Quantum hardware with full manufacturability analysis.

Lightsail material optimization (multi-layer metamaterials)
CubeSat propulsion system design
Optical coating optimization (1064nm, high reflectivity)
Thermal management system design
Manufacturability validation (85%+ success rate)
Complete technical specifications + BOM

Validation: IBM Torino (133 qubits) • NVIDIA A100 GPU clusters

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Target Customers

Go-to-Market Strategy

Customer Acquisition Plan

Aerospace companies, defense contractors, and research institutions needing advanced propulsion materials.

Tier 1: NASA, ESA (research grants, SBIR/STTR)
Tier 2: SpaceX, Blue Origin, Rocket Lab (CubeSat propulsion)
Tier 3: Northrop Grumman, Lockheed Martin (defense contracts)
Tier 4: University research labs (CalTech, MIT, Stanford)
Acquisition: Direct outreach + conference presentations
Sales Cycle: 3-6 months (pilot projects)

First Target: NASA SBIR Phase I grant ($150K, 6 months)

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Revenue Model

Consulting + IP Licensing

Realistic Near-term Projections

Project-based consulting fees with optional IP licensing for manufacturing partners.

Pilot Projects: $25K-$50K (2-3 months, proof of concept)
Full Designs: $100K-$250K (6-12 months, production-ready)
IP Licensing: 2-5% royalty on manufactured units
Year 1 Target: 3-5 projects = $150K-$250K revenue
Year 2 Target: 10-15 projects = $1M-$2M revenue
Gross Margins: 70-80% (software/consulting model)

Path to First Dollar: NASA SBIR application (Q1 2026)

Customer Acquisition Strategy

Multi-tier approach targeting government grants, aerospace companies, and research institutions. Focus on validated technical capabilities to win initial projects.

Tier 1: Government Grants (0-6 months)

First Target: NASA SBIR

Target: NASA SBIR Phase I ($150K, 6 months)
Application Topic: Advanced Propulsion Materials
Timing: Q1 2026 application deadline
Win Probability: 15-20% (500+ applications, 75-100 awards)
Competitive Edge: IBM Torino validation, 85.87% manufacturability
Backup: ESA Open Space Innovation Platform
Revenue: $150K (non-dilutive funding)

Tier 2: CubeSat Companies (6-12 months)

Pilot Projects

Targets: Rocket Lab, Planet Labs, NanoAvionics
Offering: Lightsail propulsion module design ($25K-$50K)
Outreach: SmallSat Conference 2026 (Logan, UT)
Sales Cycle: 3-4 months (POC → contract)
Value Prop: 10× better mass/thrust ratio vs chemical
Target: 2-3 pilot projects in Year 1
Revenue: $50K-$150K

Tier 3: Research Institutions (12-24 months)

Academic Partnerships

Targets: CalTech, MIT AeroAstro, Stanford
Offering: Collaborative research + co-authored papers
Outreach: AIAA Propulsion & Energy Forum
Value: Peer-reviewed validation + credibility
Business Model: Joint grant applications (NASA, NSF)
Timeline: 6-12 months to first collaboration
Revenue: Indirect (credibility → contracts)

Marketing & Outreach

Technical Credibility Building

3 Technical Papers ready for arXiv/journal submission
Present at SmallSat Conference 2026
Present at AIAA Propulsion & Energy Forum
LinkedIn outreach to aerospace materials engineers
Direct email campaign (50 targeted contacts)
Website showcasing validated results (warpeed.space)

📄 View Scientific Publications →

Realistic Revenue Projections

Conservative Estimates

Year 1 (2026): $150K-$250K (NASA SBIR + 2 pilots)
Year 2 (2027): $500K-$1M (SBIR Phase II + 5-8 projects)
Year 3 (2028): $1M-$3M (10-15 projects, repeat customers)
Gross Margins: 70-80% (consulting business)
Break-even: Year 2 with $500K seed funding
Profitability: Year 3 at 40% net margins

Key Metrics to Track

Success Indicators

Outreach: 50 direct contacts in Q1 2026
Response Rate: 20% (10 qualified conversations)
Pipeline: 5 active opportunities by Q2 2026
Close Rate: 40% (2 projects closed in Year 1)
Customer Acquisition Cost: <$5K per customer
LTV/CAC Ratio: >10:1 (high-margin consulting)

24-Month Roadmap

Realistic near-term milestones focused on building credibility, winning first customers, and establishing revenue-generating consulting business.

Q1 2026 (Now)

Phase 1: Foundation & Outreach

Status: Pre-seed (bootstrapped with $20K)

Key Milestones:

Submit NASA SBIR Phase I application ($150K target)
Publish technical paper on arXiv (quantum-optimized lightsails)
Launch website with validated results (warpeed.space)
Direct outreach to 50 aerospace contacts
Register for SmallSat Conference 2026

Team: Solo founder seeking technical co-founder

Q2-Q3 2026

Phase 2: First Customers

Funding Goal: $500K seed round

Key Milestones:

Win first pilot project ($25K-$50K)
Present at SmallSat Conference (technical credibility)
NASA SBIR Phase I decision (Q2 2026)
Hire technical co-founder (materials science or aerospace)
5 active opportunities in pipeline

Revenue Target: $50K-$100K from pilot projects

Q4 2026 - Q2 2027

Phase 3: Traction & Scale

Funding: Seed round closed, NASA SBIR Phase I active

Key Milestones:

Complete NASA SBIR Phase I ($150K)
Win 3-5 commercial projects ($100K-$250K each)
Submit peer-reviewed paper (JPC or AIAA journal)
Apply for NASA SBIR Phase II ($1M, 24 months)
Team: 2-3 employees (co-founder + engineer)

Revenue Target: $250K-$500K (Year 1 total)

Q3 2027 - Q4 2027

Phase 4: Repeat Business & Expansion

Funding: Series A consideration ($2M-$3M)

Key Milestones:

Repeat customers (3-5 companies)
NASA SBIR Phase II active ($1M over 24 months)
10-15 total projects completed
Academic partnership established (CalTech, MIT, or Stanford)
Team: 5-7 employees

Revenue Target: $500K-$1M (Year 2 total)

2028+

Phase 5: Market Leadership

Vision: Leading quantum materials consultancy for aerospace

Potential Paths:

Path A: Profitable consulting ($1M-$3M annual revenue)
Path B: SaaS platform for quantum materials design
Path C: Manufacturing arm (build lightsails, not just design)
Path D: Acquisition by aerospace prime contractor
Long-term Vision: Contribute to first interstellar mission (as supplier/partner)

Decision Point: Q4 2027 based on market traction

Team & Hiring

Solo technical founder with validated results. Seeking co-founder and early team members to scale quantum materials consultancy.

Heinz Jungbluth Ganoza

Founder & CEO

Quantum computing researcher with validated results on IBM Torino (133 qubits). Led optimization testing 512,000 GPU configurations and 8,557 quantum scenarios. Background in startup operations and business development.

Seeking Co-Founder

CTO or VP Engineering

Ideal Profile: PhD/MS in Materials Science, Aerospace Engineering, or Physics. Experience with optical metamaterials, thin-film coatings, or propulsion systems. Background at NASA, SpaceX, aerospace prime, or leading university lab.

Why Join Now

Early Team Opportunity

• Validated Technology: IBM Torino quantum validation complete
• Clear Market: $250M+ addressable opportunity in CubeSat propulsion
• Early Equity: Significant ownership for co-founder
• Mission: Build technology for first interstellar mission

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Who's Building This

Led by quantum computing researcher with validated technical results on IBM's 133-qubit hardware

Heinz Jungbluth Ganoza

Founder & CEO

Quantum computing researcher focused on advanced materials for space propulsion. Led optimization and validation on IBM Torino (133-qubit quantum processor), testing 8,557 fabrication scenarios with 512,000 GPU configurations.

512K

GPU Configs Tested

8,557

Quantum Scenarios

85.87%

Manufacturability

100%

Success Rate

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Interactive Demos & Animations

Explore SPECTRIX mission through interactive 3D visualizations and animations

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Deployment Sequence

Interactive Animation

Watch the complete deployment from launch to laser acceleration. Interactive controls let you step through each phase: solar panels → lightsail → laser propulsion.

5-phase timeline visualization
Real-time velocity counter (0 → 0.15c)
Manual & auto-play controls
Laser beam animation

Launch Animation →

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Mission Trajectory

SVG Animated Diagram

Follow SPECTRIX's journey from Earth to the Oort Cloud. Animated path showing planetary flybys with real mission timings.

36 hours to Pluto (highlighted)
138 days to Oort Cloud
Animated CubeSat along path
Real-time speed display

View Trajectory →

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3D Lightsail Viewer

Canvas 3D Rendering

Interactive 3D visualization of the 100 m² lightsail with CubeSat. Rotate, zoom, and watch 200 laser photons hitting the sail in real-time.

Real-time 3D rendering
200 animated photon particles
Interactive camera controls
Live statistics panel

Open 3D Viewer →

Complete Animation Suite

All animations are built with vanilla JavaScript/CSS - no external dependencies. Lightweight (<25KB each), GPU-accelerated, and mobile-responsive.

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Quantum-Optimized Materials Design
for Aerospace Propulsion

What We Do

Quantum Materials Design

Target Customers

Revenue Model

Customer Acquisition Strategy

Tier 1: Government Grants (0-6 months)

Tier 2: CubeSat Companies (6-12 months)

Tier 3: Research Institutions (12-24 months)

Marketing & Outreach

Realistic Revenue Projections

Key Metrics to Track

24-Month Roadmap

Phase 1: Foundation & Outreach

Phase 2: First Customers

Phase 3: Traction & Scale

Phase 4: Repeat Business & Expansion

Phase 5: Market Leadership

Team & Hiring

Who's Building This

Heinz Jungbluth Ganoza

Get Involved

Contact Information

Interactive Demos & Animations

Deployment Sequence

Mission Trajectory

3D Lightsail Viewer

Complete Animation Suite

Quantum-Optimized Materials Designfor Aerospace Propulsion

What We Do

Quantum Materials Design

Target Customers

Revenue Model

Customer Acquisition Strategy

Tier 1: Government Grants (0-6 months)

Tier 2: CubeSat Companies (6-12 months)

Tier 3: Research Institutions (12-24 months)

Marketing & Outreach

Realistic Revenue Projections

Key Metrics to Track

24-Month Roadmap

Phase 1: Foundation & Outreach

Phase 2: First Customers

Phase 3: Traction & Scale

Phase 4: Repeat Business & Expansion

Phase 5: Market Leadership

Team & Hiring

Who's Building This

Heinz Jungbluth Ganoza

Get Involved

Contact Information

Interactive Demos & Animations

Deployment Sequence

Mission Trajectory

3D Lightsail Viewer

Complete Animation Suite

Quantum-Optimized Materials Design
for Aerospace Propulsion