Groove Quantum has secured a substantial €16 million in funding to drive the development of its germanium-based quantum processors, with the goal of scaling up its spin-qubit technology1. This investment has enabled the company to debut an 18-qubit semiconductor spin-qubit processor, which is currently the largest of its kind. The processor's size and complexity demonstrate significant advancements in the field of quantum computing. As a spin-out from the Delft University of Technology, Groove Quantum's breakthroughs have the potential to impact the broader quantum computing industry. The company's focus on germanium-based processors may offer advantages in terms of scalability and stability. This development matters to practitioners because it highlights the rapid progress being made in quantum computing hardware, which could soon enable more powerful and efficient quantum systems.