James Ashforth-Pook

CEO & Co-founder

Quinas Technology Limited (ULTRARAM)

Lancaster, United Kingdom

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Revolutionary - Ultra-efficient Quantum Powered Compound Semiconductor Universal Memory for Future Compute & AI

My organisation

UltraRAM is a transformative storage technology, emerging from advanced research conducted at Lancaster University’s Physics department, with important contributions from the University of Warwick’s Physics Department. Founded as a UK-based spin-out, UltraRAM has already gained substantial recognition for its potential to redefine the memory storage landscape. Our team’s groundbreaking findings were published in Advanced Electronic Materials, where they detailed a scalable approach to manufacturing UltraRAM, signaling a major breakthrough for next-gen memory technology. UltraRAM uniquely combines the advantages of both storage and working memory. Unlike traditional solutions, UltraRAM brings together the non-volatility of storage memory, like flash—able to retain data without power—with the rapid speed, low energy consumption, and long-term endurance of working memory, such as DRAM. This innovative fusion allows UltraRAM to deliver fast and reliable data access while retaining information over time, making it highly suitable for applications in mobile technology, computing, AI, and IoT. At QuInAs, we are focused on optimizing the fabrication process, refining material quality, and scaling our technology to meet industry demands. Our dedicated research and engineering teams are actively improving performance and production capabilities, ensuring that UltraRAM can be adopted across diverse sectors. As we approach market readiness, UltraRAM holds the promise of setting a new benchmark in sustainable, high-performance memory solutions. We are committed to pushing the boundaries of semiconductor technology, offering a memory storage solution that is not only powerful and durable but also energy-efficient—paving the way for the future of electronic memory. We believe UltraRAM can be a vital component in addressing today’s demand for data-centric solutions and achieving more robust, reliable, and versatile memory technology that scales for next-gen innovation.
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About me

I am the co-founder and CEO of Quinas Technology, a deep-tech semiconductor start-up developing ULTRARAM™, a breakthrough non-volatile memory technology designed for AI, edge compute, and neuromorphic systems.

My background sits at the intersection of compound semiconductors, memory devices, and commercialisation, with roots in university spin-out research and a strong focus on translating advanced physics into scalable, industrial technology. I work closely with leading academic and industrial partners across the UK, Taiwan, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Europe, and the US.

I am particularly interested in connecting with strategic partners, investors, foundries, and system designers who are looking beyond conventional memory architectures and want to enable the next generation of energy-efficient, secure, and intelligent hardware.

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Skills

  • #SemiconductorMemory #NeuromorphicHW #IIIV

Interests

  • #AIHardware #EdgeAI #Investors #Foundries

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  • Product

    ULTRARAM

    UltraRAM: high-speed, non-volatile memory for classical and quantum computing, optimized for low-temp cryostat operation & energy efficiency

    • INDUSTRIAL | Others
    • GENERIC | Quantum Computing
    • GENERIC | Enabling technology
    • INDUSTRIAL | Chip scale quantum
    Author

    James Ashforth-Pook

    CEO & Co-founder at Quinas Technology Limited (ULTRARAM)

    Lancaster, United Kingdom