4colors Research

4colors Research is an algorithmic R&D consultancy based in Cambridge, UK, founded in 2016 by CEO Marcin Kaminski (M.Sc. in quantum computing, Ph.D. in operations research). The company specializes in developing innovative solvers for complex mathematical optimization problems, blending classical optimization methods with quantum computing. 4colors Research won the Airbus-BMW Quantum Computing Challenge (2024) for Quantum-Powered Logistics, beating 420+ teams globally and was the sole UK finalist. In December 2025, Airbus selected 4colors for a proof of concept to benchmark their optimization framework against production planning and logistics scenarios. The company was also named an XPRIZE Quantum Competition semifinalist (top 20 from 130+ submissions, Google Quantum AI sponsored). 4colors Research believes 'the future is hybrid: combining classical and quantum optimization.'