Guest Post: The Global Quantum Race is Here — And Politicians Must Keep Up
By Dave Robertson MP, Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Quantum Technologies We are in the middle of a global quantum race. From Washington to Beijing, Tokyo to Paris, Berlin to Canberra, governments are pouring tens of billions into quantum technologies, each betting that the nations which master quantum computing, sensing and communications first […]
Why World Quantum Day Matters: Inside the Push to Make Quantum Technology a Public Conversation
Insider Brief World Quantum Day lands on April 14 for a reason that also, if you look closely, acts as a physics lesson. The date gives a nod to the first three digits of the Planck constant—4.14 × 10⁻¹⁵ electron volts-seconds — a fundamental value that underpins quantum mechanics. What began as a grassroots effort […]
Next-Generation Atomic Clock Successfully Tested at Sea
Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE — Adelaide University researchers have successfully tested a new type of portable atomic clock at sea for the first time, using technology that could help power the next generation of navigation, communications and scientific systems. The research team, from the Institute for Photonics and Advanced Sensing (IPAS), developed the highly precise device and […]
Quantum Computing vs Classical Computing – What’s the Real Difference
Insider Brief The comparison between quantum and classical computing has generated significant confusion in both technical communities and popular media. Headlines frequently frame the relationship as competitive: quantum computers as faster, more powerful successors destined to replace classical machines. Technology demonstrations are described as quantum computers “beating” classical supercomputers, suggesting a straightforward performance contest. This […]
IonQ and University of Maryland Expand QLab Collaboration to Advance Quantum Networking and Research
Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE — IonQ (NYSE: IONQ), the leading quantum company, and the University of Maryland (UMD) today announced a multi-year expansion of their partnership through the National Quantum Laboratory (QLab), extending their joint efforts in quantum computing, quantum networking, and workforce development. This latest agreement, totaling $7.5 million and supported by funding from […]
Australian Quantum Sensing Company Deteqt Closes $5 Million AUD Seed Round
Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE — Deteqt, an Australian deep tech company building one of the world’s most compact quantum magnetic sensors, has closed a $5M AUD seed round led by Main Sequence, with participation from ATP Fund, BOKA Capital, Beaten Zone Venture Partners, Uniseed, and the University of Sydney. The funding will be used to […]
Bloq Selected for Funding Under India’s National Quantum Mission to Accelerate Enterprise Quantum Adoption
Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE — Bloq, a leading quantum technology startup, today announced it has been selected to receive funding under the Government of India’s prestigious National Quantum Mission (NQM). Through its four thematic hubs, the NQM has selected a total of nine promising startups for funding. Among this group, Bloq is the only startup […]
BMO Announces Partnership with Quantum Industry Canada and Chicago Quantum Exchange
Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE — BMO today announced new partnerships with Quantum Industry Canada (QIC) and the Chicago Quantum Exchange (CQE), strengthening the bank’s engagement with leading quantum research, industry and policy organizations. The partnerships build on BMO’s April 9 announcement of the BMO Institute for Applied Artificial Intelligence & Quantum, a new Centre of Excellence focused on the responsible application […]
Making Light Spin With a Gold Nanorod
Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE — Controlling photon spin, or the handedness of light, is useful for storing and transmitting information. However, generating circularly polarized light typically requires complex or chiral structures. Researchers from the Tokyo University of Science show that hitting a gold nanorod slightly off-center with an electron beam causes the light around it […]
QAI Ventures and QCentroid Partner to Put Quantum Computing to Work for Industry
Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE — QAI Ventures and QCentroid have formed a strategic partnership to make quantum computing tangible, accessible, and actionable for industry. By combining QAI Ventures’ global ecosystem with QCentroid’s enterprise quantum platform, the two organisations are giving industry leaders the tools, expertise, and infrastructure to move from quantum curiosity to quantum results. […]