Researchers Demonstrate Record Suppression of Quantum Logical Errors
Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE — Quantum Elements, a quantum software start-up based in Los Angeles, today announced the publication of research in Nature Communications demonstrating the highest fidelity of entangled, logical qubits on a superconducting quantum computer ever achieved with a new error detection and suppression approach. In the peer-reviewed paper, Demonstration of high-fidelity entangled logical qubits using […]
Leaked Draft Reportedly Shows Quantum Among Technologies Removed From EU Industrial Policy Plan
Insider Brief Europe’s proposed industrial policy aimed at reducing dependence on China has dropped quantum computing, artificial intelligence and semiconductors from its list of strategic technologies eligible for preferential support, according to the South China Morning Post (SCMP). The change marks a significant shift in Brussels’ industrial strategy, narrowing the scope of a plan that […]
Kasra Nowrouzi Appointed CTO of QuNorth
Insider Brief Kasra Nowrouzi has joined QuNorth as chief technology officer as the company prepares to deploy and operate its Level 2 quantum computer in Copenhagen, according to source. He holds a PhD in Applied Physics and has expertise in full-stack quantum computing architecture. Kasra’s main expertise lie in designing, integrating, and operating complete quantum […]
Purdue Names Michael Manfra Chief Quantum Officer
Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE — Purdue University announced Tuesday (March 3) that quantum computing expert Michael Manfra has been appointed chief quantum officer, effective Jan. 1, 2026. He is currently director of the Purdue Quantum Science and Engineering Institute (PQSEI). In this newly established joint role, Manfra — the Bill and Dee O’Brien Distinguished Professor […]
Keyfactor Releases Suite of Updates to Ensure an Evolving PKI and Certificate Lifecycle
Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE — Keyfactor, a leader in digital trust for modern enterprises, today announced new capabilities designed to help organizations respond to shrinking certificate lifespans, mounting regulatory pressures, and the accelerating need for post-quantum readiness. As TLS certificate validity periods continue to contract and global compliance mandates evolve, digital trust has shifted from […]
BII Backs Quantum Chip Diagnostic Startup Diasense With Additional €1.3 Million Investment
Insider Brief The BioInnovation Institute (BII) in Copenhagen has provided Danish startup Diasense with an additional €1.3 million in follow-on financing to expand development of its quantum-based diagnostic technology for semiconductor manufacturing, according to a LinkedIn post. The investment brings BII’s total support for the company to €1.9 million. Diasense, founded in Copenhagen in 2024, […]
Securing AI Inference: The Overlooked Security Frontier in 2026
Insider Brief: Most of the public conversation around AI still centers on training, be it bigger models, better performance, more compute. But in enterprise environments, the real exposure often begins after the model is built. During a recent webinar hosted by The Quantum Insider in partnership with 01Quantum, leaders from financial services, cybersecurity, and consulting […]
Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park Announces On-Ramp Sites
Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE — Today, the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park (IQMP), a first-of-its-kind park built for quantum technology scale-up and advanced microelectronics research and development, announced that mHUB will host the IQMP’s On-Ramp program, with additional On-Ramp facilities provided at the UChicago Science Incubator at Hyde Park Labs and at the Discovery Partners […]
eMerge Americas 2026 Announces Emil Michael as Headline Speaker
Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE — eMerge Americas today announced that Emil Michael, Under Secretary of War for Research and Engineering at the Department of War, will headline the 12th annual eMerge Americas Conference + Expo, returning to the Miami Beach Convention Center from April 22–24, 2026. Michael’s keynote marks a defining moment for eMerge Americas’ national security vertical, as […]
Dutch Project Quper Results in New Leiden Cryogenics Mini-fridge, Controlled by OrangeQS Juice Operating System
Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE — An inverted tabletop dilution refrigerator, that can achieve millikelvin temperatures, has long been the holy grail for fast-turnaround quantum technology development. Especially useful for fast and affordable quantum chip testing. In 2023 Quantum Delta NL, an organization funded by the Dutch National Growth Fund, awarded funding to companies Leiden Cryogenics […]