Pakistan to Host National Quantum Computing Hackathon at NCP
Insider Brief Pakistan will host its first Quantum Computing Hackathon from February 6 to February 8 at the National Centre for Physics (NCP), marking the country’s inaugural national event focused on quantum computing, UrduPoint reported. The three-day hackathon is expected to bring together young researchers and innovators from across Pakistan to develop quantum-based solutions aligned […]
Quantum Motion Opens European Office in Spain
Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE — Quantum Motion today announced the opening of its offices in Spain, establishing a permanent base for quantum system development, integration and deployment in the European Union. The new site, which is located in the newly inaugurated nanoGUNE Quantum Tower, supports Quantum Motion’s scale-up of silicon-based quantum computing systems and strengthens the […]
WVU and University of Chicago’s Physicists Discover How Electron Interactions Shape Materials Important for Quantum Computing
Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE — Researchers at WVU and the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering have discovered that by adjusting the ratio of elements in a recently discovered material called “iron telluride selenide,” they can switch “exotic” quantum states on and off in materials that are critical for building quantum computers. Iron […]
Quantum Industry Canada Joins the 2026 Year of Quantum Security (YQS2026) Initiative
Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE — Quantum Industry Canada (QIC), the national industry-led consortium uniting Canada’s quantum sector, today announced its participation in the 2026 Year of Quantum Security (YQS2026), a global initiative focused on accelerating readiness for the security implications of the quantum era. As quantum technologies move toward broader deployment, quantum readiness is becoming […]
After $655 Million Exit, Silo AI Founder Leads Quantum Startup Launch
Insider Brief After a $655 million exit, the founder of a leading European AI company is launching a new startup to help businesses prepare for the possible arrival of quantum computing. Peter Sarlin, founder of Silo AI, has joined forces with figures from Europe’s quantum sector to launch Qutwo, a company focused on software that […]
Vexlum Secures EUR 10M to Expand Semiconductor Laser Manufacturing
Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE — Vexlum, a manufacturer of advanced semiconductor lasers for high-impact applications, has announced it has secured EUR 10 million in funding to scale its proprietary semiconductor chip manufacturing and laser technology operations in Finland. The round consists of EUR 6 million in equity investment led by Kvanted, with participation from Finnish state-owned Tesi (Finnish […]
Scott Aaronson Joins StarkWare as Scientific Advisor
Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE — StarkWare, a leader in zero-knowledge proof technology and scalable blockchain infrastructure, today announced that Prof. Scott Aaronson, one of the world’s foremost computer scientists, has joined the company’s Scientific Advisory Board. Aaronson is internationally recognised for his foundational contributions to quantum complexity theory, computational complexity classes, and the philosophical implications […]
NASA Awards Grant to Montana State For Quantum Space Communications
Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE — A new $750,000 EPSCoR grant from NASA will help researchers at Montana State University work to limit the impact of atmospheric turbulence in quantum laser communications links between ground stations and space terminals. The project, titled “Programmable Photonics for Quantum Space Networks,” is funded through September 2028. The project builds […]
Scientists Capture a Glimpse Into The Quantum Vacuum
Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE — Scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory have uncovered experimental evidence that particles of matter emerging from energetic subatomic smashups retain a key feature of virtual particles that exist only fleetingly in the quantum vacuum. The finding offers a new way to explore how the vacuum […]
Welinq Launches Commercial Entangled Photon Pair Source
Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE — Welinq, a leader in quantum networking technology, today announced the commercial launch of its high-performance, rack-mounted Entangled Photon Pair Source. The company has also sold and delivered its first unit to a leading European institution. This milestone marks a pivotal step forward in the development of quantum infrastructure, providing businesses […]