‘History Won’t Forgive Us’ if We Fall Behind on Quantum Computing, Say Blair And Hague
Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE — ‘History won’t forgive us’ if the UK fumbles the chance to lead in the quantum computing race, Tony Blair and Lord Hague argue in a new report published today by the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change. A New National Purpose: A UK Quantum Strategy for Sovereignty and Scale, urges action […]
Physicists Find Quantum Oscillations Deep Within an Insulator
Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE — As someone who studies materials, Lu Li knows people want to hear about the exciting new applications and technologies his discoveries could enable. Sometimes, though, what he finds is just too weird or extreme to have any immediate use. Working with an international team of researchers, Li has made one of those […]
U.S. Expands Quantum and AI Partnerships with Japan and Korea
Insider Brief The White House has announced two new Technology Prosperity Deals with Japan and South Korea, expanding the United States’ alliances in quantum computing, artificial intelligence (AI) and other critical technologies. The agreements, signed during President Trump’s trip to Asia, are billed as a major step in aligning scientific and industrial strategies among three […]
Chinese Report Neutral-Atom Quantum Computer Enters Commercial Use
Insider Brief China’s first atomic quantum computer has entered commercial use, signaling a milestone in the country’s effort to achieve technological self-reliance in quantum information science. The system, called “Hanyuan No. 1,” has received more than 40 million yuan – or $5.6 million (US) – in orders, including delivery to a subsidiary of China Mobile […]
NISQ to FASQ — Quantum Computing Still Faces a Climb From Promise to Practicality
Insider Brief With a constant stream of announcements about research advances from the world’s universities and quantum companies, there is little doubt that quantum computing is rapidly surmounting obstacles once thought intractable. Quantum computing has entered a period of visible progress, but a new study published in the pre-print server arXiv warns that the road […]
Round Three of The Quantum Internet Application Challenge Kicks Off
Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE — The Quantum Internet Alliance (QIA) has officially opened registration for the third edition of the Quantum Internet Application Challenge, an open call for innovators, students and researchers to propose and prototype novel applications for the emerging quantum internet. Now in its third round, the challenge allows participants to be part of […]
Quantum, AI And The 2035 Innovation State — A Deep Dive Into China’s Five-Year, Deep Tech Vision
Insider Brief China’s latest five-year plan positions quantum information as a central pillar of a broader deep tech ecosystem designed to secure the country’s technological and economic independence. The Outline of the 14th Five-Year Plan and Vision 2035, released by the State Council and published by the Fujian Provincial Government, sets out a roadmap that […]
French National Quantum Update: October 2025
Executive Summary France’s quantum ecosystem seemed energized in October 2025 and that energy surged across entire community from policy to business to education. A few examples of this surge included ETSI, which established a new Technical Committee on Quantum Technologies to standardize secure quantum communications and networks across Europe. Quandela delivered Lucy, a 12-qubit photonic […]
P33 And The National Quantum Algorithm Center Unveil Grand Challenges Program
Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE — P33 and the National Quantum Algorithm Center (NQAC) today announced the launch of the Grand Challenges program, an initiative to support postdoctoral researchers developing industry-relevant quantum applications in Illinois. Beginning with two $125,000 awards, the program will foster collaboration among universities, national laboratories, and industry partners, giving postdoctoral researchers the […]
Nanoacademic And Kothar Computing Partner to Create Quantum EDA Software Suite
Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE — Nanoacademic Technologies, a renowned provider of digital simulation & modeling tools for quantum technologies, and Kothar Computing, a next generation scientific computing toolmaker that transforms how problems are modeled, solved, and documented, today announced a landmark partnership. Together, they are building the world’s first Quantum Electronic Design Automation (EDA) software […]