SEALSQ Leads $10 Million PIPE Investment in WISeSat.Space
Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE — SEALSQ Corp (NASDAQ: LAES) (“SEALSQ” or “Company”), a company that focuses on developing and selling Semiconductors, PKI, and Post-Quantum technology hardware and software products, today announced that it led a $10 million private investment in public equity (PIPE) in WISeSat.Space Holdings Corp. (Nasdaq: SAIQ) (“WISeSat.Space”), a space technology company. The investment […]
FAU Receives $200,000 NIST Award for Quantum Cybersecurity Workforce
Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE — As quantum computing advances, it is creating new cybersecurity challenges that will require a workforce trained to protect critical systems and infrastructure. Yet few workforce development programs provide hands-on training that integrates quantum computing, cybersecurity and critical infrastructure. Florida Atlantic University’s College of Engineering and Computer Science, in collaboration with […]
Pasqal Leads €50 Million Q-PLANET Project for Neutral-Atom Quantum Technology
Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE — Pasqal (NASDAQ: PSQL), a global leader in neutral-atom quantum computing, is coordinating the implementation of Q-PLANET (Quantum Pilot Line for production of Advanced chips for Neutral atom European Technologies), co-funded by the EU Chips Joint Undertaking (Chips JU) and National/Regional authorities. Backed by €50 million over three years, the consortium […]
Infleqtion, Honeywell and UCSB Develop Chip-Scale Optical Cavity
Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE — Infleqtion (NYSE: INFQ), a global leader in quantum computing and quantum sensing powered by neutral atom technology, in collaboration with Honeywell Aerospace and Distinguished Professor Daniel J. Blumenthal of UC Santa Barbara (UCSB), announced development of a new integrated optical “cavity” that helps shrink quantum sensors down to handheld size. […]
KIST Connects Four Korean Quantum Startups With U.S. Partners
Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE — Following Quantum World Congress (QWC) 2026 in Maryland, four Korean quantum startups have expanded their U.S. market engagement through the Global Bridge Program, spanning Wisconsin and Chicago. Spearheaded by the Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST), the initiative connected the participating startups directly with accelerators, researchers, commercialization hubs and […]
India’s Startup Policy Forum Launches DeepVerse, Lists Quantum as a Priority
Insider Brief India’s Startup Policy Forum launched a center to give deep-technology companies, including quantum startups, a sustained role in shaping national policy, according to a news release. The industry alliance said its Centre for DeepTech Innovation, called DeepVerse, will bring together investors, founders, government representatives, technology companies and academics to address barriers facing businesses […]
QuantumGate and NEC GCC Partner on Post-Quantum Security in the UAE
Insider Brief QuantumGate, a quantum-safe cybersecurity firm based in Abu Dhabi and a subsidiary of VentureOne, has entered a strategic collaboration with NEC Corporation’s GCC branch, the companies announced. The partnership is focused on accelerating the rollout of post-quantum security, sovereign cybersecurity, and cyber resilience solutions for organizations operating in critical infrastructure and telecommunications across […]
Xanadu and GlobalFoundries Partner on Photonic Quantum Manufacturing
Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE — Xanadu Quantum Technologies Limited (“Xanadu“; NASDAQ/TSX: XNDU), a leading photonic quantum computing company, today announced a strategic multi-year partnership with GlobalFoundries (GF), a leading semiconductor manufacturer, to address the high-volume production required for utility-scale quantum computing. This partnership combines Xanadu’s existing expertise in ultra-low loss photonic design and process development […]
PQShield Appoints New Commercial and Sovereign Security Leaders
Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE — PQShield, a global leader in post-quantum cryptography (PQC), is strengthening its leadership team with two major hires, as demand for quantum-safe security accelerates across governments, critical infrastructure and major technology providers. Hal Conklin, joins as Chief Commercial Officer bringing more than 30 years of experience turning emerging technologies into scalable […]
VTT Appoints Jani Kivioja to Lead Quantum Technologies Research
Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE — “Finland already has strong scientific expertise in quantum technologies. What is still needed is determined R&D, piloting and innovation to accelerate commercialisation,” says Jani Kivioja, who has been appointed Vice President of VTT’s Quantum Technologies research area from 1 November 2026. Kivioja brings experience in both quantum technology research and […]