Mesa Quantum Technologies is First Recipient of State Quantum Grant
Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE — The New Mexico Economic Development Department, through its Office of Strategy, Science & Technology, has awarded $100,000 in competitive non-dilutive grant funding to Mesa Quantum Systems, Inc. in the inaugural round of the Quantum Technologies Award Pilot Program. Launched in December 2024, the program is a competitive, state-funded grant awarding […]
Equal1 Announces Successful Validation of CMOS Process
Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE — Equal1, a global leader in silicon-powered quantum computing, has announced a major milestone in quantum computing: the successful validation of a commercial CMOS process. This achievement marks a critical advancement toward realising scalable, silicon-based quantum technologies for spin qubits within the framework of standard semiconductor manufacturing. Major technological breakthrough in […]
Europeans Back Quantum Tech to Tackle Big Challenges, New Survey Shows
Insider Brief A survey suggests that most adults in France and Germany not only show a growing awareness of quantum technology, but also express increasing confidence that the technology could help solve some of society’s biggest challenges, from healthcare and climate change to energy and cybersecurity. Released earlier this week on World Quantum Day (April […]
Researchers Use Quantum Computers to Ease Traffic Jams
Insider Brief A new study suggests quantum computers may one day be given the green light to fix one of the most persistent headaches in city life: traffic congestion. In a paper posted to the pre-print server arXiv, scientists from the University of Melbourne and Ford Motor Company demonstrated that a hybrid quantum-classical algorithm can […]
QuantX Labs Prepares First Orbital Launch of Optical Frequency Comb for Space-Based Precision Timing
Insider Brief: PRESS RELEASE — QuantX Labs, a world-leader in precision timing and quantum sensor technologies, is gearing up for a major milestone in Australian space technology, as it prepares to launch its leading-edge technology into space. In concert with French space logistics company Exotrail, QuantX will launch a key component of its atomic clock […]
HRL Laboratories and Boeing Achieve Key Milestone in Quantum Entanglement Swapping Satellite Mission
Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE — HRL Laboratories and Boeing have completed construction and technical validation on a quantum communication subassembly for Boeing’s Q4S satellite mission – a first-of-its-kind effort to demonstrate four-photon quantum entanglement swapping in space. This powerful capability is essential to enabling future secure communications and distributed quantum networks. With this milestone, HRL […]
Entrust Announces Unified Cryptographic Security Platform
Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE — Entrust, the global leader in identity-centric security solutions, today announced the Entrust Cryptographic Security Platform, the industry’s first unified, end-to-end cryptographic security management solution for keys, secrets, and certificates. Cyberattacks on data security and identity systems are exploding in scale and sophistication. Traditional approaches to securing data and identities aren’t […]
NASA to Launch First Space-Based Quantum Gravity Sensor to Map Earth’s Hidden Shifts
Insider Brief: NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, in partnership with small businesses and academic collaborators, is preparing to launch the first space-based quantum gravity gradiometer. The Quantum Gravity Gradiometer Pathfinder (QGGPf), supported by NASA’s Earth Science Technology Office, will test a suite of quantum sensing technologies for mapping Earth’s gravity field from orbit. According to a […]
IonQ and Intellian Partner to Explore Quantum Networking for Secure Satellite Communications
Insider Brief: PRESS RELEASE — IonQ (NYSE: IONQ), a leader in the quantum computing and networking industries, announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Intellian Technologies, Inc., a leading global provider of satellite communication antennas and ground gateway solutions, to explore how secure quantum networking can transform satellite communications. This memorandum […]
Quminex Secures Pre-Seed Investment From QV Studio, Quantacet and Quantonation
Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE — Quminex, an early-stage Canadian tech startup is revolutionizing mineral exploration through cutting-edge, data-driven technologies that enhance resource security and accelerate the discovery of critical mineral deposits. By harnessing the power of artificial intelligence and quantum computing, Quminex transforms complex datasets into actionable insights, enabling smarter decision-making while reducing risk and […]