Majorana Fermion Produced by Quantum Interference in a Nano-scale Circuit
Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE — Scientists have long known that electrons are indivisible fundamental particles. Yet surprising new research shows that a weird feature of quantum mechanics can be used to produce objects that behave like half of an electron. These ‘split-electrons’ might hold the key to unlocking the power of quantum computation. Recently published […]
Australia, India, Japan and U.S. Announce Continued Support for Quad Investors Network
Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE — The governments of Australia, India, Japan and the United States recently announced their continued support for the Quad Investors Network (QUIN) at the 2024 Quad Leaders Summit hosted in Wilmington, Delaware. We welcome private sector initiatives—including the Quad Investors Network (QUIN), which facilitates investments in strategic technologies, including clean energy, […]
New Study Reveals How Josephson Junctions Dissipate Energy, Offering Insights to Improve Superconducting Qubit Performance
Insider Brief: Energy radiates from Josephson junctions as photons, and for the first time, researchers have directly measured this radiation using a highly sensitive thermal detector known as a bolometer. This development sheds light on how superconducting qubits, the building blocks of quantum computers, lose energy—an issue that disrupts quantum information and compromises qubit performance. […]
EIC Accelerator 2024: Quantum Technology Start-Ups Secure Grants and Equity Funding for Innovative Solutions
Insider Brief: PRESS RELEASE — The first EIC Accelerator round of 2024 includes grants for quantum computing and quantum-enabling cryogenics, for companies such as Kiutra, QuiX Quantum and Welinq. The European Innovation Council (EIC) recently announced the selection of 68 companies to receive EIC Accelerator funding after the first evaluation round of 2024. The deep-tech […]
UNICC and Quantum Delta NL Partner to Leverage Quantum Technologies for Advancing UN Sustainable Development Goals
Insider Brief: PRESS RELEASE — The United Nations International Computing Centre (UNICC) and Quantum Delta NL are pleased to announce their partnership to jointly explore the transformative potential of quantum technologies for the United Nations system. The partnership was launched at the side event “Quantum for Good,” held during the Summit of the Future Action […]
Prime Minister Urges U.S. Tech Giants to Partner With India on Quantum Computing and AI
Insider Brief During his U.S. visit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi called on American tech leaders to deepen their collaborations with India, particularly in areas such as artificial intelligence (AI), quantum computing, and semiconductors, according to The Hindu. For quantum companies and research institutions in the U.S. and abroad, this is a strong signal that India […]
Physicists Unlock New Protocol for Energy Teleportation and Storage Using Quantum Computers
Insider Brief Scientists report they have taken a step forward in the manipulation of quantum energy, developing a method to teleport energy from what appears to be empty space and store it for later use. The team of Purdue University researchers said the technique might help power tomorrow’s quantum computers, adding that they tested this […]
A Race Against Time to Meet the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals Using Quantum Technology
As the clock ticks towards the 2030 deadline, the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals loom large as a challenge to global society. These 17 goals are intended to encompass everything from eradicating poverty and ensuring clean water access to mitigating climate change. The pressure to meet these targets is immense, but with only six years […]
“The Space of Potential Molecules is Gigantic” — Says Head of Computer-aided Drug Design at Johnson & Johnson
Insider Brief The Pasqal Thoughts 2024 event hosted a fascinating panel discussion on the transformative impact of quantum computing in the pharmaceutical industry. Herman van Vlijmen from Johnson & Johnson and Robert Marino of Qubit Pharma shared their thoughts into how quantum technology is poised to disrupt drug discovery and development. Van Vlijmen, head of […]
AOL’s Founder Predicted a Midwest Tech Hub: A Decade Later, Illinois’ Quantum Ecosystem is Fulfilling the Prophecy
The idea that a tech hub could rise in the Midwest once seemed improbable. For decades, Silicon Valley has long been synonymous with “epicenter of innovation.” However, predictions of a Midwest resurgence, made nearly a decade ago by AOL’s founder Steve Case—are beginning to take shape. Illinois is positioning itself as a quantum computing hub […]