Riverlane Joins the Quantum Energy Initiative
Insider Brief Riverlane is joining The Quantum Energy Initiative, a community that encourages research to make quantum technologies energy efficient. Quantum tech will only be truly successful if they have a smaller environmental footprint than classical alternatives. Riverlane is developing its core product with energy efficiency as a key design principle. PRESS RELEASE — Riverlane, […]
Quantinuum-Led Scientists Set up Resource-Saving State Preparation Protocols
Insider Brief A Quantinuum-led team of scientists have set up new protocols for state preparation — an important part of quantum computation. This new method significantly reduces the complexity and resources required for quantum state preparation. The team demonstrated the successful preparation of representative initial states with potential applications e.g. in quantum chemistry, physics and […]
Estonia’s Roadmap for Encryption in the Age of Quantum Computing
The emergence of powerful quantum computers poses an existential threat to today’s encryption systems. At the Future Cryptography Conference in Tallinn, Estonia, cryptography expert Jan Willemson provided insights into when and why we need to transition to post-quantum cryptography (PQC) to maintain data security. Willemson began by explaining the rationale for cryptography: “The state is […]
Diraq Achieves Record Accuracy For Quantum Computing Device Manufactured by Existing Semiconductor Infrastructure
Insider Brief Diraq announced a record control accuracy of 99.9% for a qubit manufactured by imec using industry-standard CMOS materials on a 300mm silicon wafer. The team said this reaches the level of precision required for powerful, full-scale, error-corrected quantum computer processors manufactured by existing silicon chip foundries. Diraq has designed chips that will be manufactured […]
Avoiding the Summer Slump: How Deep Tech Founders Can Stay Ahead of the Curve
Guest Post By Mark M.J. Scott President of Northern Pixels Inc. Many companies defer important decisions until after the summer, driven by the instinct to clear urgent tasks before taking time off. However, successful deep tech founders understand that delays during the summer can have cascading impacts on financing, development, and commercialization, potentially derailing milestones […]
Quantum Cybersecurity ‘Must Be Priority’ for Next Administration
Insider Brief MITRE is urging the next presidential administration to make quantum cybersecurity a main focus, according to NextGov reporting. The group says the 2024 election winner – whether it’s President Joe Biden or former President Donald Trump – will need to prioritize transitioning to new “post-quantum cryptography”. While quantum computers are still in development, […]
OTI Lumionics Selects Nord Quantique to Test New Quantum Computing Applications for Materials Science
Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE — OTI Lumionics, a leader in the development of production-ready advanced materials for consumer electronics, and Nord Quantique, a quantum computing company with the industry’s most advanced quantum error correction, today announce a new partnership. Specifically, the partners will be working on electronic structure calculations, vibronic spectra and ab initio molecular dynamics […]
Finalists Named for the Airbus-BMW Group Quantum Computing Challenge
Airbus and BMW have announced the 15 finalists for the Airbus-BMW Group Quantum Computing Challenge (ABQCC), marking a significant stride towards leveraging quantum technologies for industrial applications. These finalists, hailing from institutions and companies around the world, have been selected to advance to Phase II of the challenge, which will focus on implementing and demonstrating […]
Nu Quantum CEO: “The UK is Today a World Leader on Quantum”
No doubt, the UK is steadily making a name for itself as a global leader in the emerging field of quantum computing. Although the technology is still in its nascent stages, the UK’s strategic investments and focus on developing talent have positioned it as a leading player in the sector. Carmen Palacios-Berraquero, the founder and […]
IonQ And South Carolina Quantum Launch Faculty & Researcher Quantum Learning Series
Insider Brief IonQ announced the launch of its new Faculty & Researcher Learning Series in partnership with South Carolina Quantum (SCQ). The Learning Series, which will initially launch at Clemson University, is part of an agreement between IonQ and SCQ to accelerate the introduction of quantum technologies in academia and business across South Carolina. Members […]