IQM Quantum Computers Expands Operations to Poland And Inks MoU With Gdańsk University of Technology
Insider Brief IQM Quantum Computers (IQM) is expanding its global operations into Warsaw Poland becomes IQM’s next European office with a strategic focus on the Eastern European market. IQM and Gdańsk University of Technology will develop joint research project. PRESS RELEASE — IQM Quantum Computers (IQM), a global leader in building quantum computers, is expanding […]
Ilana Wisby Steps Down as Oxford Quantum Circuits CEO
Insider Brief Ilana Wisby announced in a LinkedIn post that she left Oxford Quantum Circuits. Wisby has served as the company’s chief executive since the company spun out of Oxford University. She was also an important advocate for accessibility and inclusivity in the quantum industry. One of the pioneers of the quantum computing industry — and […]
Spin to Win — Spin-Boson Discovery Could Lead to Better Quantum Device Performance
Insider Brief Spins in real devices also interact with light and vibrations known as bosons, greatly complicating calculations. Researchers demonstrate a way to describe spin-boson systems and use this to efficiently configure quantum devices in a desired state. The scientists say that while these results are encouraging, there’s more work to do. Image: A spin […]
Zurich Instruments Names New CEO For The Next Leap Forward
Insider Brief Zurich Instruments officially announces the appointment of Andrea Orzati as its new Chief Executive Officer. Orzati succeeds Sadik Hafizovic, the company founder. The new CEO started his career at u-blox, held strategic and executive roles at Sensirion, and served TEQABLE as a board member. PRESS RELEASE — Zurich Instruments, a leader in quantum technology […]
What Teaching Thousands in Quantum Taught One Rising STEM Leader
Sanskriti Deva, an Indian-American quantum engineer and passionate STEM educator, has an extraordinary story to share. Having taught over 10,000 people about the fascinating realm of quantum computing — from elementary schoolers to industry professionals — her journey has yielded profound lessons that transcend scientific boundaries. For Deva, who at 17 became “one of the youngest elected officials and […]
Quantum Circuits Inc. Quietly Raises $26.5 Million
Insider Brief Quantum Circuits Inc. raised a $26.5 million extended Series B. The round was backed by Sequoia Capital Partners, one of Silicon Valley’s top venture capital firms, among others. Additional funds will likely be used to expand the Quantum Circuits team and provide additional space in New Haven. Quantum Circuits Inc. raised a $26.5 […]
QAI Ventures Selects Startups For The Accelerator Program’s Second Cohort
Insider Brief QAI Ventures announced the selection of its second cohort of startups for the QAI Ventures Accelerator program. Startups include Commutator Studios (Germany), Munich Quantum Instruments (Germany), QCentroid (Spain), QPerfect (France), Quantized Technology (Canada), Scenario X (Switzerland), and ZuriQ (Switzerland). QAI Ventures is a Quantum-focused VC Fund and Startup Accelerator with offices in Arlesheim, […]
Researchers’ Study Suggests That, Once Upon a Time, There Was No Entanglement
Insider Brief Researchers suggest that entanglement might not have existed at the earliest moment of the universe. The paper was written by Jim Al-Khalili, of the University of Surrey and Eddy Keming Chen, University of California, San Diego. Other implications could be — I will add in as understated way as possible — affirm the […]
Cybersecurity Leaders Unite to Develop Large-Scale Quantum Security Solutions
Insider Brief Industry leaders are joining forces to develop robust solutions to preserve data security and privacy in the quantum era. The Hyperform consortium unites several leading players in cybersecurity and post-quantum: IDEMIA Secure Transactions, CryptoNext, Atempo, Prim’X, Synacktiv, CEA Leti, INRIA and ANSSI. The consortium is funded by the French government investment plan France […]
Q*Bird Raises €2.5 million to Accelerate Growth of Its ‘Falqon®’ Quantum Security Technology
Insider Brief Q*Bird’s quantum cryptography provides enhanced security against today’s cyber threats and prepares customers for future attacks from quantum computers Round co-led by QDNL Participations and Cottonwood Technology Fund, with participation from InnovationQuarter Q*Bird will use the funding to scale its commercial partnerships, which already include the likes of Port of Rotterdam and Eurofiber […]