SemiQon’s Quantum Processor Testing Facilities at VTT MIKES Up and Running
Insider Brief SemiQon‘s measurement and testing facilities at the National Metrology Institute VTT MIKES are fully operational. SemiQon will be the first deep-tech company benefiting from one of the best metrological research infrastructures in the world. The setup include measurement of spin-qubit devices with a 5 Tesla magnetic field and at temperatures between 400mK. PRESS […]
Local Qubit Control Brings New Capabilities to QuEra’s Quantum Computer
Insider Brief QuEra Computing, the leader in neutral-atom quantum computers, announced it is adding local qubit control to its 256-qubit quantum computer – Aquila. This capability gives users a new degree of flexibility in programming qubits independently. The QuEra team said the enhanced capabilities represent an important next step on the company’s path to offering […]
Reuters: Atos in Talks to Sell Tech Foundations Operations
Insider Brief Reuters is reporting that Daniel Kretinsky is interested in purchasing Atos’s legacy operations. The deal is expected to be work 2 billion euros. The French government considers the cybersecurity and supercomputer arm of the company to be too strategic to be part of the sale. It’s too soon to determine the long-term effects […]
Guest Post: Mastering the Talent Hunt: Strategic Moves for Deep Tech Start-ups to Thrive in Innovation.
Guest Post By Mark M.J. Scott President of Northern Pixels Inc. The shortage of scientific and engineering talent, compared to the demand from the deep tech world, is hindering the progress of thousands of start-ups. This shortage negatively impacts product development, funding, and valuations. Fortunately, start-up founders can implement actionable strategies to gain a competitive […]
Update: Scientists Spot Mistake in Proposed PQC-Cracking Algorithm
Insider Brief Scientists have spotted a bug in a polynomial-time quantum algorithm developed to solve the Learning with Errors (LWE) problem. The bug renders the algorithm, which theoretically solved a critical post-quantum computing protection methods, inoperative. Yilei Chen, assistant professor at Tsinghua University Institute for Interdisciplinary Information Science (IIIS), reported Hongxun Wu and (independently) Thomas […]
NSF Awards $1 Million to CQE-led Coalition to Strengthen Quantum Tech in The Midwest
Insider Brief A Chicago Quantum Exchange-led coalition has been awarded a $1 million U.S. National Science Foundation Regional Innovation Engines (NSF Engines) Development Award. The project aims to deepen partnerships and strengthen workforce and economic development plans for Chicagoland’s growing quantum ecosystem. The award is part of the first-ever NSF Engines competition, a program established […]
Entrepreneur Tells Crowds Quantum is at a ‘Pivotal Moment’
Insider Brief Matt Cimaglia delivered two keynote speeches that addressed quantum technology’s effects on various industries. Cimaglia’s message is the quantum future is not on the horizon—it’s here, accessible and ready for investment. He is the founder of Quantum Coast Capital, a new venture capital firm, which is looking to invest in early to mid-stage […]
The Ambitious Journey of NCCR SPIN Towards Practical Quantum Computers
In a world where computational challenges are increasingly complex, the need for a revolutionary new computing paradigm has become paramount. This is the driving force behind NCCR SPIN, one of the six new National Centers of Competence in Research funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation with CHF 17 million for the initial phase from […]
Qunnect Team Generates, Distributes, Preserves Entangled Photons Over 34 Kilometers of GothamQ Network Fiber
Insider Brief Qunnect announced that GothamQ, its quantum network that uses existing commercial fiber optic cable, surpassed previous performance metrics. The network distributed polarization-based quantum entanglement while delivering exceptionally high rates of preservation and fidelity. The hardware instruments generated, distributed and preserved entangled photons over 34 kilometers of fiber within the GothamQ network. Image: Schematic […]
Quantum Magnetic Field Sensor to Control Prostheses, Exoskeletons and Avatars with Neural Signals
Insider Brief Q.Ant will introduce a new sensor that can measure electrical currents via their magnetic field enabling native and intuitive access to biosignals. The miniature sensor is suitable for everyday use, which means it could control prostheses or Web3 avatars via muscle signals. Q.ANT is a startup founded in 2018 as a spin-off of […]