Boost VC’s FOUNDER START Program Aims to Inspire Would-Be Deep Tech Entrepreneurs
Insider Brief Boost VC’s new program is aimed at nurturing a new wave of founders to create Deep Tech companies. FOUNDER START program will invest $50,000 in one team per month so they can start a new Deep Tech company. The program is designed to attract those who seek not just capital but a committed […]
Guest Post: The Unexaggerated Magic of Quantum – Part II
Exposing the emptiness of the h-word: how claims of hyperbole ring hollow; and how nobody, not even today’s experts, can possibly know the limits of Quantum. By Shai Phillips President, PSIRCH In a monthly segment in The Quantum Insider, PSIRCH’s President, Shai Phillips, will conduct a first-of-its-kind audit of broad industry-internal accusations of exaggeration in […]
Deciphering Quantum Enigmas: The Role of Nonlocal Boxes in Defining The Boundaries of Physical Feasibility
Insider Brief Researchers report that various quantum theory extensions are considered non-physical when tested against the principle of non-trivial communication complexity. The team uses an array of nonlocal boxes, which are theoretical devices used to illustrate certain aspects of quantum entanglement and nonlocality, to symbolize the theoretical extensions. Ultimately, the scientists say the research opens […]
PASQAL Announces New Chairman, Deputy CEO and Creates New Divisions in Response to Rapid Growth
Insider Brief PASQAL announced the appointment of Wasiq Bokhari as chairman of its board of directors, the promotion of Loïc Henriet to Deputy CEO and the creation of separate hardware and software divisions. The company is creating three new Divisions: Hardware, Software and Product. Bokhari has over 20 years of entrepreneurial, investment and corporate experience, serving […]
UK Testing Whether Quantum Can Be The Engine For More Efficient, Safer Rail Service
Insider Brief UK’s Department for Transportation are assessing how quantum technology can boost transportation safety and efficiency. Q-CTRL and Oxford Quantum Circuits are developing a quantum algorithm specifically designed to optimize train timetables more efficiently, The Telegraph reports. MoniRail is also testing the use of quantum sensors. In a quest to enhance the punctuality and […]
Five Reasons to Love Quantum Technology on Valentine’s Day
Insider Brief Quantum technology is revolutionizing our understanding and treatment of heart health. Quantum tech is being used everywhere from relying on photonics for advanced cardiovascular diagnostics to deploying quantum-enhanced machine learning algorithms for precise heart failure detection. The convergence of quantum computing with medical science is also opening new frontiers in healthcare. This Valentine’s […]
New Roadmap to Position Europe as The ‘Quantum Valley’ of The World
Insider Brief Quantum Flagship unveils new roadmap to position Europe as the world’s first ‘Quantum Valley’. The new strategy shows Europe is building an autonomous ecosystem for scientific and industrial applications in the quantum space. Strong themes in the roadmap include economic and technological sovereignty, with calls to strengthen the EU’s role as a global […]
TQI Exclusive: Shared Standards, International Partnerships and Interdisciplinary Research Are Vital For Quantum’s Future Direction
By John Devaney Quantum Standards Manager at the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) Mention standards and some entrepreneurs might think of governmental bodies debating the minutia of a technology while standing in the way of progress. But the opposite is true. Standards are essential to creating a fair marketplace where businesses know what they are offering […]
IQM Quantum Computers Announces New Co-CEO Structure
Insider Brief IQM Quantum Computers announced the implementation of a dual leadership structure, appointing two Co-CEOs. The company says the new structure will help it prepare for the next phase of growth. Dr. Jan Goetz will lead external relations and fundraising, while Dr. Mikko Välimäki will focus on enterprise commercial operations. PRESS RELEASE — IQM […]
White House Releases Updated List of Critical And Emerging Technologies — Includes Quantum
Insider Brief The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) released an updated list of critical and emerging technologies (CETs). These are technologies that are potentially significant to U.S. national security. The list outlines technologies that could chart new pathways in American innovation and strengthen the nation’s security. PRESS RELEASE — The White […]