Tuskegee University Team Receives 2023 $100,000 IBM-SPIE HBCU Faculty Accelerator Award in Quantum Optics And Photonics
Insider Brief Researchers and educators at Tuskegee University are this year’s recipient of the IBM-SPIE HBCU Faculty Accelerator. The $100,000 annual award, presented jointly by SPIE and the IBM-HBCU Quantum Center, supports and promotes research and education in quantum optics and photonics. Image: The team at Tuskegee University (left to right): Dimitar Dimitrov, Fan Wu, […]
Qubitekk-Powered EPB Quantum Network Adds Qunnect as First Customer For Quantum Collaboration
Insider Brief EPB Quantum Network, powered by Qubitekk, announced that it will host Qunnect, for a series of on-site collaborative validation runs. The collaboration will gauge the interoperability of key quantum technologies across a quantum network. Officials billed the collaboration as the first time two commercial quantum networking companies have operated their hardware to jointly support […]
Japan’s Third Superconducting Quantum Computer Installed at Osaka University
Insider Brief A consortium announced Japan’s third superconducting quantum computer was installed at Osaka University. Partners will provide users in Japan access to the newly developed computer via the cloud. The research team sourced more domestically manufactured components for this device compared to other installations. PRESS RELEASE — A consortium of joint research partners announced […]
EuroHPC JU Puts Out Call to Host New Quantum Computers
Insider Brief The European High Performance Computing Joint Undertaking is looking for hosting sites for its new EuroHPC quantum computers. The EuroHPC JU will but at least two quantum computers in 2024, totaling 20 million Euros. The quantum computer infrastructure will support the development of a wide range of applications. PRESS RELEASE — The European […]
Zapata AI Researchers Show How Quantum Circuits Can Improve Classical Generative AI
Insider Brief Zapata AI researchers demonstrates how quantum circuits can extend and complement the capabilities of classical generative AI. The researchers published their findings in the Nature Communications. The work builds on Zapata AI’s growing portfolio of quantum techniques for generative AI. PRESS RELEASE — Zapata Computing, Inc. the Industrial Generative AI company, announced that […]
German Flagship Project PlanQK Sets New Course Towards Economic Use For Quantum
Insider Brief The PlanQK research project concluded its four-year research project. The platform and ecosystem connects researchers, quantum developing organizations and end-users, with a focus on making quantum computing accessible for organizations. The project was led by Anaqor AG together with University of Stuttgart and funded by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate […]
Unlocking a Safer Tomorrow with Bharat NCAP: A Quantum Leap for Automotive Safety
Insider Brief According to quantum technology company BosonQ Psi, India has a high rate of road fatalities, with chaotic traffic conditions and poor adherence to traffic rules and this context has led to the introduction of Bharat NCAP, a voluntary safety standard like its global counterpart, to improve vehicle safety standards and reduce road fatalities […]
Alice & Bob Takes Another Step Toward Releasing Error-Corrected Logical Qubit
Insider Brief Alice & Bob announced the tape out of a new chip expected to improve error rates with every qubit added. “Tape out” is an industry term for the final step in a chip design process. Company officials say this is a prototype for its first error-corrected, logical qubit. Image: Alice & Bob Helium […]
German Quantum Software Company Kipu Quantum Announces €10.5 Million Seed Round
Insider Brief Kipu Quantum announced it has raised seed round funding totaling 10.5 million EUR. The German quantum software company develops compressed algorithms needed for operating high-performing quantum computers. The round was led by HV Capital and DTCF. PRESS RELEASE — Kipu Quantum, a German quantum software company, today announced it has raised seed round funding […]
APSO, Quantum-South’s Air Cargo Optimization Tool, Now Accessible on IATA’s Open API Hub
Insider Brief Quantum-South, specializing in quantum optimization for the air cargo industry, has launched its Automatic Package Selection and Ordering (APSO) on the International Air Transportation Association’s (IATA) Open API Hub. APSO, a quantum-inspired SaaS tool, helps optimize package selection and ordering within Unit Load Devices (ULDs) for airlines, cargo handlers, and warehouse operators, aiming […]