IonQ Achieves 29 Algorithmic Qubits on Barium Platform
Insider Brief IonQ announced it has achieved 29 algorithmic qubits on a barium platform for the first time. The scientists at IonQ say it is a key milestone on the company’s roadmap to commercial quantum advantage. Critical Quote: “Today’s news demonstrates how barium qubits are already on parity with some of our own leading quantum […]
Qubits Ventures to Host Inaugural $100,000 Quantum Startup Pitch Competition at Q2B 2023 Silicon Valley
Insider Brief Qubits Ventures will host the latest funding opportunity for quantum startups. The inaugural $100,000 Quantum Startup Pitch Competition is now open for applications with the opportunity to present at the Q2B 2023 Silicon Valley conference on Dec. 6, 2023. Critical Quote: “I am excited to provide this funding opportunity for early-stage quantum companies […]
Quantum-Communication Testbed to Deploy Across 3 Cities in Quebec, Over $10-Million Invested
Insider Brief Numana announces the launch of a multi-purpose testbed for quantum-safe communications in Quebec. The project aims to to provide the necessary infrastructure to test emerging quantum-communications technologies and become a future nationwide quantum communication network cornerstone. The first node of the testbed which is now live in the city of Sherbrooke. PRESS RELEASE […]
Kvantify, King’s College London Collaborate on Using Quantum Computers for Neuroscience Drug Discovery
Insider Brief King’s College London and Kvantify announced a strategic partnership. The teams will explore novel methods to integrate classical and quantum computing tools in drug discovery for neurological conditions. As part of the initiative, three Kvantify experts will assume visiting positions at the Department of Chemistry at King’s College London. PRESS RELEASE — King’s […]
IonQ Announces Co-Founder Chris Monroe to Leave The Company
Insider Brief IonQ announced that Dr. Chris Monroe will be leaving the company. Monroe served as the firm’s co-founder and chief science officer. He will be returning to his academic, research and policy pursuits. PRESS RELEASE — IonQ (NYSE: IONQ), an industry leader in quantum computing, announced that Dr. Chris Monroe, Chief Science Officer, will […]
First Quandela Quantum Computer Delivered And Installed in OVHcloud Datacenter
Insider Brief Quandela delivered its first quantum computer, MosaiQ, to one of OVHcloud datacenters. OVHcloud becomes the first European cloud services provider to own a quantum system based on photonic processors. Three additional machines are currently in production at Quandela factory. PRESS RELEASE — Quandela, the European leader in photonic quantum computing, has delivered its […]
Quantum Startup Atom Computing First to Exceed 1,000 Qubits
Insider Brief Atom Computing‘s next-generation quantum computing platform will feature a 1,225-site atomic array and populated with 1,180 qubits. This is the first time a company has crossed the 1,000-qubit threshold for a universal gate-based system, according to the company. Company executives say that this atomic array approach is scaling rapidly and gaining ground on […]
Deloitte’s Quantum Climate Challenge: Bridging Quantum Computing and Climate Solutions
Insider Brief Deloitte’s Quantum Climate Challenge’s dual role helps tackle climate-related challenges while developing quantum ecosystems. This year, the challenge winner EcoQult used quantum computing to explore new approaches to carbon dioxide capture. In addition to a 5000€ prize, EcoQult gained access to technology from IBM, Quantistry and AWS. Image: Winning EcoQult team: chemical engineer […]
QuEra Computing Projects Awarded DARPA IMPAQT Contracts to Advance Quantum Algorithms for Neutral-Atom Quantum Computers
Insider Brief QuEra received two grants from Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA). Five of the company’s partners also received DARPA IMPAQT grants for their projects conducted on QuEra neutral atom-based quantum computers. The DARPA IMPAQT program funds novel applications and algorithms that can use practical quantum platforms. PRESS RELEASE — QuEra Computing, the leader […]
Quantum Computing Protocol Avoids Targeting Individual Atoms in an Array
Insider Brief Francesco Cesa and Hannes Pichler from the University of Innsbruck have developed a new protocol for quantum computation that does not require targeting individual atoms in atomic arrays. In this protocol, each qubit is a string of atoms, termed a “wire”, wherein “interface atoms” between two sections of wire store information during each […]