Rigetti Computing Awarded Five-Year Contract with Air Force Research Lab for Quantum Foundry Services
Insider Brief Rigetti Computing was awarded a five-year contract with the Air Force Research Lab. The contract appoints Rigetti as a supplier of quantum foundry services for the lab’s researchers. The researchers will be able to leverage Rigetti’s fabrication and manufacturing capabilities to build customized quantum systems. PRESS RELEASE — Rigetti Computing, Inc. (Nasdaq: RGTI), […]
NYU, Qunnect Successfully Test 16 Kilometer Quantum Networking Link
Insider Brief NYU and Qunnect sent quantum information through standard telecom fiber in New York City. The team used Qunnect’s quantum-secure networking technology. Critical Quote: “This foundational achievement will pave the way for future expansion of an underground, high-capacity fiber optic network connecting NYU with New York City’s other institutions, including financial and banking centers […]
Quantum Machine Learning Solution Could Lead to Faster Routing in Disaster Situations
Insider Brief Terra Quantum and Honda Research Institute Europe collaborated on using hybrid quantum computing methods to improve mobility systems in challenging conditions. In disaster scenarios, a timely response is vital and significantly impacts public safety. The quantum computing solution the team developed can account for numerous real-time variables and shows competitive efficiency results compared […]
Attainment of Scalable Multipartite Entanglement Using Ultracold Atoms Trapped in an Optical Lattice
Insider Brief USTC scientists, in collaboration with teams from Tsinghua University and Fudan University, achieved significant progress in scalable multipartite entangled states in quantum research. They utilized ultra-cold atoms in optical lattices to create multi-atom entangled states, leading to a milestone in quantum science published in Physical Review Letters. The research team’s innovative techniques have […]
TNO joins European Collaboration to Develop Space-based Global Quantum Internet
Insider Brief Signal loss over fiber means that satellites are required to create the global quantum internet. TNO and the Institute of Communication and Computer Systems (ICCS), along with a consortium of other European partners, join forces for the “Leap in Advancing of critical Quantum key distribution-space components” project. The project’s goals are to advance […]
TQI Named Strategic Partner as TFD Launches The Quantum Collective to Elevate Communications For Quantum Companies
The Quantum Insider (TQI) is proud to serve as a strategic partner as TFD (Think Feel Do), a strategic communications consultancy, launches its Quantum Collective initiative, a dedicated arm of the business designed to cater to the unique needs of quantum technology companies. This development comes as TFD deepens its commitment to providing specialised support […]
ColibriTD Secures €1 Million in Seed Funding For Quantum-as-a-Service Development
Insider Brief ColibriTD, has successfully closed a seed funding round of €1 million. Earlybird Venture Capital‘s Earlybird-X fund led the round, which also included several angel investors. Funds will be directed towards advancing the development of a distinctive, hardware-agnostic quantum-as-a-service platform. French quantum-as-a-service startup, ColibriTD, has successfully closed a seed funding round of €1 million, […]
Quantum Computing Startup Nanofiber Quantum Technologies Secures $8.5 Million Funding
Insider Brief Nanofiber Quantum Technologies raised $8.5 million in its latest funding round. NanoQT developed a quantum processing unit (QPU) that employs neutral atoms and photons as qubits. Investors include: Phoenix Venture Partners, JAFCO Group Co Ltd, SPARX Group Co Ltd, Keio Innovation Initiative, Inc. and Waseda University Ventures. Image: NanoQT PRESS RELEASE — Nanofiber […]
SCALINQ and Qblox Partner To Provide Integrated Packaging And Control Solutions
Insider Brief SCALINQ and Qblox announced that they will parner, combining SCALINQ’s cryogenic hardware with Qblox’s modular control electronics. SCALINQ is a Swedish research-based spin-off from Chalmers University of Technology and Qblox is a Dutch spin-off from Qutech and the Di Carlo lab. Qblox’s control electronics tightly integrate with LINQER to provide a plug-and-research solution […]
D-Wave Demonstrates State-of-the-Art Coherence Results with Fluxonium Qubits
Insider Brief D-Wave researchers announced progress in its development of high coherence qubits. The team reported its fluxonium qubits have demonstrated quantum properties that are comparable to the best seen to date in scientific literature. These findings suggest the fluxonium qubits may be a viable candidate for D-Wave’s gate model quantum computer. PRESS RELEASE — […]