QuEra Launches New Ways to Access Quantum Computers

Insider Brief QuEra Computing supports new ways of accessing its quantum computers. QuEra’s devices are built on large-scale arrays of neutral atoms. Access includes on-premise access, premium access and via Amazon Braket. PRESS RELEASE — QuEra Computing, the leader in neutral-atom quantum computers, today announced it now supports new ways of accessing its quantum computers […]
Qubrid Joins NVIDIA Inception to Accelerate Hybrid Quantum-Classical Computing for AI

Insider Brief Qubrid announced joined NVIDIA Inception. The program supports companies innovating in artificial intelligence (AI), quantum computing, GPU computing and more. Critical Quote: “The program will enable us to work closely with NVIDIA and its customers, partners and investors. Specifically, the collaboration will accelerate our cuQuantum and CUDA Quantum initiatives, which are key pillars […]
University of Calgary Scientists Develop New Method for the Scalability of Quantum Optical Coherence Tomography

Scalable quantum optical coherence tomography (QOCT) has emerged as a groundbreaking research area at the University of Calgary, under the leadership of Dr. Shabir Barzanjeh and his research team based in the Department of Physics and Astronomy. This research, published in Physical Review Research, marks a significant milestone in the university’s journey as a world […]
Stocks Taking a Quantum Leap: Beaten Down Quantum Sector Appears to be Strengthening

Insider Brief Quantum startups that are trading publicly seem to be recovering from severe lows of 2022 and early 2023. IonQ and D-Wave both witnessed a dramatic surge in their prices recently. Better overall market conditions and strong earnings may explain some of the recovery. PRESS RELEASE — Pure-play quantum computing stocks seem to have […]
Q.ANT Partners with PlanQK to Advance Photonic Quantum Technology

Insider Brief Q.ANT announced it will be collaborating with PlanQK. The startups aim to strengthen the quantum computing community by leveraging Q.ANT’s expertise in photonic quantum technology. Combined, Q.ANT and PlanQK have extensive knowledge in photonic quantum computing and making in-house developed and manufactured quantum computer chips. PRESS RELEASE — Q.ANT, a startup emerging from […]
Boise State, University of Nevada Win Grants for Applying Quantum to Clean Tech

Insider Brief Boise State University and University of Nevada received grant funding for quantum computing-related clean energy technology projects. The grants came from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). Critical Quote: “America’s next big energy breakthrough can come from anywhere in the nation, and that’s why Federal R&D investments should reach and benefit all parts […]
Another Day, Another Room-Temperature Superconductor

Insider Brief A blockchain company reports that their patent application for a superconductor was approved. These systems would enable highly efficient and lossless electrical conductivity without the need for expensive and energy-consuming cooling systems. Room-temperature superconductors would certainly influence quantum computing. The room-temperature superconducting space has suddenly become white hot. Not a week after a […]
OQC and CogniFrame Partner to Let Experts and Non-Experts Test Drive Quantum

Insider Brief OQC and CogniFrame are working together on a way to allow people — regardless of skills and knowledge — to experiment with quantum. FirstQ will be the world’s first plug-and-play quantum application store accessed via desktop apps. This partnership will enable the creation and hosting of pre-curated hybrid and quantum-only use cases optimized […]
NYT: Balancing Protectionism and Cooperation Might Be Quantum’s Real Global Challenge

Insider Brief The New York Times reports the US and allies are faced with balancing quantum protectionism with quantum cooperation. Tougher US export controls for quantum technology might inadvertently stifle momentum. Much of the protectionism isn’t aimed at US allies, but at vital technology falling into the hands of the Chinese. In a rapidly evolving […]
French National Quantum Update: July 2023

Executive Summary Now moving into the second half of 2023, we expect the pace of quantum to quicken – both in terms of financial backing, as well as research efforts. July saw the first hint of that sprint for the French quantum ecosystem. To spotlight a few examples: Quobly, which was formerly named Siquance, earned […]