NSW Bolsters Quantum Ecosystem With $7 Million Commercialization Fund
Insider Brief NSW government announced a new $7 million Quantum Computing Commercialisation Fund Fund would support companies with quantum computing hardware or software within Technology Readiness Level 3 – 7. Critical Quote: “Our 20-Year R&D Roadmap recently identified our world class quantum ecosystem as an area of competitive advantage, and we want to help our […]
QTCAD: The World’s First Commercial Finite-element Modeling Software for Spin Qubits
In May 2022, the Montreal-based software company Nanoacademic Technologies Inc. released its spin-qubit modeling tool QTCAD to the quantum academic community. After a few years of development, Nanoacademic’s expertise in quantum transport simulations, large-scale atomistic software development, and computational quantum physics crystallized into an advanced simulation tool addressing the specific needs of quantum hardware designers. […]
Heat Flash Detection Can Pave Way For More Stable Quantum Computers
Insider Brief Quantum scientists found a new way to measure heat dissipation in superconducting quantum circuits – crucial building blocks for quantum technologies. The discovery represents a step forward for experimental quantum thermodynamics. The research team included scientists from at Aalto University, the Universitét Grenoble Alpes and University of Konstanz. PRESS RELEASE — An international […]
Megaport and Qrypt Demonstrate Global Quantum Secure Data Transmissions
Insider Brief Qrypt and Megaport transmitted data using quantum-secure methods powered by quantum key generation technology. Using Megaport’s industry-leading Network as a Service (NaaS) platform, file-sharing applications were launched across several global data centers. While quantum computers are not robust enough to easily decrypt messages, experts do worry that hackers could capture data now and […]
Canada Launches National Quantum Strategy, Commits $360 Million to Project
Insider Brief François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announced the launch of Canada’s National Quantum Strategy, which includes an investment of $360 million committed in Budget 2021. Canada’s National Quantum Strategy will shape the future of quantum technologies in Canada and help create thousands of jobs. Critical Quote: “Quantum technologies will shape the course of the future […]
Diraq, UNSW Researchers Say Spin Control Method Brings Billion-Qubit Quantum Chips Closer
Insider Brief UNSW Sydney researchers say they’ve taken another step toward large-scale quantum computers. The research focuses on precisely controlling single electrons nestled in quantum dots that run logic gates. Critical Quote: “This is a new way to manipulate qubits, and it’s less bulky to build – you don’t need to fabricate cobalt micro-magnets or […]
Xanadu and Korea Institute of Science and Technology Partner Quantum Computing Use Cases for Industry
Insider Brief Xanadu and Korea Institute of Science and Technology are partnering to investigate industrial uses for quantum computers. Xanadu is a leader in photonic quantum computing and Korea Institute of Science and Technology is South Korea’s multidisciplinary national research institute. Critical Quote: “This partnership expands our reach and is another big step forward for both […]
UK Defence Partnership Looks To Quantum Computing to Make Better, Faster Decisions
Insider Brief UK’s Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) and its partners have identified opportunities for a new approach to using quantum computing to support human decision making. The solutions are rooted in a hybrid of classical and quantum computing techniques transferred from their experts in the financial sector and applied to defence-related challenges. Critical […]
TQI Exclusive: Anyon Systems Takes a Full-Stack, Hardware-Efficient and Vertically Integrated Approach to Pave The Way Toward Practical Quantum Computing
You might not have heard about Anyon Systems – yet – but the Canadian-based full-stack hardware quantum computing company is considered an elder member in the quantum industry and its pioneering team has been working quietly and deliberately on building – and importantly – delivering QCs to customers for years. Anyon Systems, has a deep, […]
State of Australia Quantum Computing [2023]
History of Quantum Computing Efforts in Australia Australia has a strong historical pedigree in the quantum technology sector. As a vanguard in research and development, the country is an exemplar of how research efforts and commercial enterprises can help develop an industry. According to our Quantum Intelligence Platform, there are over many universities directly involved […]