KTH Research Paper Possible Step Forward In The Development of Integrated Chips: “Can Generate Light Particles On Demand Without The Need For Extreme Refrigeration”
Image by Gordon Johnson from Pixabay KTH Royal Institute of Technology In order to realize the potential for a quantum internet, scientists must first master the challenge of controlling light in order to transfer quantum information over fibre optic networks. And it’s difficult, but not impossible. Signs of a breakthrough have been reported this month by […]
Apply by May 21: New Duality Chicago Quantum Startup Accelerator
Interview with Melissa Byrn, Director of Innovation Programs at the Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the University of Chicago Q: So who put Duality together and what kind of people are you looking to target for startup founders? The University of Chicago’s Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation along with the Chicago Quantum […]
Quantum Trilogy: Designed To Stop The Ingenuity of Hackers
Image by Pete Linforth from Pixabay Worse Times Ahead The Yahoo data breaches uncovered in 2016 compromised the personal details of more than a billion users. It was a sign that ordinary people like ourselves — whether using social media platforms or harmless email — are under threat from cyber black hats. But it’s not only individuals who have to worry: […]
Quantum China Weekly – Volume 5 (2021/05/07-2021/05/13)
This week, China’s first photonic quantum computing startup TuringQ, announced the completion of an angel funding round of nearly 100 million RMB, which is the third highest funding record in the global photonic quantum computing field, after PsiQuantum and Xanadu. In the field of research, CSU has made progress in the study of topological properties […]
Intel and Qutech Researchers Make Advance Toward Clearing up Critical Quantum Bottleneck
A research team led by Intel and Qutech scientists demonstrated high-fidelity two-qubit control with a qubit control processor. The team, which reported their findings in a research paper published in Nature Machine Intelligence, used Horse Ridge, Intel’s cryogenic qubit control processor. They report that the results address a critical challenge in the scalability of quantum […]
TQD Exclusive: AWS’s Quantum Computing Team Ready to Help Customers Navigate Quantum’s ‘Great Adventure’
Amazon didn’t become a trillion-dollar giant by ignoring customers. The company is obsessed with its customers. That customer-centric philosophy extends from the top ranks of Amazon leadership, through the company’s Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud computing platform, down to the quantum world that is being explored by AWS’s Amazon Quantum Solutions Lab, according to two of […]
Quantum SPAC in Space: Arqit Limited to Raise $400 Million Through SPAC Deal
Photo by NASA on Unsplash UK-based Arqit Limited (“Arqit”), a leader in quantum encryption technology, will become the second quantum startup to become publicly listed via a special purpose acquisition company, following an agreement with Centricus Acquisition Corp, according to a company statement. The deal is expected to raise $400 million and implies a ~$1.4 […]
16 Quantum Computing Software Companies Developing Algorithms
It is generally regarded that 1981 was the year quantum computing first appeared to the world. The Nobel Laureate Richard Feynman, a quantum visionary, had given a seminal speech at the First Conference on the Physics of Computation, organized in collaboration with MIT and IBM. Since then we witnessed numerous quantum software companies trying to […]
Swiss-based Qnami Closes 4 Million CHF — $4.4 Million U.S. — Series A Funding Round
Qnami announced today the closing of a 4.0M CHF (4.4M USD) Series A financing round led by Venture Capital funds Runa Capital and SIT Capital, further supported by Seed Round investors Quantonation, Verve Ventures, Zürcher Kantonalbank and the High-Tech Gründerfonds, according to a company statement. The funds will support extension of Qnami’s patented quantum microscope […]
ColdQuanta’s Latest $20 Million in Funding Brings Total to $74 Million — Series B Fund Raise Continues
ColdQuanta, the leader in Cold Atom Quantum Technology, today announced it has secured $20 million in funding from existing investors, according to a company statement. Those current investors include Foundry Group, Global Frontier Quantum Opportunity Fund, LCP Quantum Partners and Maverick Ventures. The investment will be used to rapidly accelerate the commercialization of the company’s […]