DARPA to Develop “Yardsticks” for Measuring Value of Future Quantum Information Systems
Although universal fault-tolerant quantum computers – with millions of physical quantum bits (or qubits) – may be a decade or two away, quantum computing research continues apace. It has been hypothesized that quantum computers will one day revolutionize information processing across a host of military and civilian applications from pharmaceuticals discovery, to advanced batteries, to […]
Hitachi Cambridge Laboratory Scientists’ Goal Towards A Practical Quantum Computer
Image by TheAndrasBarta from Pixabay Quantum Roadmap The announcement last autumn that the UK’s first commercially available quantum computer, supported by a £10 million government and industry investment, is fantastic news. With it, Science Minister Amanda Solloway wants the UK to become the world’s first quantum-ready economy. One act in realizing this is the launch of […]
New Equilibrium Bio Raises $10 Million from RA Capital for AI-powered Quantum Chemistry
New Equilibrium, the pioneer in rational drug design against intrinsically disordered proteins (IDPs), has closed a $10 million seed from RA Capital Management. New Equilibrium’s platform reveals previously-undetectable opportunities for structure-based design by learning biophysics with AI. The seed will scale up New Equilibrium’s R&D facility, expand the team, and accelerate programs targeting IDPs while exploring strategic […]
RIKEN, Fujitsu Launch Collaborative R&D Center in Japan to Make Practical Superconducting Quantum Computers
RIKEN and Fujitsu today announced the opening of the “RIKEN RQC-Fujitsu Collaboration Center” to promote joint research and development of foundational technologies to put superconducting quantum computers into practical use, according to a company statement from Fujitsu. More specifically, RIKEN and Fujitsu will develop hardware and software technologies to realize a quantum computer with as […]
Canadian Startup’s Novel Room-Temperature Device Set To Exploit Quantum Effects
Image by Mari Carmen Díaz from Pixabay Fair Share of Startups I don’t have to tell those with a keen interest in quantum computing (QC) how big a part Canada is playing in its growth. And though Toronto — and the province of Ontario — seems to be the leader here, other provinces of the country are busy, too: noticeably British […]
The Quantum Daily’s Quarterly Report Highlights Continued Interest in Quantum Tech
The Quantum Daily has issued its quarterly report reviewing the first quarter for 2021. This covers the major commercial and academic news over the last 3 months. The report highlights how the investment momentum in 2020 has continued in to Q1 of 2021. Many expected at least a pause for a collective breath catching. But, if […]
First Sale Done & Dusted For Dutch Company QuiX
1 April 2021 — The Dutch-based quantum photonics startup QuiX has announced today that it has sold its first quantum photonic processor to Qontrol, a quantum technologies company from the UK. Some of the most important components of photonic quantum computers are the processors inside them. And with that, it has been announced that Dutch startup […]
ColdQuanta Appoints Rushton McGarr as Chief Financial Officer, Hires PJ Solomon to Prepare for Capital Raise in Multi-Billion Dollar Quantum Market
ColdQuanta, the leader in Cold Atom Quantum Technology, today announced Rushton McGarr as chief financial officer. In his new role, he will oversee financial strategy and management for one of the world’s most influential companies in the rapidly growing market of quantum computing, sensing and networking. The company has also retained the services of PJ […]
Quantum.Tech to Host a Virtual Event Covering Quantum Computing, Communications and Sensing April 12-14
Quantum.Tech will host a virtual event covering quantum computing, communications and sensing April 12-14. This is the first conference and exhibition covering the emerging commercial applications of quantum technologies. Tackling the spectrum of quantum technology, from quantum computing to sensing & metrology and secure communications & cryptography, this global forum will help Fortune 1000 enterprises […]
TQD Exclusive: The Good, The Bad and The Inevitable. How Hype Might Shape Quantum Science’s Future
The role of hype in communicating science is increasingly an area of concern for quantum researchers and entrepreneurs. According to a science communication researcher, hype around science — especially quantum science — can be bad, can be good sometimes, and is probably inevitable for the rapidly expanding quantum science and technology fields. In a recent […]