Atlantic Quantum and MIT Secure $1.8M AFWERX Grant to Advance Superconducting Quantum Computing for U.S. Defense
Insider Brief: PRESS RELEASE — Atlantic Quantum, in collaboration with Professor Kevin P. O’Brien at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Quantum Coherent Electronics (QCE) group, announces it has been selected by AFWERX for a Phase II STTR grant in the amount of $1.8 million focused on developing utility-scale superconducting quantum computers to address the […]
Riverlane Partners with Atlantic Quantum to Advance Quantum Error Correction on Fluxonium Architecture
Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE — Riverlane, the global leader in quantum error correction technology and Atlantic Quantum, a leading developer of scalable, fault-tolerant quantum computers, today announced a strategic partnership to work together on quantum error correction. The partnership will combine Riverlane’s quantum error correction (QEC) stack (‘Deltaflow’) and Atlantic Quantum’s superconducting fluxonium-based qubit architecture to advance […]
MIT: Qubit Architecture Achieves Progress on Quantum Error Correction
Insider Brief MIT researchers report they have demonstrated a novel superconducting qubit architecture that can perform highly accurate operations between qubits. The researchers utilized a relatively new type of superconducting qubit, known as fluxonium. The work addresses a roadblock to commercial use of quantum computers: error correction. Story: MIT News, Image: MIT News/Shutterstock PRESS RELEASE […]
International Collaboration Works to Connect Two Error-Corrected Qubits
Insider Brief ETH Zurich is leading efforts that focus on the pivotal challenge of connecting two error-corrected qubits. The project involves collaboration with MIT, Forschungszentrum Jülich, Université de Sherbrooke, Zurich Instruments, Atlantic Quantum, and the ETHZ-PSI Quantum Computing Hub at the Paul Scherrer Institute. Connecting error-corrected qubits is considered a fundamental step in advancing quantum […]
SCALINQ Partners With Atlantic Quantum to Use Cryogenic Hardware to Accelerate Qubit Control
Insider Brief SCALINQ and Atlantic Quantum partnership aims to accelerate qubit control, characterization and measurements with cryogenic hardware. The combined teams say that the partnership can share knowledge to develop solutions at an even faster rate. Atlantic Quantum’s goal is to develop fault-tolerant, large-scale superconducting quantum computers and SCALINQ’s core expertise in cryogenic, microwave devices. […]
Zurich Instruments Provides Quantum Computing Control Systems For Atlantic Quantum
Insider Brief Zurich Instruments will provide quantum computing control systems for Atlantic Quantum’s superconducting quantum computers. The control system is a key component of a quantum computer linking the sensitive qubits with the higher-level software stack. On-site installation and operation will be supported locally by Zurich Instruments’ Boston-based team. PRESS RELEASE — Zurich Instruments will […]
6 Companies Developing Superconducting Qubits
The development of quantum computing is expected to be promising for the tech industry, with many companies vying to be at the forefront of this novel technology. Superconducting qubits, we should mention, are a cornerstone of quantum computing that may allow for more powerful calculations than ever before. Here we take a look at six […]
Atlantic Quantum Emerges from MIT’s Engineering Quantum Systems Lab, Raises $9M Seed Funding to Make Large-Scale Quantum Computing a Reality
PRESS RELEASE — CAMBRIDGE, Mass. & GOTHENBURG, Sweden/July 21, 2022 — (BUSINESS WIRE) — Atlantic Quantum, a developer of scalable quantum computers, today announced a $9 million seed investment led by The Engine, the venture firm spun out of MIT that invests in early-stage Tough Tech companies. Other participating investors include Thomas Tull, Glasswing Ventures, Future Labs Capital, and E14. The […]