D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE: QBTS) has demonstrated quantum supremacy on a useful, real-world problem, as detailed in a peer-reviewed paper published in the journal Science. The study, titled “Beyond-Classical Computation in Quantum Simulation,” shows that D-Wave’s Advantage2 annealing quantum computer outperformed the Frontier supercomputer at Oak […]
QuamCore, an Israel-based quantum computing startup, has unveiled a patented superconducting quantum processor architecture capable of integrating 1 million qubits into a single cryostat. The company, supported by $9 million in seed funding from Viola Ventures and Earth & Beyond Ventures, addresses the scalability […]
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has selected HQC (Hamming Quasi-Cyclic) as a backup algorithm for post-quantum encryption, supplementing the primary ML-KEM algorithm standardized in 2024. HQC, based on error-correcting codes, provides a mathematically distinct alternative to ML-KEM, which relies on structured […]
IonQ, a leader in quantum computing and quantum networking, has raised approximately $372.6 million through its at-the-market (ATM) equity offering program, netting $360 million in proceeds. The company sold 16,038,460 shares of common stock, bringing […]
Oxford Ionics, a leader in trapped-ion quantum computing, has been selected by the UK’s Department of Science, Technology, and Innovation (DSIT) and Innovate UK for the Quantum Missions pilot programme. The Q-Surge project will upgrade the National Quantum Computing Centre (NQCC) testbed with advanced 2D […]
Innovate UK has awarded over £12 million ($15.5 million USD) to 10 projects as part of its Quantum Missions pilot competition, aimed at accelerating the commercialization and adoption of quantum computing (QC) and quantum networks (QN). The funding supports advancements in QC and QN […]
Alice & Bob, a leader in fault-tolerant quantum computing, has announced a significant advancement in cat qubit technology, achieving a 160x improvement in bit-flip error protection through a technique called “squeezing.” This innovation, detailed in a recent preprint, optimizes error […]
Fermioniq, QuiX Quantum, and Deltares have been awarded the Purple Nectar Quantum Challenge, organized and funded by the Dutch Ministry of Defence and the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management. The collaboration aims to develop quantum modeling solutions for improved water management […]
Xanadu, a global leader in photonic quantum computing, has joined the National Quantum Laboratory (QLab) at the University of Maryland (UMD) as part of a three-year strategic partnership. The collaboration aims to drive innovation, workforce development, and commercialization in […]
The German Aerospace Center (DLR) and the German Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) have launched the QUANTITY project, a strategic collaboration focused on quantum cryptanalysis. The initiative addresses the growing threat posed by quantum computers to current cryptographic systems, as […]
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