Insider Brief Pasqal and Welinq announced they will be partnership set to address neutral atom quantum computing challenges. Welinq’s quantum interconnect technology that allows for the networking of multiple QPUs. The technology will help Pasqal surmount the hurdles of qubit scaling for fault-tolerant quantum computing. PRESS RELEASE — Pasqal, a global leader in neutral atom quantum computing, and Welinq, a pioneering quantum networking company, today announced a groundbreaking partnership set to bring new standards in the quantum computing industry. This collaboration leverages the distin ..read more

Insider Brief Researchers in China have recently reported on the development of a quantum light source using a common semiconductor. The team used gallium nitride (GaN), a material traditionally employed in blue light-emitting diodes, to create what could be a critical component for quantum computation. Scientists suggest this development marks an important advance towards constructing a functional quantum chip. Researchers in China have recently reported on the development of a quantum light source using a common semiconductor that they say marks an important advance towards constructing a ..read more

Insider Brief Xanadu and South Carolina Quantum formed a partnership to develop practical, hands-on educational materials and grow a quantum-smart workforce in South Carolina. Xanadu is on a mission to make quantum computers useful and available to people everywhere. SC Quantum’s goal is to accelerate the future of a quantum ecosystem through developing relevant quantum education. PRESS RELEASE — Xanadu (xanadu.ai), a world leader in photonic quantum computing, and South Carolina Quantum (SC Quantum), a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing academia, industry, and entrepreneurs ..read more

Insider Brief An international team of researchers demonstrated quantum interference among several single photons using a novel resource-efficient platform. The team said that this advance in optical quantum computing that paves the way for more scalable quantum technologies. Philip Walther at University of Vienna, led the collaboration and the work was published in Science Advances. Image: Resource-efficient multi-photon processor based on an optical fiber loop. Credit — Marco Di Vita PRESS RELEASE — An international collaboration of researchers, led by Philip Walther at University of Vien ..read more

Insider Brief SemiQon’s measurement and testing facilities at the National Metrology Institute VTT MIKES are fully operational. SemiQon will be the first deep-tech company benefiting from one of the best metrological research infrastructures in the world. The setup include measurement of spin-qubit devices with a 5 Tesla magnetic field and at temperatures between 400mK. PRESS RELEASE — SemiQon’s measurement and testing facilities within the premises of the National Metrology Institute VTT MIKES are now finalized and fully operational. SemiQon will be the first deep-tech company benefiting f ..read more

Insider Brief QuEra Computing, the leader in neutral-atom quantum computers, announced it is adding local qubit control to its 256-qubit quantum computer – Aquila. This capability gives users a new degree of flexibility in programming qubits independently. The QuEra team said the enhanced capabilities represent an important next step on the company’s path to offering large-scale, fault-tolerant quantum computers. PRESS RELEASE — QuEra Computing, the leader in neutral-atom quantum computers, announced it is adding local qubit control to its 256-qubit quantum computer – Aquila – to further br ..read more

Guest Post By Mark M.J. Scott President of Northern Pixels Inc.  The shortage of scientific and engineering talent, compared to the demand from the deep tech world, is hindering the progress of thousands of start-ups. This shortage negatively impacts product development, funding, and valuations. Fortunately, start-up founders can implement actionable strategies to gain a competitive edge. If executed correctly, these strategies can also offer additional lucrative benefits. At every stage, especially during the early development phase, deep tech start-up founders encounter the daily chall ..read more

Insider Brief Scientists have spotted a bug in a polynomial-time quantum algorithm developed to solve the Learning with Errors (LWE) problem. The bug renders the algorithm, which theoretically solved a critical post-quantum computing protection methods, inoperative. Yilei Chen, assistant professor at Tsinghua University Institute for Interdisciplinary Information Science (IIIS), reported Hongxun Wu and (independently) Thomas Vidick spotted the bug during informal peer-review. In a good showing of science at its best — and with a huge sigh of relief — Yilei Chen, assistant professor at Tsing ..read more

Insider Brief A Chicago Quantum Exchange-led coalition has been awarded a $1 million U.S. National Science Foundation Regional Innovation Engines (NSF Engines) Development Award. The project aims to deepen partnerships and strengthen workforce and economic development plans for Chicagoland’s growing quantum ecosystem. The award is part of the first-ever NSF Engines competition, a program established by the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022. A coalition led by the Chicago Quantum Exchange has been awarded a $1 million U.S. National Science Foundation Regional Innovation Engines (NSF Engines) Dev ..read more

Insider Brief Matt Cimaglia delivered two keynote speeches that addressed quantum technology’s effects on various industries. Cimaglia’s message is the quantum future is not on the horizon—it’s here, accessible and ready for investment. He is the founder of Quantum Coast Capital, a new venture capital firm, which is looking to invest in early to mid-stage U.S.-based quantum computing applications. Inside the quantum industry, we often hear debates around overreach, security and excitement surrounding quantum technology. But it’s easy to forget how little the vast majority of the public unde ..read more