ParTec AG and ORCA Computing Announce Partnership for Quantum-Accelerated AI Factories
Insider Brief ParTec AG and ORCA Computing have partnered to deliver quantum-accelerated high-performance computing (HPC) and AI infrastructure across enterprise and research markets. The collaboration integrates ORCA’s room-temperature photonic quantum systems with ParTec’s AI Factories and HPC platforms, enabling real-world quantum computing use without facility modifications or complex cooling systems. The solution will be deployed […]
QphoX, Rigetti And The NQCC Announce Collaboration on Multi-Channel Optical Readout of Quantum Processors
Insider Brief QphoX, Rigetti, and the UK’s National Quantum Computing Centre received a multinational grant to demonstrate optical readout of superconducting qubits using light over optical fiber. The approach relies on microwave-to-optical transduction at cryogenic temperatures, potentially replacing conventional microwave wiring and reducing heat loads in quantum systems. The partners aim to scale this technology […]
Maud Vinet, CEO and co-founder of Quobly
“The Superposition Guy’s Podcast”, hosted by Yuval Boger, Chief Commercial Officer at QuEra Computing Maud Vinet, CEO and co-founder of Quobly. We discuss the company’s mission to build large-scale quantum computers based on silicon qubits. Maud explains how silicon offers unique advantages in scalability, leveraging decades of semiconductor expertise, and why the biggest challenge lies […]
UK Researchers Can Access More Quantum And Space Horizon Funding
Insider Brief The UK government has announced expanded access to Horizon Europe research funding for British scientists and businesses working in quantum and space technologies. This development follows EU Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič’s visit to the UK and marks a key step in UK-EU cooperation ahead of the upcoming summit in London. British researchers can now […]
Heriot-Watt Opens $3M Quantum Satellite Research Facility, UK’s First Optical QKD Station
Insider Brief: Heriot-Watt University has opened the UK’s first optical ground station for quantum key distribution, enabling secure satellite-to-ground communication using single photons. The facility, HOGS, integrates with Heriot-Watt’s fiber network and will support research in quantum communications, space debris tracking, and high-speed optical links, offering industry access for testing and accelerating deployment of secure […]
Q-STAR and UKQuantum Sign MoU to Strengthen UK-Japan Collaboration in Quantum Technologies
Insider Brief Japan’s Q-STAR and the UK’s UKQuantum have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen collaboration between their national quantum industries. The agreement focuses on advancing commercialization, coordinating policy development, and supporting international R&D and industry exchanges. Both organizations will jointly promote global engagement through events, advocacy, and cooperation with government partners including the […]
David Rivas, CTO, Rigetti
“The Superposition Guy’s Podcast”, hosted by Yuval Boger, Chief Commercial Officer at QuEra Computing David Rivas, Chief Technology Officer at Rigetti Computing, joins Yuval Boger to discuss Rigetti’s approach to building superconducting quantum computers. He highlights the company’s full-stack capabilities, including its captive quantum fab and proprietary control systems, emphasizing the advantages of vertical integration […]
Rigetti to Lead £3.5 Million Innovate UK’s Quantum Missions Pilot Competition to Advance Quantum Error Correction
Insider Brief Rigetti UK has been selected to lead a £3.5 million Innovate UK’s Quantum Missions project to advance quantum error correction (QEC) on its superconducting quantum computer at the NQCC. The project includes upgrading Rigetti’s UK-based system to a 36-qubit QPU and integrating Riverlane’s QEC stack to enable real-time error correction and improved system […]
Innovate UK Awards TreQ-Led Consortium £1.65 Millionto Create Open Architecture Quantum Testbed
Insider Brief TreQ and partners have been awarded £1.65 million by Innovate UK to develop an Open Architecture Quantum (OAQ) Testbed aimed at accelerating the commercialization of quantum computing technologies. The modular testbed will integrate hardware and software from multiple vendors, support eight interchangeable system configurations, and enable rapid evaluation and calibration of quantum components. […]
Daniel Porat, CEO, and Emanuele Dalla-Torre, Quantymize
“The Superposition Guy’s Podcast”, hosted by Yuval Boger, Chief Commercial Officer at QuEra Computing Daniel Porat and Prof. Emanuele Dalla-Torre of Quantimize join Yuval Boger to discuss their work in quantum optimization and hybrid quantum-classical algorithms. Daniel, CEO of Quantimize, describes how the company focuses on real-world optimization problems in industries like energy, e-commerce, and […]