Quantum Optical Clock Demonstration on Underwater Autonomous Submarine a Step Toward GPS-Free Navigation
Insider Brief Infleqtion has successfully completed the first-ever deployment of a quantum optical atomic clock on an underwater autonomous vehicle in collaboration with the Royal Navy and MSubs. The trial integrated Infleqtion’s Tiqker optical atomic clock into the Royal Navy’s Excalibur (XCal) testbed submarine, demonstrating precise timing and navigation capabilities for GPS-denied environments. The trial […]
QAI Ventures Launches QuantumAI Accelerator in Singapore, Backed by Enterprise Singapore
Insider Brief VC-funded accelerator and IP-driven venture builder targets the US$250 billion QuantumAI market, as AI begins its critical shift to quantum computing. Launch follows the opening of QAI Venture’s Asia HQ in October 2025; company looking to launch new venture building program in 2026, targeting seven new Asia-based ventures by 2027. The company also […]
Quantware Opens Operatations in South Korea
Insider Brief QuantWare, developer of the VIO 3D scaling architecture for quantum processors, has opened operations in Seoul, South Korea, which the company calls a key step in its global expansion. The company is already the largest supplier of quantum processors in Korea, providing hardware for multiple systems including the quantum computer at the Electronics […]
NQCP And Japan’s Q-STAR Advance Industry Collaboration
Insider Brief The Novo Nordisk Foundation Quantum Computing Programme (NQCP) has signed an MoU with Japan’s Quantum Strategic industry Alliance for Revolution (Q-STAR) to strengthen industry-led collaboration in quantum computing and accelerate commercialization. The agreement builds on NQCP’s Pathfinder Framework, which emphasizes mission-driven, interdisciplinary R&D focused on advancing quantum hardware and algorithms toward fault-tolerant quantum […]
NVIDIA Launches NVQLink to Bridge Quantum and Classical Supercomputing
Insider Brief NVIDIA unveiled NVQLink, an open system architecture linking quantum processors directly with GPU-based supercomputers, during its Global Technology Conference in Washington, D.C. Developed with input from U.S. national laboratories, NVQLink provides a low-latency, high-throughput interconnect that enables real-time control, calibration, and error correction for hybrid quantum–classical computing. The initiative brings together 17 quantum […]
World Economic Forum Paper Tells Firms to Get Ready For Quantum-Ready Manufacturing
Insider Brief A new World Economic Forum white paper, produced with Accenture, finds that quantum computing, sensing, and security are moving rapidly from research labs to factory floors, reshaping how manufacturers design products, run operations, and secure global supply chains. The report identifies early industrial use cases — from Boeing’s quantum corrosion modeling to Ford […]
Quantum Land Grab: How Real-World Quantum Could Fuel Real Estate Investments
Insider Brief A new JLL report warns of an impending “quantum land grab” as investors race to develop specialized facilities for quantum computing, reshaping global real estate markets like artificial intelligence has done for data centers. The report projects commercial quantum computing could emerge by 2030, driving a decade-long shift toward hybrid data centers where […]
BioInnovation Institute Opens Applications for 2026 Venture Lab Program
Insider Brief The BioInnovation Institute (BII) has opened applications for its 2026 Venture Lab program, offering early-stage startups funding, mentorship, and development support across life sciences and quantum technologies. The program provides a EUR 500,000 founder-friendly convertible loan with a potential follow-up investment of EUR 1.3 million for selected teams. Applications are open until January […]
Pakistan, China to Deepen Quantum Technology Collaboration
Insider Brief Pakistan and China have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on quantum technologies under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor’s second phase. The agreement includes plans for China Electronics Technology Group Corporation to help establish Pakistan’s National Centre for Quantum Computing. Officials said the partnership aligns with the Belt and Road Initiative’s shift toward […]
KIST Researchers Demonstrate Ultra-Precise Quantum Sensor With ‘Entangled Light’
Insider Brief Researchers at the Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) have developed the world’s first ultra-high-resolution distributed quantum sensor network, marking a major advance in quantum metrology. By applying a multi-mode N00N state to link distributed sensors, the team simultaneously enhanced measurement precision and spatial resolution, achieving performance near the Heisenberg limit. The […]