Guest Post: The Global Quantum Race is Here — And Politicians Must Keep Up
By Dave Robertson MP, Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Quantum Technologies We are in the middle of a global quantum race. From Washington to Beijing, Tokyo to Paris, Berlin to Canberra, governments are pouring tens of billions into quantum technologies, each betting that the nations which master quantum computing, sensing and communications first […]
IonQ and University of Maryland Expand QLab Collaboration to Advance Quantum Networking and Research
Insider Brief IonQ and the University of Maryland have expanded their QLab partnership with a $7.5 million agreement to advance quantum computing, networking, and workforce development. The collaboration includes deployment of a quantum memory node, increased compute access, joint research projects, and new experimental hardware upgrades. The initiative strengthens Maryland’s position as a quantum hub […]
Australian Quantum Sensing Company Deteqt Closes $5 Million AUD Seed Round
Insider Brief Deteqt raised $5 million AUD in seed funding to advance its chip-scale quantum magnetometer, scale manufacturing, and prepare for initial commercial deployments. The company is developing compact, diamond-based magnetic sensors designed for deployment in drones, autonomous systems, and other field environments, targeting applications such as GPS-denied navigation. The funding reflects growing investor and […]
Bloq Selected for Funding Under India’s National Quantum Mission to Accelerate Enterprise Quantum Adoption
Insider Brief Bloq has been selected to receive funding under India’s National Quantum Mission, making it one of nine startups backed across the program’s thematic hubs. The company is the only startup chosen under the Foundation for Quantum Computing and Information hub at the Indian Institute of Science. The funding will support Bloq’s development of […]
BMO Announces Partnership with Quantum Industry Canada and Chicago Quantum Exchange
Insider Brief BMO is expanding its quantum strategy through partnerships with Quantum Industry Canada and the Chicago Quantum Exchange, reinforcing its push to integrate quantum and AI capabilities into financial services. The collaborations focus on early-stage ecosystem engagement, including knowledge-sharing, workforce development, and cross-sector dialogue spanning academia, industry, and policy. T he initiative builds on […]
Making Light Spin With a Gold Nanorod
Insider Brief Researchers demonstrated a method to generate circularly polarized (spin-carrying) light by striking a gold nanorod off-center with an electron beam, offering a simpler approach to controlling photon spin. The experiments showed that shifting the beam position changes the direction of light rotation, which was confirmed using an optical fiber that routes light based […]
Guest Post: The UK’s Quantum Ambitions Will Fail Without The Components to Make Them Real
Guest Post by Howard Rupprecht – managing director, CSconnected In October 2023, a small British company called KETS Quantum Security completed a successful trial of quantum-encrypted communications on a standard telecoms network. It was a landmark moment providing proof that quantum-secure technology was moving from theoretical physics into deployable infrastructure. The company was spun out […]
Pasqal and True Nexus Collaborate on Quantum Modeling for Food Proteins
Insider Brief Pasqal and True Nexus have partnered to apply quantum computing to model and predict protein functionality for food applications. The collaboration focuses on building a dynamic 3D model of protein gelation using quantum processors to capture complex interactions beyond classical limits. The initiative aims to enable scalable, design-driven development of alternative proteins by […]
Northwest Quantum Nexus Hosts Quantum Day Event in Seattle
Insider Brief Northwest Quantum Nexus is hosting NW Quantum Day in Seattle to mark World Quantum Day 2026 and bring together regional leaders across government, industry, and academia. The event will focus on workforce development, quantum commercialization, post-quantum cybersecurity, and policy to strengthen the Pacific Northwest’s role in the quantum economy. Key speakers include Washington […]
AI Decoder Could Cut Quantum Errors by Up to 17×, Study Finds
Insider Brief A Harvard-led study reports that a neural network–based decoder can reduce quantum computing error rates by up to 17× while operating fast enough for real-time use. The researchers found a “waterfall” effect in error correction, where errors drop faster than expected, suggesting fewer qubits may be needed for reliable quantum computation. The model […]