Alice & Bob Expands Workforce to 251 Employees
Insider Brief Alice & Bob hired over 100 employees in seven months, reaching a total headcount of 251 and completing its hiring plan ahead of schedule. The recruitment supports R&D and commercial growth, with most new roles focused on specialized quantum engineering and research positions. The expansion occurs despite a slowdown in global tech hiring, […]
Arqit Named Scaleup Partner by Tomorrow Street
Insider Brief Arqit has been selected as a Scaleup Partner in the Tomorrow Street portfolio, becoming the first quantum security company to join. The selection follows Arqit’s participation in the Scaleup X programme, where it engaged with ecosystem stakeholders and demonstrated its post-quantum security solutions. Through the partnership, Arqit will expand its PQC migration tooling […]
Illinois Quantum Park Appoints Oscar Bedolla as Chief Strategy Officer
Insider Brief Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park appointed Oscar Bedolla as Chief Strategy Officer to support growth, partnerships, and execution. Bedolla brings over 20 years of experience across economic development, technology, and public-private initiatives, including roles at Amazon and KPMG. The 128-acre IQMP development aims to support the commercialization of quantum technologies and infrastructure in […]
The Next Cyber Threat Isn’t Coming. It’s Waiting
Insider Brief Panelists at the Vanderbilt Quantum Forum said the primary cybersecurity risk from quantum computing is already underway, driven by the “harvest now, decrypt later” strategy targeting sensitive data today. Experts emphasized that organizations must begin migrating to post-quantum cryptography despite challenges posed by legacy systems and the complexity of maintaining operations during the […]
2026 Global Quantum and AI Challenge Launches to Accelerate Practical Enterprise Use Cases
The Quantum Insider Announces the 2026 Global Quantum + AI Challenge to Accelerate Practical Quantum Use Cases. Year-long, two-stage program convenes enterprises, researchers, and quantum technology providers to solve real-world industry problems The Quantum Insider (TQI), powered by Resonance, today announced the 2026 Global Quantum + AI Challenge – a curated international program designed to […]
Peak Quantum: German Quantum Startup Receives 2.2 Million Euros
Insider Brief Peak Quantum raised €2.2 million in a pre-seed round, bringing total funding to over €5 million to develop superconducting quantum chips. The funding will support technology development and the establishment of a European pilot manufacturing line for quantum processors under the EU Chips Act. The company focuses on integrating error resistance directly into […]
Moth Bets Quantum Computing Will Reach Consumers by Next World Quantum Day
Insider Brief Moth said it expects consumers to begin engaging with quantum applications within a year, positioning 2026 as a potential inflection point for broader adoption. The company is focusing on a software layer that connects quantum systems to creative industries, targeting early use cases in gaming, visual media and music. Moth plans a May […]
Guest Post: Quantum is Leaving The Lab — The UK Must Decide Whether it Will Capture The Value, or Watch The Technology Flourish Elsewhere.
By Dr Sebastian Weidt, CEO and co-founder, Universal Quantum For many in the sector, World Quantum Day feels like a useful moment to take stock. The science is real, the machines are no longer purely theoretical, and the list of government contracts and billion‑pound commitments is growing. Beyond the headlines, two key questions have emerged: […]
UK Start-ups to Power a New Wave of Quantum Innovation
Insider Brief Four UK start-ups have joined the DTC Quantum incubator to develop and commercialize quantum-enabled products targeting real-world challenges across healthcare, computing, data analysis, and energy-efficient infrastructure. The programme, led by the Science and Technology Facilities Council in collaboration with the UKRI National Quantum Computing Centre, provides funding, technical resources, and business support to […]
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 […]