UKRI and Innovate UK Award Over $15M to Fund 10 Projects Through the Quantum Missions Pilot Program
Insider Brief: The UK has allocated over £12 million (approximately $15.5 million) to ten projects through the Quantum Missions pilot competition to advance quantum computing and quantum networks. Projects focus on overcoming challenges in qubit stability, scalability, and error correction to move quantum systems toward real-world applications. Funding supports improvements in quantum networks, including advancements […]
Oxford Ionics Selected For Quantum Missions Pilot to Upgrade NQCC Testbed
Insider Brief Oxford Ionics has been selected by the UK’s DSIT and Innovate UK for the Quantum Missions pilot, leading the Q-Surge project to advance scalable and commercially viable quantum computing. The Q-Surge consortium, including Oxford Ionics, Riverlane, and Bay Photonics, aims to improve qubit routing, error correction, and packaging technologies for large-scale trapped-ion quantum […]
Shahin Khan, Partner, OrionX
“The Superposition Guy’s Podcast”, hosted by Yuval Boger, Chief Commercial Officer at QuEra Computing Shahin Khan, co-founder of OrionX, joins Yuval Boger to explore the intersection of quantum computing and high-performance computing (HPC). Shahin discusses why HPC is a natural early adopter of quantum technologies, the role of QPUs alongside GPUs and CPUs, and how […]
Jij Inc. Expands to the UK and Joins UKQuantum to Strengthen Global Quantum Efforts
Insider Brief: Jij Inc. is establishing its first overseas branch, Jij Europe Ltd., in the UK to expand its global quantum optimization efforts and strengthen ties with the UK quantum ecosystem. The company has officially joined UKQuantum, becoming the second Japanese company in the consortium alongside Toshiba United Kingdom. Jij is collaborating with UK institutions, […]
Government Minister Praises University of Sussex Plan to Create ‘Quantum Silicon Valley’ on The South Coast
Insider Brief The University of Sussex’s quantum technology research and training programs were praised by Minister for Future Digital Economy, Baroness Jones, for their potential to drive economic growth and technological advancements in the UK. During her visit, Baroness Jones met with Professor Winfried Hensinger and local leaders to discuss Sussex’s role in quantum computing […]
Toyota Tsusho to Partner with ORCA Computing
Insider Brief ORCA Computing and Toyota Tsusho have partnered to provide ORCA’s PT Series quantum computing systems to customers in Japan and the Asia Pacific region. The partnership leverages Toyota Tsusho’s industry expertise and ORCA’s quantum-classical integration to support applications in automotive, chemicals, and Industry 4.0. ORCA’s photonic quantum systems, which combine generative AI and […]
Frédéric Rivain, CTO of Dashlane on the intersection of quantum computing and cybersecurity
“The Superposition Guy’s Podcast”, hosted by Yuval Boger, Chief Commercial Officer at QuEra Computing Frédéric Rivain, CTO of Dashlane is interviewed by Yuval Boger. They discuss the intersection of quantum computing and cybersecurity. Frédéric explains how Dashlane is preparing for the post-quantum era by testing cryptographic algorithms, implementing crypto-agility, and anticipating the “Harvest Now, Decrypt […]
Bristol Physicist Dr. Shuqiu Wang Wins £943K UKRI Award to Advance Quantum Matter Research
Insider Brief Dr. Shuqiu Wang of the University of Bristol has received a £942,830 UKRI New Investigator Award to study the interplay of electron correlations, topology, and magnetism in quantum materials using advanced low-temperature microscopy. The research will focus on kagome materials, leveraging their unique lattice structure to investigate quantum phenomena and develop topologically protected […]
Infleqtion Says 16×16 Neutral Atom Array Demonstration is Crucial Step Toward Scalable Quantum Computing
Insider Brief Infleqtion has successfully demonstrated a 16×16 neutral atom array, the largest reported in the UK, as part of the Scalable Quantum Atomic Lattice computing tEstbed (SQALE) project, advancing the nation’s quantum computing capabilities. This milestone, achieved in collaboration with the NQCC’s testbeds initiative, supports the UK’s goal of developing a 100+ qubit quantum […]
Quantum Dice and Thales Offer QRNG-Backed Hardware Security Module for Real-Time Security Verification
Insider Brief Quantum Dice and Thales have launched a quantum random number generator (QRNG)-backed Hardware Security Module (HSM) to enhance cryptographic security for enterprise customers. The integrated solution combines Thales’ Luna HSM with Quantum Dice’s Quantum Entropy-as-a-Service (QEaaS) and patented DISC protocol, allowing real-time verification of cryptographic key security. The QRNG-backed HSM supports the transition […]