Florida Awards $4.95 Million to Palm Beach State College to Launch Quantum Workforce Training Program
Insider Brief Palm Beach State College received a $4.95 million state grant to launch a workforce training program in computing and emerging quantum technologies aimed at supporting industries preparing for quantum-secure systems. The modular eight-week program will focus on applied skills such as post-quantum cybersecurity, secure communications and advanced computing infrastructure, with projections of 970 […]
Q.ANT Appoints Dr. Lars Bach as Vice President Operations
Insider Brief Q.ANT has appointed Dr. Lars Bach as Vice President Operations to lead operational scaling and industrialization of its photonic processors and server systems. Bach will oversee infrastructure development, supply chain strategy, quality management, and commercialization readiness for data center and high-performance computing markets. He brings more than 20 years of semiconductor and deep-tech […]
Investment Firm Plays Down Near-Term Quantum Threats to Bitcoin, Outlines Security Coordination Effort
Insider Brief Strategy executives said during the company’s fourth-quarter earnings call that quantum computing does not pose an imminent threat to Bitcoin, citing industry views that machines capable of breaking its cryptography remain at least a decade away while announcing plans to coordinate on long-term security planning. Executive Chairman Michael Saylor warned against premature protocol […]
QuiX Quantum Partners with Artilux to Improve Photonic Quantum Hardware Efficiency
Insider Brief QuiX Quantum and Artilux have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on integrating advanced photonic detector technologies into photonic quantum computing hardware. The partnership aims to improve hardware integration, manufacturability, and energy efficiency by reducing detector cooling and infrastructure requirements. The collaboration supports the development of photonic quantum systems designed for compatibility […]
NIST Awards $3.19M in SBIR Funding, Including Quantum Technology Projects
Insider Brief NIST is awarding $3.19 million in Phase II SBIR funding to eight small businesses to support prototyping and development across AI, biotechnology, semiconductors, quantum technologies, and energy systems. The 24-month awards follow competitive selection and support projects advancing imaging, cybersecurity tools, medical diagnostics, quantum photon sources, environmental monitoring, and energy optimization. Phase II […]
01 Quantum and qLABS Introduce $qONE Security Protocol Token
Insider Brief 01 Quantum announced the successful Token Generation Event (TGE) of $qONE on HyperEVM, with the token now trading on the Hyperliquid decentralized exchange. The launch establishes the on-chain framework for the qONE Security Protocol, which aims to integrate post-quantum cryptographic protections into Web3 environments. Future deployment phases include integrating IronCAP cryptography, zero-knowledge proofs, […]
QuSecure Names Brian Cunningham EVP of Strategy and Growth
Insider Brief QuSecure has appointed Brian Cunningham as Executive Vice President of Strategy and Growth to lead go-to-market expansion across federal and commercial sectors as demand for post-quantum cryptography increases. Cunningham will focus on scaling operational execution, partner ecosystems, and enterprise adoption of crypto-agile, quantum-resistant security solutions. He brings nearly three decades of leadership experience […]
Chiral Raises $12 Million to Unlock Post-Silicon Computing Beyond Moore’s Law
Insider Brief Swiss nanotechnology company Chiral has raised $12 million in seed funding to commercialize wafer-scale integration of nanomaterials for post-silicon semiconductor and quantum chips. The round was led by Crane Venture Partners with participation from Quantonation, HCVC, Founderful, and public funding from Innosuisse to advance Chiral’s robotic, AI-enabled nanomaterial integration systems. The company aims […]
PsiQuantum Appoints Victor Peng as Interim CEO; Co-Founder Jeremy O’Brien to Become Executive Chairman
Insider Brief PsiQuantum appointed Victor Peng as Interim CEO while co-founder Jeremy O’Brien becomes Executive Chairman, providing experienced leadership during the search for a permanent CEO. Peng, former president at Advanced Micro Devices, will oversee day-to-day operations, business execution, and deployment of PsiQuantum’s utility-scale quantum systems in Brisbane and Chicago. The leadership change follows a […]
Qblox Expands Executive Team to Support Global Growth
Insider Brief Qblox has expanded its executive leadership team to support global growth and the scaling of its quantum stack technology offerings. Philip van der Wilt joined as Chief Revenue Officer, Roger Isaac as Chief Technology Officer, and Evelyn Doyle as Chief Human Resources Officer, each bringing senior experience across enterprise technology, deep-tech engineering, and […]