TreQ Launches UK Headquarters to Build Quantum Computing Clusters
Insider Brief TreQ has opened its UK headquarters and production facility at Milton Park Innovation Centre in Oxfordshire to support the development of quantum computing systems. The facility will serve as a base for TreQ’s core engineering team and enable the company to deploy its first quantum computing system in 2025, following a $5.1 million […]
Oxford University Team Makes Connections to Build a Quantum Supercomputer
Insider Brief Oxford University researchers successfully linked two quantum processors using optical fibers, demonstrating distributed quantum computing. The experiment used quantum teleportation to perform logical quantum gates across modules, adding evidence for a scalable alternative to single-device quantum computers. The study lays the foundation for future large-scale quantum computing and aligns with efforts to develop […]
Report: Quantum Computing Could Boost UK Productivity And GDP Growth, But Needs Government Support
Insider Brief A new report from Oxford Economics predicts that quantum computing could boost UK productivity by up to 7% by 2045, adding £212 billion to GDP, with potential gains reaching 8% by 2040 if commercialization occurs earlier. The report highlights a significant funding gap, noting that UK quantum hardware funding per company is ten […]
Simon Borger, Patent Attorney
“The Superposition Guy’s Podcast”, hosted by Yuval Boger, Chief Commercial Officer at QuEra Computing Simon Borger, a physicist turned patent attorney, is interviewed by Yuval Boger. They discuss the evolving intellectual property landscape in quantum technologies. Simon shares insights on global patent trends, the role of startups versus large companies, and the challenges of filing […]
Britain and Türkiye to Deepen Scientific Collaboration, Including Focus on Quantum Technologies
Insider Brief: Britain and Türkiye will launch their first Science and Innovation Week in 2025, bringing together researchers to collaborate on quantum technologies, AI, cancer treatment, and sustainable construction. The partnership builds on existing research efforts, including the Newton-Katip Celebi Fund and the International Science Partnership Fund (ISPF), which have supported 561 joint projects and […]
BT Calls For More Quantum Partners, Stronger Ecosystem to Accelerate Adoption
Insider Brief BT is calling for greater collaboration across the quantum supply chain to advance adoption and commercialize quantum technologies. Gabriela Styf Sjöman of BT emphasized the need for public-private partnerships, expanded industry involvement, and supportive policies to overcome barriers to quantum adoption. BT’s initiatives include a QKD-secured metro network with Toshiba, a quantum-protected VPN […]
Moth Quantum on a Mission to Attract Artists, Creatives to Quantum
Insider Brief Moth Quantum, a London- and Basel-based startup, is pioneering the use of quantum computing in creative industries such as music, visual media and gaming. The company’s innovations include a quantum-powered synthesizer, the Quantum Audio platform, and the generative music application Sphinx, which leverages quantum reservoir computing for artistic applications. Moth Quantum collaborates with […]
Tobias Lindstrom, Head of Science for the Department of Quantum Technologies at the National Physical Laboratory (NPL)
“The Superposition Guy’s Podcast”, hosted by Yuval Boger, Chief Commercial Officer at QuEra Computing Tobias Lindstrom, Head of Science for the Department of Quantum Technologies at the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) in the UK, is interviewed by Yuval Boger. They discuss the critical role of national measurement institutes in the quantum ecosystem. Tobias explains how […]
University of Strathclyde Partners with NPL and Quantum Motion to Address Thermal Challenges in Quantum Computing
Insider Brief: The University of Strathclyde, National Physical Laboratory (NPL), and Quantum Motion are collaborating through the EPSRC Prosperity Partnership to address thermal challenges in quantum computing by improving cryogenic electronics. The FIRETRACE project focuses on developing tools to measure and model the thermal behavior of cryogenic electronics and integrating CMOS-based components to enhance scalability […]
UK Defence Partnership Looks To Quantum Computing to Make Better, Faster Decisions
Insider Brief UK’s Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) and its partners have identified opportunities for a new approach to using quantum computing to support human decision making. The solutions are rooted in a hybrid of classical and quantum computing techniques transferred from their experts in the financial sector and applied to defence-related challenges. Critical […]