Aquark Technologies and The Royal Navy Return to Sea for World-First Trial of Cold Atom-Based Atomic Clock
Insider Brief Quantum sensing startup Aquark Technologies completed a first-of-its-kind sea trial of its cold atom-based AQlock atomic clock aboard HMS Pursuer, demonstrating continuous operation in rough offshore conditions over three days. Backed by Innovate UK and supported by the Royal Navy’s Disruptive Capabilities and Technologies Office and Dstl, the test marks a milestone in […]
Photonic to Invest £25 million in UK-based Quantum R&D Facility
Insider Brief Canada-based Photonic Inc. will invest over £25 million to establish a quantum R&D facility in the UK, creating 30+ high-paying jobs and expanding its international footprint. The new UK facility will enhance Photonic’s innovation pipeline with complementary R&D capabilities while maintaining its core technologies and operations in Canada. The expansion is backed by […]
ORCA Computing Delivers First Photonic Quantum Computing System to UK’s National Quantum Computing Centre
Insider Brief ORCA Computing has delivered and installed the UK’s first public-sector photonic quantum computing system at the National Quantum Computing Centre (NQCC), fulfilling a key commitment under the UK’s Quantum Computing Testbeds program. The PT Series system was installed and operational within 36 hours, enabling early-stage research into hybrid quantum-classical workflows and practical quantum […]
MOTH Launches Space Moths – a Quantum Computing-Powered Massively Multiplayer Game Experience
Insider Brief MOTH announced the launch of Space Moths, a massively multiplayer online game with levels generated on-demand by quantum computers, debuting at Gamescom 2025. The game, developed with Onward Studios for the Roblox platform, uses MOTH’s generative quantum AI and hardware from IBM Quantum, IQM Quantum Computers, and VTT. The release follows MOTH’s earlier […]
Oxford Ionics Delivers Quantum Computer to UK’s Quantum Computing Centre
Insider Brief Oxford Ionics has delivered and installed its full-stack trapped-ion quantum computer, QUARTET, at the UK’s National Quantum Computing Centre to support commercial use case development. QUARTET uses Oxford Ionics’ Electronic Qubit Control technology, integrating all qubit control onto standard semiconductor chips for high performance, scalability, and easy field upgrades via swappable Quantum Processor […]
Wave Photonics Launches PDK Management Platform With CORNERSTONE as Its First User
Insider Brief Wave Photonics has launched its PDK Management Platform to integrate foundry process design kits with leading electronic design automation tools, automate S-parameter generation, and streamline access for photonic integrated circuit designers. The platform’s first adopter, CORNERSTONE, is using it to distribute PDKs across major EDA tools without manual setup, with built-in IP protection, […]
Riverlane Integrates Second-Generation QEC Technology With OQC Quantum Computer
Insider Brief Riverlane has deployed its Deltaflow 2 quantum error correction technology at a UK commercial data center, marking the first real-world QEC integration alongside Oxford Quantum Circuits’ quantum hardware. Deltaflow 2 introduces streaming quantum memory for real-time error correction across thousands of operations and is compatible with all major qubit platforms. The deployment supports […]
UK’s £2 Billion Compute Roadmap Signals Country’s Ambition For Quantum Leadership
Insider Brief The UK’s 2025 Compute Roadmap outlines a £2 billion plan to expand national computing infrastructure, with quantum systems integrated as a strategic long-term priority. Quantum computing is explicitly included as a high-potential technology, with dedicated funding, testbeds, and procurement pathways to transition it from research into scalable national deployments by 2030. The roadmap […]
Erik Langaker Joins ORCA Computing as Chairman of the Board
Insider Brief ORCA Computing has appointed technology investor Erik Langaker as Chairman of the Board to help guide its next phase of global growth and commercial scale-up. Langaker brings over 30 years of experience scaling applied technology companies, including leadership roles at CMR Surgical and Pragmatic Semiconductor. ORCA has gained momentum with photonic quantum system […]
Joint Statement from the International Council of Quantum Industry Associations (ICQIA) and UKQuantum on the G7 Leaders’ Statement on Quantum Technologies
For the first time, quantum technologies have been formally recognized as a priority topic at the G7 Leaders’ level — a clear signal of how far this conversation has progressed, and of the growing strategic relevance of quantum across economies, industries, and national security. The inclusion of quantum at the 2025 G7 Leaders’ Summit in […]