Heriot-Watt Secures Funding from UKRI Initiative for Three Projects Across Quantum and Photonics Research
Insider Brief: Heriot-Watt University secured funding for three projects under the £4.7 million (approximately $6 million) Photonics and Quantum Accelerator (PQA), a UKRI-funded initiative intended to advance Scotland’s photonics and quantum sectors. The PQA drives economic growth and workforce development, with Scotland’s photonics sector projected to grow to over £4 billion (approximately $5 billion) by […]
Oxford Instruments NanoScience Installs Dilution Refrigerators in The NQCC’s Purpose-built Research Labs
Insider Brief Oxford Instruments NanoScience has installed three ProteoxMX dilution refrigerators at the UK’s National Quantum Computing Centre (NQCC), supporting the development of scalable superconducting qubit systems for quantum computing research at the Harwell Campus. The ProteoxMX systems’ modular Secondary Insert design allows the NQCC to optimize experimental workflows by configuring setups outside the refrigerators […]
Pasqal and Riverlane Pursue Real-Time Quantum Error Correction for Fault-Tolerant Neutral Atom Technology
Insider Brief: Pasqal and Riverlane announced a partnership to advance fault-tolerant quantum computing, integrating Pasqal’s neutral atom platform with Riverlane’s Deltaflow quantum error correction stack. Deltaflow is designed to detect and correct errors in quantum computations, addressing the challenges of noisy small-scale systems and potentially contributing to the progress toward reliable, large-scale quantum computers. The […]
UK Regulators Report: Nation Navigates Quantum Technology Growth with Responsible Innovation, Strategic Collaboration
Insider Brief The UK Government and regulators are advancing quantum technology with initiatives like new quantum hubs and the National Quantum Computing Centre, while adopting a phased regulatory approach to support innovation responsibly. Key developments in quantum communication and post-quantum cryptography highlight the urgency of transitioning to quantum-secure systems, with regulators like the NCSC providing […]
Jij Inc. and ORCA Computing Collaborate to Advance Quantum for Logistics, Energy, and Manufacturing
Insider Brief: Jij Inc. and ORCA Computing have formed a strategic partnership to combine algorithm expertise and photonic quantum systems, with goals to develop advanced solutions for logistics, energy planning, and manufacturing optimization. ORCA’s room-temperature photonic quantum technology may provide practical advantages over ultra-cold systems, allowing seamless data center integration and addressing operational challenges like […]
UK’s Digital Catapult Adds Businesses to Quantum Initiative Tackling Challenges in Defence, Transport, and Telecommunications
Insider Brief: Seven businesses have joined Digital Catapult’s Quantum Technology Access Programme to fast-track quantum computing applications in sectors such as transport, defense, and telecommunications. The program, part of the ‘Quantum Data Centre of the Future’ project, combines quantum and classical technologies to explore real-world applications, with participants including BAE Systems, Vodafone, and startups like […]
From Cancer Detection to Disaster Response: NQCC Announces Quantum Computing Projects to Receive 2025 SparQ Grants
Insider Brief: The NQCC, in collaboration with STFC and UKRI, launched the SparQ Proof of Concept Call in July 2024, offering up to £75,000 ($95,000) for business-led projects focusing on quantum solutions in healthcare, energy, and logistics. The newly announced selected projects address areas such as aerodynamics, cancer detection, renewable energy, fraud detection, and orbital […]
Higher Order Van Hove Singularities and Precision Engineering Propel Quantum Technology Forward
Insider Brief: Quantum technology advancements depend on multiple factors, including further understanding of quantum materials with properties like high-temperature superconductivity, quantum phase transitions, and topological traits, driven by their highly correlated electrons. A recent study from Loughborough University and St. Andrews identifies higher-order Van Hove singularities as relevant features that amplify electron interactions, enabling the […]
Launching the Responsible Quantum Industry Forum’s Principles
Convening the Responsible Quantum Industry Forum Quantum technologies, including computing, communications, and sensing, have the potential for transformative impacts. As these technologies become more widely adopted in the UK and beyond, it is critical that they are developed and used responsibly, as emphasised by the strong focus in the UK’s National Quantum Strategy to responsible […]
The UK National Quantum Technology Programme: Celebrating a Decade of Quantum Discovery
Insider Brief The UK National Quantum Technologies Showcase 2024 brought together over 2,000 industry experts and enthusiasts, celebrating a decade of quantum innovation through the National Quantum Technologies Programme (NQTP). Key announcements included £100 million in new government funding for research hubs, a collaboration between Nu Quantum and CERN, and Aquark Technologies’ successful quantum sensing […]