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Telling Science Stories with Poetry, Comedy and Wonder Overview In this episode of The Quantum Spin by HKA, host Veronica Combs takes a deep dive into how to make difficult topics interesting and engaging with Rachel Rayner, Science Explainer. A communicator, writer, and performer, Rachel shares her unique journey of combining science with the arts, highlighting her one-woman comedy show, “A Flying Photon,” and her work on the EV Nautilus. They discuss the importance of improvisation, deep listening, and knowing one's audience to effective communication. Tune in to understand how blending wonder and curiosity with scientific stories can make complex subjects [...]

The Canadian government is making a significant move to secure its position in the global quantum race and mitigate "quantum talent migration" with the launch of the Canadian Quantum Champions Program (CQCP). This strategic initiative, backed by a $334.3 million CAD ($243M USD) overall investment from Budget 2025, aims to accelerate the development of fault-tolerant, industrial-scale quantum computers within Canada. Key Program Highlights: Initial Investment: Phase 1 of the CQCP allocates up to $92 million CAD ($67M USD). Targeted Funding: Four Canadian-headquartered firms—Anyon Systems, Nord Quantique, Photonic, and Xanadu Quantum Technologies—have signed agreements for up to $23 million CAD ($16.7M USD) [...]

2025 has been a year of truly significant progress in the quantum technology world, with continued advancements in hardware, software, and ecosystems bringing us closer to the goal of transformative quantum applications in computing, communications and sensing. In congratulating the world’s quantum pioneers on their work, the GQI team would like to go beyond our usual analysis and offers these predictions for what the quantum field may see in 2026. Government Initiatives and Market Dynamics DARPA and EU Quantum Programs: Towards the end of 2026, DARPA will announce which companies participating in Stage B of its Quantum Benchmarking Initiative (QBI) will [...]

Entangling QPUs to Build a Quantum Data Center Overview In this episode of The Quantum Spin by HKA, host Veronica Combs interviews Carmen Palacios-Berraquero, founder and CEO of Nu Quantum. They discuss the company’s entanglement fabric, a cutting-edge mechanism for connecting individual quantum processors into a larger, more powerful machine. Carmen also explains the importance of industry collaboration as supported by the new Quantum Datacenter Alliance. Nu Quantum is also developing a quantum networking test bed. Join this enlightening discussion for an insider's view on the next frontier of quantum computing. 00:00 Introduction to The Quantum Spin Podcast 00:35 Interview with [...]

Navigating the Deep Tech Industrial Revolution Overview In this episode of The Quantum Spin by HKA, host Veronica Combs discusses the intersections of quantum technology and cybersecurity with Chuck Brooks, an adjunct professor at Georgetown University and the president of Brooks Consulting International. Chuck discusses how the evolution of technology, particularly AI and quantum computing, has dramatically transformed cybersecurity. The conversation also touches on the role of CISOs, the integration of new technologies, and the importance of ongoing education and adaptation in the face of rapidly changing technologies. 00:00 Introduction to Quantum Spin Podcast00:34 Guest Introduction: Chuck Brooks00:46 Chuck Brooks' Career [...]

Quantum Computing Inc. (QUBT), an integrated photonics and quantum optics technology company, delivered a Q3 2025 financial report that shows significant revenue growth and, more dramatically, a transformation of its balance sheet into a war chest for future growth. The table below summarizes key financial metrics for Q3 2025 with comparisons to the previous quarter, Q2 2025, and the year-ago quarter, Q3 2024. Interim CEO Dr. Yuping Huang highlighted a 280% year-over-year revenue increase for the quarter ended September 30, 2025, a result of growing demand for their products, including a notable recent sale to a top 5 U.S. bank. Financial [...]

Overview In this special episode, host Veronica Combs is joined by Leland Miller and Mike Kuiken, members of the US-China Economic and Security Review Commission. They discuss the Commission's 2025 report on US-China relations and one of the Top 10 recommendations: Quantum First by 2030. Leland and Mike share what they learned from visiting quantum labs and the strategic importance of funding a robust quantum ecosystem. The commissioners share their analysis of supply chain security, the importance of funding basic scientific research and the crucial role of government and private sector collaboration. Don't miss this in-depth exploration into the future of [...]

By André M. König The just-released 2025 Annual Report to Congress doesn’t mince words: Quantum is no longer just a research silo — it is a mission-critical national asset.At Global Quantum Intelligence, LLC, we’ve long analyzed the divergence between the U.S. "distributed" innovation model and China’s "centralized" industrial strategy. This report confirms that the gap is closing, and the stakes are shifting from theoretical supremacy to industrial utility.Key Takeaways from a GQI Perspective: The "Quantum First" Mandate: The Commission explicitly recommends a national goal to achieve quantum advantage by 2030 in three specific domains: Cryptography, Drug Discovery, and Materials Science. This [...]

NVIDIA's NVQLink, an open and universal interconnect, is set for adoption by 17 of the world's leading scientific supercomputing centers across Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, joining the 9 U.S. national laboratories that had previously announced support. This technology provides the critical low-latency, high-throughput link needed to tightly integrate quantum processors (QPUs) with state-of-the-art NVIDIA accelerated computing—ushering in the era of hybrid quantum-classical supercomputers. Unifying Quantum and Classical Hardware NVQLink's open system architecture overcomes control and error-correction challenges that have historically plagued the development of hybrid quantum-classical applications. By utilizing standard Ethernet technology, it delivers a high-performance connection between QPUs [...]

Using IBM Experience to Analyze Quantum Tech Overview Dr. Bob Sutor has seen the tech industry from multiple perspectives: IBM executive, industry analyst and now independent consultant. He tracks the quantum news from this informed point of view and advises companies on how to expand the industry. In this episode of The Quantum Spin by HKA, Bob and host Veronica Combs discuss quantum networking, the qubit competition and the vital role of communications and marketing. 00:00 Introduction to Quantum Spin Podcast00:34 Meet Dr. Bob Sutor: A Quantum Industry Veteran00:50 From IBM to Quantum Startups01:06 The Journey into Quantum Computing05:04 Writing 'Dancing [...]