Doug Finke

By Sinan Utku PART 1 - Introduction, Quantum Computing Inventions, the Patent Eligibility Problem, and Recommendations This article discusses the patent eligibility of quantum computing inventions under U.S. law in the context of several concrete examples.  As such, the article is intended for workers in the field and assumes elementary quantum computing knowledge.  It will be published in the Quantum Computing Report over five consecutive weeks.  By the end of the series, readers should have a better understanding of an important hurdle in obtaining patent protection for quantum computing inventions in the U.S. and approaches to overcoming it.  The parts of [...]

By Doug Finke You may be a manager in a large enterprise and have been reading popular press reports on quantum technology and wondering if it is something that you might use to improve your operations to make them more effective and efficient. It is a good question. Because while quantum has great potential, it can be quite confusing for a non-expert to understand and apply it by themselves. Global Quantum Intelligence (GQI) believes there will be immense economic value that will be enjoyed by end users of the technology, but figuring how and where it can be utilized within your [...]

Yuval Boger speaks with Steve Orrin, Intel’s Federal Chief Technologist, about the sweeping post-quantum cryptography mandates confronting U.S. government agencies and their supply chains. Orrin breaks down the 2030-2031 migration deadlines, the January 2027 acquisition requirement for national security systems, and why a standard Windows laptop can contain 20,000 crypto assets — not all of which need immediate attention. The conversation covers Intel’s multi-generational approach to embedding PQC in silicon, the importance of crypto agility for future algorithm changes, and practical advice for agencies beginning their cryptographic inventory, including the often-missed firmware and peripheral layers beneath the OS. Key takeaways Federal [...]

A VC's POV: Investing in Quantum Overview Venture investor Russ Fein moved to Colorado for family reasons – landing in the heart of one of America’s biggest quantum ecosystems was an unexpected bonus. This new homebase was the perfect place to pursue his pandemic research project: quantum tech. Russ tracks advances in quantum hardware and software on his Substack newsletter, The Quantum Leap, and guides investment decisions at Corporate Fuel. Russ is also CFO and a board member at Colorado-based Vescent. He spoke with The Quantum Spin about why he likes investing in the “picks and shovels” opportunities in the quantum [...]

By Doug Finke Last year, we published an article titled Quantum SDKs are Dying, Long Live Quantum AI SDK describing how the classical computing concept of "Vibe Coding" is entering the quantum programming space. (Perhaps we should call it Vibe Qoding!) We continue to see this trend accelerate and believe it will profoundly impact the future use of quantum computing technology. Workforce development remains a major concern within the quantum community. The central question is simple: How can we train thousands of potential users to program large-scale quantum systems within a reasonable timeframe? At industry conferences, speakers often ask, "If we [...]

In this episode, Yuval Boger speaks with Rob Jesudason, CEO and founder of Serendipity Capital, a $1.3 billion permanent capital vehicle investing in quantum computing, communications, and sensing companies including Quantinuum, Monarch Quantum, Delta g, and QuantX. They discuss how investors — both institutional and retail — can evaluate quantum companies across modalities, with Rob arguing that triangulation across experts is essential since, as he puts it, modalities are like religion where everyone believes they’re right. Rob shares his view that the quantum industry is transitioning from lab science to managerial execution and engineering scale, that governments should partner with the [...]

Quantinuum has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) to train and expand Singapore’s quantum workforce. Building on Quantinuum’s existing R&D footprint and the planned deployment of its Helios quantum processor in Singapore, the collaboration aims to prepare an industry-ready workforce across engineering, systems development, and applied technologies. Key Initiatives of the Partnership Practical Curriculum: Joint development of hands-on training modules tailored for both undergraduate students and working professionals. Tool Access: Direct access to Quantinuum’s suite of quantum software, development tools, and simulators for educational use. Community Engagement: Hosting regular workshops, seminars, and campus events [...]

Julien Camirand Lemire, co-founder and CEO of Nord Quantique, is interviewed by Yuval Boger. Julien discusses Nord Quantique's bosonic code approach, which uses microwave photons in superconducting cavities to achieve quantum error correction without large qubit overhead, including their GKP and Tesseract code demonstrations and a quantum error correction gain that has more than doubled since 2024. They explore the company's roadmap toward 10^-7 to 10^-9 error rates by 2032, the four-qubit system entering operation this year, and how Quebec's Sherbrooke ecosystem has enabled a capital-efficient build. They also discuss high-rate codes, transmon-based scaling challenges, and much more. Key Takeaways Nord [...]

Qunnect and Monarch Quantum have announced a strategic partnership aimed at accelerating the commercialization, miniaturization, and scalable manufacturing of entanglement-based quantum networking hardware. The collaboration combines Qunnect’s field-deployed entanglement distribution technology with Monarch Quantum’s expertise in photonic system engineering, product packaging, and scalable manufacturing. Together, the companies plan to build modular, ruggedized variants of Qunnect’s Carina turnkey entanglement platform. Monarch has expertise in robotic, machine-vision guided manufacturing to improve cost, size, and reliability. In a photonic system it is important to reduce photon losses in the system as much as possible. Monarch's expertise in co-packaged optics and precise, repeatable, and reliable [...]