Mohamed Abdel-Kareem

Pasqal, one of the leaders in neutral-atom quantum computing, in collaboration with GENCI and EDF, has successfully demonstrated the use of quantum computing to optimize energy demand forecasting for electric vehicle (EV) smart charging. The project, part of the Pack Quantique (PAQ) initiative, utilized Pasqal’s 100-qubit quantum system to address the growing complexity of energy supply and demand as EV adoption increases. With 26% of new cars sold in France in 2023 being EVs or plug-in hybrids, the need for accurate energy forecasting has become critical. Pasqal’s neutral-atom quantum technology offers a robust solution for managing complex data sets, enabling more precise predictions and efficient resource [...]

ParityQC, a quantum architecture company, and the University of Hamburg have launched the QuADro (Quantum Algorithms for Drug Repurposing) project, aiming to develop quantum computing frameworks and algorithms for personalized medicine. Funded by the Investitions- und Förderbank Hamburg (IFBHH), the project will run from January 2025 to June 2027, focusing on drug development and repurposing using quantum computing. Quantum computing holds significant potential to address complex computational challenges in bioinformatics, such as identifying disease mechanisms and enabling targeted pharmacological interventions. Current methods for analyzing biological data are computationally intensive and often yield suboptimal results, making quantum computing a promising solution for transformative advancements [...]

The Platform for Digital and Quantum Innovation of Quebec (PINQ²) has appointed Marie-Claude Messier as Executive Director, effective January 13, 2025. Messier brings over 20 years of experience in Information Technology, e-Business, and e-Health, with a strong background in business launches and market development. She succeeds Éric Capelle, who resigned to focus on community development projects. Julie Lavoie, Chairwoman of the Board of Directors of PINQ², expressed confidence in Messier's leadership to guide the organization toward a promising future in digital and quantum technologies. A news release from PINQ² announcing her appointment can be accessed here. Spectral Capital has made two [...]

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Technology Transitions has announced the expansion of its Quantum in Space Collaboration, adding five new signatories: Boeing, Axiom Space, Vescent, Qrypt, and USRA. Blue Origin is also reviewing the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). These new partners join existing collaborators, including Infleqtion, Accenture, and Nebula, to advance quantum technologies for space applications. The collaboration aims to explore the use of quantum computing, sensing, and networking to support a secure space economy, including resource exploration, manufacturing, and secure communications. Key initiatives include developing unhackable mesh networks, hybrid quantum computing capabilities, and leveraging microgravity for advanced materials and manufacturing. Rima Oueid, DOE’s Senior Commercialization Executive, [...]

The Technology Innovation Institute (TII) and ASPIRE, subsidiaries of the Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC), have signed a landmark R&D agreement with ADNOC to advance sustainable energy solutions using quantum technology. The collaboration will focus on carbon storage monitoring and battery optimization, with plans to expand into autonomous robotics, propulsion systems, and renewable energy technologies. The partnership leverages TII’s expertise in quantum sensing to enhance carbon capture and storage (CCS) systems by detecting environmental changes and preventing leaks. It also aims to develop non-invasive methods for measuring battery performance, enabling better recycling processes and sustainable energy storage solutions. Dr. Najwa Aaraj, [...]

Classiq, a leading quantum computing software company, and Florence Quantum Labs have announced a collaboration to develop quantum-enhanced solutions for precision agriculture. The partnership, aligned with the International Year of Quantum Science and Technologies (2025), aims to address global food security and sustainability challenges by leveraging quantum computing and advanced biosensors. The collaboration will use Classiq’s quantum development platform to create scalable AI-quantum hybrid algorithms for ecosystem modeling, soil health monitoring, and nutrient management. Florence Quantum Labs’ expertise in quantum-enhanced biosensors and precision agriculture will complement Classiq’s technology, enabling more efficient and accurate farming practices. Nir Minerbi, CEO of Classiq, highlighted [...]

Czech cybersecurity startup Wultra has secured €3 million ($3.09 million USD) in funding from Tensor Ventures, Elevator Ventures, and J&T Ventures to accelerate the development of its post-quantum authentication technology. The investment will help financial institutions safeguard against quantum threats, which could render traditional cryptographic methods obsolete within the next five years. Wultra’s solutions, including its mobile-first software authentication and hardware authenticator Talisman, are already trusted by major European banks such as Raiffeisen Bank International, Erste Digital, and OTP Bank. The company’s hardware is manufactured entirely within the European Union, ensuring compliance with stringent security standards like PSD3 and eIDAS 2.0. The funding will support Wultra’s [...]

SandboxAQ, a leader in quantitative AI for medical applications, has announced an expanded collaboration with Mayo Clinic to explore the combined use of electrocardiography (ECG) and magnetocardiography (MCG) using a quantum based sensor for monitoring amyloidosis, a condition characterized by abnormal protein buildup in organs, including the heart. The partnership aims to develop a non-invasive diagnostic solution that integrates ECG’s reliability with MCG’s sensitivity due to the quantum based sensing technology it uses. This enables earlier detection of cardiac changes and improved tracking of disease progression and treatment response. The collaboration builds on ongoing research at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, [...]

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science has launched a $625 million funding opportunity to support National Quantum Information Science Research Centers. These multi-institutional, multidisciplinary centers aim to accelerate breakthroughs in quantum information science (QIS), supporting the National Quantum Initiative Act. The initiative will focus on quantum communications, computing, simulation, devices, sensors, and materials, with the goal of developing world-leading capabilities in QIS. Each center will integrate basic research, engineering, and technology development to deliver prototype quantum platforms and scientific breakthroughs. Proposals must be led by DOE national laboratories, with other institutions participating as subawardees. DOE is expected to make [...]

The American Physical Society (APS) has partnered with HKA Marketing Communications, naming the agency the official global public relations partner for the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology (IYQ). Designated by the United Nations for 2025, IYQ aims to raise global awareness of quantum science and its potential to revolutionize industries and improve lives worldwide. HKA, recognized as the only PR agency dedicated to the quantum industry, will lead efforts to communicate the impact of quantum technologies and inspire the next generation of quantum professionals. The partnership will support UNESCO and APS in organizing global initiatives, events, and outreach programs throughout [...]