Mohamed Abdel-Kareem

The National Quantum Federated Foundry (NQFF) and Qolab have entered into a research collaboration to develop integrated cryogenic low-pass filters for quantum processors. The project aims to resolve hardware bottlenecks in scaling superconducting and spin-qubit systems by transitioning from discrete, bulky filter components to semiconductor-wafer-scale manufacturing. These filters are essential for shielding qubits from high-frequency microwave noise, which otherwise induces decoherence at millikelvin temperatures. The technical focus involves leveraging NQFF’s nanofabrication capabilities and Qolab’s systems expertise to produce filters directly on silicon wafers. This methodology allows for denser integration with qubit circuits and reduces the physical footprint within dilution refrigerators, facilitating [...]

IQM Finland Oy and Real Asset Acquisition Corp. (Nasdaq: RAAQ) have entered into a definitive business combination agreement, positioning IQM as the first European quantum computing company to list on a U.S. stock exchange. The transaction values IQM at a pre-money equity valuation of approximately USD 1.8 billion. Upon closing, the combined entity is expected to hold a cash position exceeding USD 450 million, including USD 175 million from RAAQ’s trust account, USD 134 million from PIPE financing, and USD 172 million in existing cash reserves. The company operates a vertically integrated model for superconducting quantum computers, maintaining an internal chip [...]

The Australian Government has finalized $12.7 million AUD ($9 million USD) in funding for eight projects under Stage 2 of the Critical Technologies Challenge Program (CTCP). This funding round supports the transition of quantum-based solutions from feasibility studies to proof-of-concept demonstrations. Aligned with the National Quantum Strategy, these grants aim to catalyze the industrialization of quantum hardware and software across sectors of national significance, including energy, resources, and healthcare. The program follows a dual-stage structure where participants receive up to $5 million to build working prototypes capable of operating in relevant environments. In the resource exploration sector, Loughan Technology Group Pty [...]

The University of Calgary’s Institute for Quantum Science and Technology (IQST) has joined the national Quantum Co-laboratory as the network enters its second five-year term. This partnership links UCalgary with the University of British Columbia’s Blusson Quantum Matter Institute, Université de Sherbrooke’s Institut quantique, and the University of Waterloo’s Institute for Quantum Computing. The consortium integrates specialized Canadian research infrastructure and expertise to facilitate quantum technology development across academic, industrial, and government sectors. The initiative provides distributed access to advanced facilities and technical expertise required for quantum innovation. UCalgary integrates its transdisciplinary quantum research ecosystem—including the qHub and qLab infrastructure—into the [...]

Tectonic Labs has released PQ Wallet, a browser-based EVM extension supporting Falcon-512 quantum-resistant signatures. The implementation operates at the application layer, maintaining compatibility with Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) chains without necessitating modifications to Layer 1 protocols. The wallet is currently available for Chrome and Firefox, with additional command-line interface (CLI) support for automated developer workflows and integration into existing protocol infrastructures. The architecture provides two distinct operating modes to manage the transition from classical to post-quantum cryptography. The "Quantum-secure" mode utilizes Falcon-512 signatures immediately, which results in higher transaction fees due to the increased data size of quantum-resistant keys and signatures. [...]

https://youtu.be/8jclh7tIBaY MerLin 0.3 is an open-source framework developed by Quandela for the systematic exploration of photonic and hybrid quantum machine learning (QML). Built on the Perceval SDK, it utilizes Strong Linear Optical Simulation (SLOS) to perform exact quantum state computation within a PyTorch-native environment. The architecture is centered on the QuantumLayer, a torch.nn.Module that enables end-to-end differentiable training of linear-optical circuits. By precomputing sparse photon-number transition graphs, the framework accelerates gradient-based optimization of circuit parameters, such as phase shifters and beam-splitters, directly within standard classical AI pipelines. The framework supports multiple data encoding methodologies, including angle encoding for Fourier-like feature mapping [...]

SEALSQ Corp (NASDAQ: LAES) has finalized a second strategic investment in EeroQ, a U.S.-based quantum hardware company developing an architecture based on electrons on superfluid helium (eHe). This follow-on investment, executed through the SEALQUANTUM.com platform, builds upon SEALSQ's initial entry into EeroQ in December 2025. The capital injection is part of a broader "Quantum Made in USA" strategy intended to establish a sovereign, vertical security stack that integrates post-quantum cryptography (PQC) with scalable quantum processing units (QPUs). The eHe architecture utilizes electron spins trapped on a superfluid helium surface, a method that offers long coherence times and CMOS-compatible fabrication. EeroQ recently [...]

Tower Semiconductor and Xanadu have expanded their partnership to develop a manufacturable silicon photonics platform for fault-tolerant quantum computing. This collaboration utilizes Tower’s high-volume foundry infrastructure to industrialize Xanadu’s photonic circuit designs, transitioning hardware from prototype to demonstrator systems. The joint engineering effort focuses on a custom production flow for a specialized material stack designed to maintain optical performance and scalability as system complexity increases. Technical developments center on the optimization of ultra-low loss silicon nitride (SiN) waveguides and integrated photodiodes within standard product flows. These components are critical for measurement-based quantum computing (MBQC) architectures, which require the generation and entanglement [...]

Quantum eMotion Corp. (TSXV: QNC, FSE: 34Q0) has received approval to list its common shares on the NYSE American. Trading is scheduled to commence at market open on approximately February 24, 2026, under the ticker symbol "QNC". Upon the effectiveness of this listing, the company will terminate its trading activities on the OTCQB venture market while maintaining its current listings on the TSX Venture Exchange and the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. The company specializes in quantum-safe cybersecurity hardware and software, utilizing a patented Quantum Random Number Generator (QRNG) based on electron tunneling. This technology is being integrated into CMOS-compatible semiconductors (65nm) to [...]

Alpine Quantum Technologies (AQT) and Scaleway have established a partnership to integrate the IBEX Q1 trapped-ion quantum processing unit (QPU) into Scaleway’s Quantum-as-a-Service (QaaS) platform. This deployment provides industrial and research organizations with access to universal quantum hardware hosted on European sovereign cloud infrastructure. The integration is designed to support high-performance computing (HPC) and quantum computing hybrid workflows, utilizing AQT’s hardware in coordination with Scaleway’s classical computing resources. The IBEX Q1 system utilizes trapped-ion technology characterized by all-to-all qubit connectivity and high gate fidelity. The hardware is accessible through standard open-source frameworks, including Qiskit, Cirq, and Pennylane, requiring no prior reservations [...]