Mohamed Abdel-Kareem

EeroQ has developed new microwave resonators designed to enhance the speed and accuracy of qubit readout in its electrons-on-helium quantum computing platform. Published in Physical Review Applied, the research demonstrates resonators fabricated using titanium nitride, a superconducting material with high kinetic inductance, which significantly improves measurement speed. The resonators integrate seamlessly with EeroQ’s CMOS-based quantum devices and exhibit microwave responses accurately predicted by theoretical models, validating their reliability. These advancements build on the principles of circuit quantum electrodynamics (cQED), a foundational technology for modern quantum computing. By leveraging cQED, EeroQ’s resonators enable fast, accurate, and space-efficient quantum information processing. The design allows a single resonator to read out [...]

IonQ has developed a next-generation ion trap vacuum package prototype that leverages Extreme High Vacuum (XHV) technology to enable compact, room-temperature quantum systems. The innovation eliminates the need for cryogenic cooling, reducing energy consumption and operational costs. The system achieves vacuum levels comparable to those on the Moon’s surface, using a novel assembly chamber and advanced manufacturing techniques, including material selection, optics, and micro-scale welding. The XHV technology simplifies quantum system design by making components modular and easier to maintain. It also removes the need for traditional vacuum pumps by enabling high pumping rates without moving parts. This advancement supports IonQ’s goal of scalable, enterprise-grade quantum [...]

The Government of Canada, through Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED), has announced a CA$8.1M ($5.7M USD) investment to bolster Sherbrooke’s quantum technology ecosystem. The funding supports four key organizations: Distriq, the Quebec Digital and Quantum Innovation Platform (PINQ2), the Accélérateur de création d’entreprises technologiques (ACET), and Nord Quantique. This initiative aligns with Canada’s National Quantum Strategy, aimed at strengthening the country’s leadership in quantum technologies. Distriq, Sherbrooke’s Quantum Innovation Zone, will receive CA$5.2M to equip its shared laboratory, DevTeQ, with state-of-the-art tools for quantum technology development. Additionally, PINQ2 and Distriq will receive CA$750,000 to support the Québec Quantique initiative, promoting Quebec’s quantum cluster globally. ACET, a business incubator affiliated with the [...]

Quantum eMotion Corp. (QeM) has announced a brokered private placement led by A.G.P. Canada Investments ULC, raising CA$6 million ($4.22 million USD) in gross proceeds. The offering, priced at CA$0.75 per unit, includes one common share and one warrant, with each warrant allowing the purchase of an additional share at CA$1.10 for three years. The funds will accelerate the company’s research and development (R&D) efforts, expand its R&D team, and support commercialization initiatives. The securities issued under the Listed Issuer Financing Exemption (LIFE) are expected to be freely tradeable, with no hold period under Canadian securities laws. The offering is also available to [...]

Silicon Quantum Computing (SQC) has achieved 98.9% accuracy in executing Grover’s algorithm without error correction, as published in Nature Nanotechnology on February 20, 2025. The result highlights the performance of SQC’s qubits, which are formed from phosphorus atoms embedded in pure silicon, offering longer coherence times, higher stability, and lower error rates compared to many artificially manufactured qubits. SQC’s proprietary atomic precision manufacturing process enables rapid iteration of chip designs within 1-2 weeks, providing a significant advantage in development speed. The company’s approach focuses on qubit quality and precision engineering, which are critical for scalable quantum computing. Michelle Simmons, SQC’s Founder and CEO, noted, “This achievement validates the strength of our [...]

Aravind Nagulu, an assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering at Northeastern University, has received a $500,000 National Science Foundation (NSF) CAREER Award to advance quantum computing hardware. His research focuses on reducing the costs and improving the scalability of quantum systems, which could accelerate breakthroughs in AI, cryptography, drug discovery, and energy research. Nagulu’s lab is working to address key challenges in quantum computing, such as the need for extremely low temperatures. This requires integrating compact, low-power circuits into dilution refrigerators, which cool quantum chips to near absolute zero. Additionally, his team is developing time-modulated superconducting circulators to replace bulky, [...]

Quantum algorithms company Phasecraft has announced a groundbreaking partnership with Quantinuum. The collaboration aims to combine Phasecraft’s cutting-edge quantum algorithms with Quantinuum’s state-of-the-art hardware to accelerate the path to quantum advantage. As part of the partnership, Phasecraft will gain access to Quantinuum’s System Model H2, a quantum computer with industry-leading 2-qubit gate fidelities of 99.9%. This will enable Phasecraft to run advanced algorithms and tackle ambitious applications in materials science and beyond. In return, Quantinuum will license Phasecraft’s patented compact encoding technology, a highly efficient method for encoding solid-state systems on quantum computers, for non-commercial research. “This collaboration is a major milestone in our mission [...]

CEA-Leti, in collaboration with Quobly, CEA-List, and CEA-Irig, has unveiled a cryo-CMOS charge-readout IC capable of simultaneous microsecond readouts for multiple qubits, achieving a record-low power consumption of 18.5μW per qubit. Presented at ISSCC 2025, the solution leverages FD-SOI CMOS technology and a capacitive-feedback transimpedance amplifier (CTIA) to enable 4- and 16-point quadrature-amplitude modulation (QAM), significantly reducing power use by 10x and footprint by 2x compared to existing methods. The innovation addresses key scalability challenges in quantum computing, such as wiring bottlenecks and cryogenic power constraints. Quentin Schmidt, lead author of the paper, noted, “This approach allows for efficient multiplexing of qubits, paving the way for scalable [...]

A team at QuTech, a collaboration between TU Delft and TNO, has demonstrated the initialization, readout, and universal control of four qubits encoded in eight germanium quantum dots. Published in Nature Nanotechnology and featured on its February issue cover, this work marks a significant step toward scalable quantum computing using semiconductor qubits. The researchers created a 4×2 array of quantum dots, enabling precise control and coupling of four qubits, a critical requirement for large-scale quantum systems. The team achieved high-fidelity quantum information transfer and entanglement swapping across qubits, with a 75% Bell state fidelity between the first and fourth qubits. This demonstrates the system’s capability to perform [...]

American Binary has introduced Ambit Client, the first enterprise VPN solution fully compliant with the NSA’s CNSA 2.0 standard for quantum resistance. Designed to counter "Harvest Now, Decrypt Later" (HNDL) attacks, Ambit Client ensures complete protection across all four cryptographic components required by CNSA 2.0: digital signatures, key exchange, bulk encryption (AEAD), and hashing. This includes the implementation of ML-KEM 1024 cryptography, which is mathematically proven to resist both classical and quantum attacks. Unlike traditional VPNs that rely on vulnerable methods like Diffie-Hellman key exchange or elliptic-curve cryptography, Ambit Client addresses the quantum security gap by providing end-to-end quantum resistance. Kevin Kane, CEO of American Binary, emphasized, “The quantum threat is not a future [...]