Mohamed Abdel-Kareem

Quantum Computing Inc. (QCi) (Nasdaq: QUBT) has announced a collaboration with the Sanders Tri-Institutional Therapeutics Discovery Institute (Sanders TDI) to support computational biomedicine research. QCi will provide Sanders TDI with cloud-based access to its Dirac-3 Entropy Quantum Computing systems, which operate at room temperature and low power, to assist in solving complex optimization problems in drug discovery and biomolecular modeling. Sanders TDI, a non-profit drug discovery institute comprising Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, The Rockefeller University, and Weill Cornell Medicine, focuses on advancing preclinical studies to block disease initiation and progression. The collaboration will explore quantum-enabled applications in computational chemistry, aiming [...]

Miami University in Oxford, Ohio and the Cleveland Clinic have announced a partnership to establish Ohio’s first specialized degree programs in quantum computing, positioning the state as a global leader in this transformative field. The collaboration will create bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs focused on quantum computing applications in healthcare and life sciences, leveraging Cleveland Clinic’s IBM Quantum System One, the world’s first quantum computer dedicated to healthcare research. The partnership will integrate Miami University’s academic expertise with Cleveland Clinic’s biomedical research capabilities, fostering innovation and workforce development. Miami will establish a physical presence in the Cleveland Innovation District, providing students [...]

Welinq, a leader in modular quantum computing and quantum networking, has unveiled araQne, its first compiler designed for distributed quantum computing (DQC). The software addresses the challenge of scaling quantum computations by partitioning large algorithms and distributing them across a network of smaller quantum processing units (QPUs), enabling tasks that exceed the capacity of individual devices. araQne optimizes resource usage and minimizes quantum communication requirements, leveraging advanced gate arrangement techniques and quantum communication protocols. It plays a key role in initiatives like AQADOC, a global effort to develop distributed quantum algorithms for energy production and management, in collaboration with partners such as EDF, [...]

PsiQuantum and Boehringer Ingelheim have reported on a new approach for quantum chemistry calculations that leverage the Active Volume (AV) feature in PsiQuantum’s architecture. This approach is estimated to provide a 234x speedup in calculating the electronic structure of Cytochrome P450 and a 278x speedup for FeMoco. These advancements bring closer the practical application in future quantum computers for pharmaceutical drug design and sustainable agriculture. The research, published on the pre-print server arXiv in the paper "Faster Quantum Chemistry Simulations on a Quantum Computer with Improved Tensor Factorization and Active Volume Compilation", combines PsiQuantum’s Active Volume (AV) architecture, which optimizes quantum resource utilization, with novel algorithmic techniques [...]

Researchers at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) have secured over €900,000 ($930K USD) in funding to develop quantum bits (qubits) based on topological insulators, aiming to create quantum computers smaller and more affordable. Led by Professor Dr. Vojislav Krstić, the project focuses on overcoming the current limitation of quantum computers, which require extremely low temperatures (near -273°C) to operate. Topological insulators, known for their stability and reliable information transmission, could enable qubits to function at higher temperatures, reducing the need for complex cooling systems. This breakthrough would make quantum computers smaller, more affordable, and energy-efficient, paving the way for integration into everyday applications [...]

QCentroid, a leader in quantum computing solutions, has partnered with Innsomnia, Spain’s leading innovation accelerator, to integrate quantum technology into Innsomnia’s ecosystem of startups, scaleups, and corporate innovators. Through this collaboration, users will gain access to QCentroid’s QuantumOps platform, enabling them to solve complex problems faster, more efficiently, and at a lower cost—without requiring specialized quantum expertise. Quantum computing is a key driver of Europe’s technological and economic future, with projections estimating an €850 billion ($878 billion USD) economic impact over the next two decades. This partnership aligns with QCentroid’s mission to democratize quantum computing and strengthen Europe’s position as a [...]

D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE: QBTS), a leader in quantum computing systems, and Carahsoft Technology Corp., a trusted government IT solutions provider, have announced a partnership to expand access to D-Wave’s quantum computing technologies for the public sector. Under the agreement, Carahsoft will serve as D-Wave’s Master Government Aggregator®, making its annealing quantum computing solutions available through various government contract vehicles, including NASA SEWP V, ITES-SW2, and OMNIA Partners. The collaboration aims to address complex optimization challenges faced by government agencies, national labs, and systems integrators. D-Wave’s solutions, including real-time access to its Advantage™ quantum systems via the Leap™ cloud service, workforce [...]

Quantum Brilliance (QB), a leader in room-temperature diamond quantum technology, has raised $20 million in a Series A funding round. The investment includes contributions from global deep tech and semiconductor investors such as Main Sequence, In-Q-Tel (IQT), and Intervalley Ventures, National Reconstruction Fund Corporation (NRFC), Breakthrough Victoria (BV), Alium Capital Management, Investible, and Jelix Ventures. QB will use the funds to construct a quantum diamond foundry, and develop quantum sensing prototypes with partners, and meet commitments with their customers and advance their IP. Diamond quantum technology offers compact, ruggedized, and room-temperature solutions for quantum computing, sensing, and networking, making it ideal for mass deployment and integration into [...]

Researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), in collaboration with EPB of Chattanooga and the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC), have successfully demonstrated the first transmission of an entangled quantum signal using multiple wavelength channels and automatic polarization stabilization over a commercial network with no downtime. This innovation marks a significant step toward the development of a more secure and capable quantum internet. The team utilized automatic polarization compensation (APC) to stabilize quantum signals transmitted over EPB’s fiber-optic network, ensuring uninterrupted operation for over 30 hours. The method, which employs reference signals generated by lasers, minimizes interference caused by environmental [...]

SEALSQ Corp (NASDAQ: LAES), a leader in post-quantum cryptography and semiconductor solutions, in collaboration with WISeSat AG, a subsidiary of WISeKey International Holding Ltd (NASDAQ: WKEY; SIX: WIHN), will launch six next-generation satellites in 2025. The first satellite was successfully launched on January 14, 2025, from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, in partnership with SpaceX. These satellites will feature advanced post-quantum cryptography and secure communication technologies, supporting a secure, scalable satellite constellation for machine-to-machine (M2M) communication. The Satellite-as-a-Service (Sataas) model will provide industries like logistics, precision agriculture, and critical infrastructure with resilient IoT solutions without requiring significant infrastructure investments. The [...]