Author: Mohamed Abdel-Kareem

    1. Qilimanjaro Quantum Tech Releases QiliSDK v0.3.0 with GPU-Accelerated Analog Simulation and Python 3.14 Support

      Qilimanjaro Quantum Tech has released QiliSDK v0.3.0, updating its open-source framework with GPU-accelerated analog simulation, Python 3.14 support, and enhanced classical optimization capabilities. This version introduces new features like a stabilizer state simulator and improved tensor network engine, making it a versatile tool for quantum computing research.

    2. IBM and Lockheed Martin Partner with ETH Zurich to Deploy Switzerland’s First IBM Quantum System Two

      IBM and Lockheed Martin, in an agreement with armasuisse, are establishing a national quantum innovation hub at ETH Zurich, featuring Switzerland's first on-premises IBM Quantum System Two by late 2026. This system, powered by the Nighthawk r2 processor, will be installed at the Swiss National Supercomputing Centre (CSCS) in Lugano, providing a quantum-centric supercomputing environment for hybrid classical-quantum workflows. The initiative, funded by Swiss defense procurement, aims to advance quantum research and includes dedicated defense R&D programs.

    1. Fujitsu and Yaqumo Begin Hardware Validation of STAR Architecture on Neutral-Atom QPUs

      Fujitsu and Yaqumo have partnered to experimentally validate Fujitsu's STAR architecture on Yaqumo's neutral-atom quantum processors. This collaboration aims to reduce physical qubit overhead and improve quantum error correction by leveraging the strengths of neutral-atom systems. They are also integrating Fujitsu's Open Quantum Toolchain to enable external users to access diverse hardware modalities through a unified cloud interface.

    2. UC Berkeley Welcomes QuantrolOx to its Quantum Innovation Corridor

      UC Berkeley's Roger Herst Quantum Nexus has welcomed QuantrolOx, a UK-headquartered qubit automation startup, establishing its first North American base. This partnership, solidified by a five-year MOU, integrates QuantrolOx's Quantum EDGE software with UC Berkeley's quantum processing units to automate qubit tuning and calibration, aiming to standardize hardware pipelines and accelerate quantum computing development. The collaboration supports California's Quantum California initiative, fostering innovation in the deep-tech ecosystem.

    3. Universal Quantum Establishes First R&D Competency Centre Outside Europe in Singapore

      Universal Quantum has established its first R&D Competency Centre outside Europe in Singapore, backed by an investment exceeding SGD 30 million. This facility will serve as the company's Asia-Pacific headquarters for advanced ion-trap microchip manufacturing, packaging, and algorithmic co-design, in collaboration with Singaporean government bodies and research institutions. The center aims to develop high-density microchip modules for a million-qubit quantum computer and design fault-tolerant quantum algorithms for key industrial sectors in Singapore.

    4. Keyfactor Surpasses $200 Million ARR Amid Enterprise Post-Quantum Migration Surge

      Keyfactor has surpassed $200 million in annual recurring revenue in Q3 2026, driven by a 35% year-over-year growth and increasing demand for enterprise trust infrastructure due to post-quantum cryptography migration. This growth is further bolstered by a $1 billion+ investment from Summit Partners and the intent to acquire Cofide, enhancing Keyfactor's capabilities in machine identity security and cryptography management for various sectors, including government agencies and Fortune 100 enterprises.

    5. SandboxAQ and Northrop Grumman Flight-Test AQNav Quantum Navigation on Attritable Drone

      SandboxAQ and Northrop Grumman successfully flight-tested the AQNav magnetic navigation system on a Lumberjack® attritable drone, marking the first operational flight-test of MagNav on an expendable platform and the first pairing of magnetic anomaly navigation with visual navigation sensors on a one-way attack system. This demonstration validated AQNav's software-first architecture, which processes sensor telemetry using Large Quantitative Models and geomagnetic anomaly maps to enable real-time alternative positioning, navigation, and timing in GPS-denied environments, expanding its deployment options for low-cost defense systems.

    6. NVision Advances EuroHPC QOSMOS Project for Photonic-Interfaced Spin Qubits

      NVision Quantum Technologies has received €293,455 in Phase 1 funding from the EuroHPC Joint Undertaking for its QOSMOS project, aimed at developing a Photonic-Interfaced Quantum Computer (PIQC) architecture. This funding will support the creation of a roadmap for scaling their spin-qubit technology, which uses photonic integrated circuits to overcome scaling limitations. Successful completion of Phase 1 could lead to up to €30 million in EIB venture debt financing for manufacturing facilities.

    7. Xanadu and ASML Partner to Optimize Lithography Processes for Ultra-Low-Loss Quantum Photonics

      Xanadu Quantum Technologies and ASML are collaborating to improve lithography processes for quantum photonics, aiming to reduce optical signal loss in silicon photonic circuits. Their research focuses on minimizing Line Edge Roughness (LER) caused by DUV and EUV photolithography, which scatters photons in optical waveguides, with the goal of achieving ultra-smooth waveguide sidewalls for fault-tolerant quantum error correction.

    8. Quobly and Absolut System Execute Industrial Cryogenic Roadmap for Silicon Spin-Qubit Computers

      Quobly and Absolut System have partnered to develop advanced cryogenic infrastructure for silicon spin-qubit computers, successfully qualifying the QCube® 100-Class 3 platform. This system provides 100 mW cooling at 500 mK, essential for Quobly's integrated control logic architecture, paving the way for scaling to one million qubits by 2032. This collaboration, supported by significant funding, aims to establish mass-manufacturable quantum hardware.