Mohamed Abdel-Kareem

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 [...]

SEEQC, a leader in digital chip-based quantum computing systems, has secured $30 million in funding to accelerate the development and commercialization of its full-stack quantum computing platform. The round was led by NordicNinja and Booz Allen Ventures, with participation from SIP Capital, alongside existing investors EQT Ventures, M-Ventures (Merck KGaA, Darmstadt Germany), BlueYard Capital, FAM, and Asset Management. SEEQC’s proprietary Single Flux Quantum (SFQ) technology integrates quantum and classical functions onto a single digital processor, operating at ultra-low temperatures alongside qubits. This approach replaces bulky, mixed analog/digital hardware with a chip-based system, reducing costs by up to 97% and energy usage by 100,000 times compared to classical chips. The platform [...]

IonQ (NYSE: IONQ) has announced a $21.1 million project with the United States Air Force Research Lab (AFRL) to develop secure quantum networking infrastructure. The initiative, facilitated through IonQ’s recent acquisition of Qubitekk, will focus on establishing free-space optical links between ground stations and drones, enhancing secure communication and distributed quantum computing capabilities. The project, based at the Innovare Advancement Center in Rome, New York, aims to create high-performing quantum network access points and integrate quantum hardware with existing telecommunications infrastructure. This collaboration builds on IonQ’s growing momentum in quantum networking, including a $54.5 million contract with AFRL in September 2024 [...]

HENSOLDT, a leading sensor solutions provider, has been awarded a contract under the DLR Quantum Computing Initiative (DLR QCI) for the QUA-SAR research project. The initiative, funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Protection, aims to optimize complex radar remote sensing scenarios using quantum computing. Collaborating with the German Aerospace Center (DLR) and Tensor AI Solutions GmbH, HENSOLDT seeks to address challenges in radar resource management, particularly in dynamic, multi-sensor environments. Future radar systems will rely on multi-platform networks, requiring real-time task distribution that conventional computers struggle to handle. Quantum computing offers a potential solution, enabling faster [...]

The University of Birmingham has partnered with Paragraf, a UK-based graphene technology company, to explore the potential of graphene sensors in quantum computing. Funded by a £1.4 million ($1.71 million USD) Innovate UK grant and a £2 million ($2.44 million USD) UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship, the collaboration aims to scale up the production of graphene on six-inch wafers and investigate its properties at ultra-low temperatures, a critical requirement for quantum computing applications. Graphene, a single layer of carbon atoms, offers unique electrical conductivity and strength, making it a promising material for quantum computing. However, challenges in manufacturing at scale and cryogenic [...]

The EQUSPACE consortium, led by the University of Jyväskylä, has secured €3.2 million ($3.27 million USD) in funding from the European Innovation Council’s (EIC) Pathfinder Open program to develop a silicon-based quantum information system. The four-year project, set to begin on February 1, 2025, brings together five partners from three EU countries, including research institutes VTT (Finland), Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (Germany), AMOLF (Netherlands), and Finnish quantum startup SemiQon. The project aims to create a scalable quantum technology platform using silicon spin qubits based on impurity atoms. Key challenges, such as scalable readout and coupling mechanisms, will be addressed through innovative approaches, including [...]

Elmos Semiconductor SE, a leading automotive semiconductor supplier, and ID Quantique (IDQ), a global leader in quantum cybersecurity, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop the world’s smallest monolithically integrated Quantum Random Number Generator (QRNG). The 2mm x 2mm QRNG chip leverages quantum principles to generate high-quality randomness, ensuring robust cryptographic security against cyber threats, including temperature variations, physical pressure, and electromagnetic interference. The partnership combines Elmos’ expertise in semiconductor development with IDQ’s quantum technology leadership. Early prototypes demonstrate ultra-low power consumption, fast start-up times, and scalable key rates, making the solution ideal for automotive, IoT, and communication industries. [...]

Pasqal, a leader in neutral atom quantum computing, has announced a strategic partnership with Riverlane, a pioneer in quantum error correction (QEC), to advance the development of fault-tolerant quantum systems. The collaboration integrates Pasqal’s scalable neutral atom platform with Riverlane’s Deltaflow QEC stack, aiming to address the reliability challenges of current quantum systems and enable consistent, error-free computations. Fault-tolerant quantum computing is critical for unlocking practical applications in fields such as energy, pharmaceuticals, and artificial intelligence. The partnership will focus on co-developing technologies to achieve early fault-tolerant systems, leveraging Pasqal’s high-connectivity neutral atom architecture and Riverlane’s expertise in real-time error correction. [...]

Quantum Computing Inc. (QCi) (Nasdaq: QUBT) has announced the receipt of its third and fourth purchase orders for its thin-film lithium niobate (TFLN) photonic chip foundry, marking the successful conclusion of its 2024 Pilot Launch Program. The orders, from a leading European technical university and a Canadian photonic integrated circuit (PIC) design house, highlight growing demand for QCi’s TFLN technology. The university will utilize QCi’s periodically poled lithium niobate (PPLN) structures for advanced telecommunications applications, while the Canadian company’s order includes the taping out of a custom TFLN PIC chip, with delivery expected in Q2 2025. These orders underscore QCi’s progress [...]

Quantum Computing Inc. (QCi) (Nasdaq: QUBT), a leader in integrated photonics and quantum optics, has announced a private placement of 8,163,266 shares of common stock at 12.25 per share, raising12.25 per share, raising100 million in gross proceeds. The offering, expected to close on or around January 9, 2025, will support the company’s working capital and general corporate purposes, including the development and manufacturing of its photonics, thin-film lithium niobate (TFLN), and quantum technologies. This funding follows QCi’s recent capital raises, bringing its total gross proceeds since November 2024 to $190 million. Most recently, the company announced it had raised $50 million last [...]