Mohamed Abdel-Kareem

Quantum Motion, a UK-based quantum computing scale-up, has announced a milestone in scalable quantum computing by demonstrating rapid, large-scale characterization of quantum devices fabricated using commercial semiconductor processes. The company designed a silicon chip featuring an integrated array of 1,024 quantum dots on an area of less than 0.1mm², validated in under five minutes—100 times faster than current methods. The chips were manufactured by GlobalFoundries, a leading semiconductor manufacturer, marking a strategic partnership to develop scalable silicon-based quantum processors. The achievement, detailed in a peer-reviewed Nature Electronics paper, highlights the compatibility of quantum devices with high-volume semiconductor manufacturing. Quantum Motion’s chip, Bloomsbury, was [...]

IonQ (NYSE: IONQ), a leader in quantum computing and networking, has completed the acquisition of Qubitekk, a prominent quantum networking company. IonQ had previously announced it would be acquiring Qubitekk in an all-cash deal for $22 million in November of last year. The deal brings Qubitekk’s advanced technology, team, and patent portfolio into IonQ’s operations, bolstering its position in quantum networking and accelerating the development of quantum internet infrastructure. This acquisition will add to the previous networking technology IonQ received when it acquired the assets of Canadian startup Entangled Networks in January 2023. Quantum networks, which enable secure communication and distributed [...]

Norma, a quantum security and computing company, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with U.S.-based Maybell Quantum to introduce an integrated quantum computing system in the Korean market. The collaboration focuses on combining Maybell Quantum’s cryogenic cooling systems with Norma’s quantum factory infrastructure to accelerate the commercialization of quantum computers in Korea. The partnership will integrate Maybell Quantum’s advanced quantum processor unit (QPU), control electronics, and cryogenic cooling system with Norma’s quantum factory system. Both companies plan to engage in joint marketing, technical demonstrations, and customer expansion. Maybell Quantum will provide technical support to ensure seamless compatibility, while Norma will [...]

BTQ Technologies Corp. has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with South Korea’s Future Quantum Convergence Forum (FQCF), Quantum Industrial Standard Association (QuINSA), and Future Quantum Convergence Institute (QCI) to advance quantum technology innovation and global cooperation. The collaboration focuses on industrial standards, joint events, and industry-academic programs, aligning with South Korea’s national quantum strategy to establish itself as a global quantum economy hub by 2035. South Korea’s quantum goals include developing a 1,000-qubit quantum computer, building a 100-km quantum network, and fostering 1,200 quantum companies by the early 2030s. While these targets are ambitious, BTQ emphasizes the partnership’s role [...]

IonQ, in collaboration with Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), has introduced a hybrid quantum algorithm that significantly enhances the efficiency of quantum optimization tasks. Based on Quantum Imaginary Time Evolution (QITE), the algorithm reduces the number of two-qubit gates required by over 85% for a 28-qubit problem compared to the Quantum Approximate Optimization Algorithm (QAOA). This improvement was validated using IonQ’s Aria and Forte quantum systems. The new algorithm offers superior noise tolerance, making it particularly effective for solving complex combinatorial optimization problems. Its development aligns with the growing demand for practical quantum computing applications in areas such as energy grid [...]

© Boykov/Shutterstock/FOTODOM Researchers at Lomonosov Moscow State University (MSU) and the Russian Quantum Center have developed Russia's first prototype of a 50-qubit quantum computer based on neutral rubidium atoms. This milestone aligns with Russia's 2020 Quantum Computing Roadmap, which targets the creation of a quantum system with a minimum of 50 qubits by the end of 2024. The prototype utilizes single rubidium atoms trapped in optical tweezers formed by focused laser beams. An experimental test of the system was conducted on December 19, 2024. According to the MSU Physics Department’s Quantum Technologies Center, the prototype features a quantum register of 50 [...]

Qolab, Inc., a company developing superconducting quantum computing, announced the successful close of its Series A financing round, raising over $16 million. The round was led by Octave Ventures, with significant co-investment from the Development Bank of Japan Inc. (DBJ), the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF), and Phoenix Venture Partners (PVP). This investment will accelerate Qolab’s mission to develop scalable and reliable quantum computing systems for real-world applications. The funding will enable Qolab to enhance its team of quantum scientists and engineers, accelerate the development of its high-coherence qubit technology, and expand its superconducting quantum processors' scalability. By collaborating with industry [...]

Synergy Quantum, a global leader in quantum-secure communication technologies, has deployed its state-of-the-art Quantum Random Number Generator (QRNG) at the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), India. This collaboration bolsters India’s cryptographic resilience and enhances Post-Quantum Encryption (PQE) capabilities. At the heart of the QRNG lies Synergy Quantum’s proprietary DISC™ protocol (Source-Device Independent Self-Certification), which uses quantum photonics to ensure true, verifiable randomness. Unlike traditional methods, this approach eliminates vulnerabilities, providing secure and scalable randomness for critical cryptographic applications. The QRNG will play a pivotal role in securing India's communications infrastructure, offering uncompromising security and high-performance key generation essential for [...]

In a pioneering move for quantum technology, Nanyang Technological University (NTU) and the National University of Singapore (NUS) have launched AQSolotl, a deep-tech startup presenting CHRONOS-Q—a state-of-the-art quantum controller designed to integrate classical computing systems with quantum computers. This innovation positions Singapore at the forefront of the global quantum ecosystem, with wide-ranging applications across industries. CHRONOS-Q tackles the complexity of controlling quantum computers by acting as a translator between classical and quantum systems. It enables efficient control via standard computing devices, features an intuitive interface, and significantly reduces operational barriers, paving the way for broader adoption. Its modular, compact design ensures [...]

Unitary Fund, through its French subsidiary, has secured a three-year grant as part of the QLASS project, funded by the European Commission’s Horizon Europe program. The project, which received €6 million ($6.26M USD) in total, allocated €680,000 ($709K USD) to Unitary Fund France to lead software development efforts. The QLASS project focuses on developing quantum glass-based photonic integrated circuits and related software for quantum computing. Unitary Fund will design an end-to-end compilation stack, adapting algorithms to work with photonic hardware developed by consortium partners. Leveraging expertise in open-source quantum software, Unitary Fund will integrate algorithm design, simulation, compilation, and error mitigation [...]