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Welinq, a leading quantum interconnects company, has secured a significant European Investment Council (EIC) Transition grant of €2.5 million to advance neutral atom quantum memory technology. This grant, part of the Quantum Internet Alliance's quantum flagship initiative in collaboration with Sorbonne University and CNRS, will fuel the development of products crucial for the realization of the Quantum Internet and the integration of quantum computers. Welinq aims to establish itself as a frontrunner in European Quantum Internet infrastructure by leveraging its cutting-edge quantum memory technology. The support from the European Union will enable Welinq to translate its research into industrial quantum networking solutions, essential [...]

Infleqtion has unveiled a new distribution alliance with Laser 2000 UK, a move aimed at broadening the accessibility of Infleqtion's Quantum Cores products across academic and commercial markets in the UK. Effective as of April 1, 2024, this partnership will facilitate the availability of various products, including UHV glass cells, complete MOT vacuum systems, and end-user cold atom instrumentation. Neil Anderson, VP of Quantum Cores, highlighted the growing demand for their products in cold atom research and workforce training, citing recent installations at prestigious universities. Peter Collins, Technical Marketing Director at Laser 2000 UK, expressed enthusiasm about integrating quantum technologies into [...]

Classiq, a leading quantum computing software company, has partnered with Quantum Intelligence Corp. (QIC, Korea) to accelerate drug development through quantum computing applications in pharmacology. Under Classiq’s Quantum Computing For Life Sciences & Healthcare Center, established with NVIDIA, the collaboration aims to enhance drug discovery, design, and prediction of side effects using quantum computing. QIC, a South Korean startup, utilizes the QUEST-ADMET platform, integrating quantum computing and AI to predict compound properties for drug safety and efficacy assessment. The partnership seeks to leverage Classiq’s quantum computing platform and QIC’s drug development platform to improve efficiency and accuracy in drug development processes. [...]

Quobly, a French quantum hardware startup developing silicon spin qubit-based quantum computing, has announced a significant partnership with Montreal-based Nanoacademic Technologies, renowned for its digital simulation and modeling tools for quantum technologies. This collaboration aims to enhance Quobly's research and development efforts surrounding silicon spin qubits by leveraging Nanoacademic Technologies' QTCAD® software platform, the world's first commercial finite-element modeling software for spin qubits in semiconductors. The integration of QTCAD® is expected to accelerate the journey towards realizing a scalable silicon-based quantum processor by providing advanced simulation capabilities. Quobly's CEO & co-founder, Maud Vinet, expressed confidence in the partnership's ability to drive [...]

Researchers from Multiverse Computing and CounterCraft have collaborated to develop a quantum-inspired tensor network based algorithm enhancing cyber attack detection. Known as the Matrix Product State (MPS) model, it achieved 100% detection of attacks, employing adversary-generated threat intelligence instead of rule-based systems. This innovation significantly reduces false positives compared to classical models while enhancing interpretability, crucial for business users and regulators. The model's efficacy was tested on various attack types, demonstrating its ability to distinguish normal from abnormal behavior. This development marks a significant advancement in cybersecurity defense, leveraging quantum techniques to anticipate and counteract evolving threats. A press release describing [...]

Terra Quantum AG, a prominent hybrid quantum computing company based in Germany and Switzerland, has entered into a strategic partnership with MegazoneCloud Corporation, a leading South Korean cloud managed services provider. The collaboration aims to drive the adoption of quantum technologies across key Asian markets, particularly focusing on sectors such as finance, manufacturing, weather forecasting, and smart city projects. South Korea's ambitious goal to elevate its quantum technology capabilities to 85% of US levels by 2035 has spurred significant investments, positioning the country as a key player in the global quantum economy. The partnership between Terra Quantum and MegazoneCloud seeks to [...]

ORCA Computing, Pixel Photonics, Sparrow Quantum, and the Niels Bohr Institute (NBI) have announced their collaboration on the Eurostars project 'SupremeQ,' aimed at accelerating the development and commercialization of photonic quantum computing technologies. Supported by Eurostars funding, the project will leverage single-photon sources from Sparrow Quantum and NBI, single-photon detectors from Pixel Photonics, and full-stack photonic quantum computing system architecture from ORCA Computing. The consortium aims to drive breakthrough innovation in photonic quantum computing, addressing key challenges such as system engineering for scale and high acquisition costs. The project targets pioneering solutions for performance, packaging, and system integration, with the ultimate [...]

IonQ and South Carolina Quantum (SC Quantum) have formed a strategic agreement aimed at advancing quantum computing in South Carolina. Under this agreement, IonQ will provide quantum computing capabilities and professional services to SC Quantum partners, including academic institutions. Additionally, both entities will collaborate to develop quantum-specific academic coursework to train future members of the quantum workforce. SC Quantum will work alongside IonQ to expedite the integration of quantum technologies into enterprises, startups, and industries across South Carolina. This partnership signifies South Carolina's commitment to fostering quantum skill sets and building quantum-smart technologies within the state's economy. The collaboration between IonQ [...]

Six French cyber players, including Thales, TheGreenBow, CryptoExperts, CryptoNext Security, ANSSI, and Inria, have formed the RESQUE consortium to develop post-quantum cryptography solutions safeguarding communication networks against quantum computer threats. With €6 million ($6.5M USD) funding from the French government and EU, the project aims to create hybrid post-quantum VPNs and high-performance hardware security modules. Thales leads algorithm integration, while TheGreenBow focuses on VPN expertise, and CryptoExperts and CryptoNext Security handle encryption. ANSSI contributes research framework, and Inria provides fundamental research support. Thales, with €17.6 billion ($19.1M USD) sales in 2022, is a global leader in advanced technologies. CryptoExperts specializes in [...]