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Kipu Quantum GmbH, a German quantum software company, and Quantum-South, a Latin American quantum computing startup, have announced a strategic partnership to drive quantum computing applications in telecommunications, banking, financial services, and logistics across Latin America and beyond. This collaboration aims to harness the strengths of both companies to develop and deploy advanced quantum solutions that enhance efficiency, security, and profitability for businesses in key sectors. The partnership will focus on leveraging Kipu Quantum’s application- and hardware-specific quantum algorithms, packaged into software products, to address complex, real-world problems. Daniel Volz, CEO of Kipu Quantum, emphasized the opportunity to expand their reach [...]

As reported earlier this year in our article titled Quantum Poker: The States of Colorado and Illinois are Betting on Quantum the states of Colorado and Illinois have both made a submission to win Phase 2 awards of about $50-$75 million from the U.S. Economic Development Administration to create a U.S. Tech Hub for quantum technology. We expect the awards to be made soon and we should note that it is also possible that neither region will win an award if the federal government decides to allocate all its Tech Hub funds for other, non-quantum, technology efforts. But to help provide [...]

Spatial correlation patterns in quasi-adiabatically prepared ground states for N = 300 qubits A team of Chinese Scientists from Tsinghua University has demonstrated success in achieving stable trapping of 512 ions in a two dimensional Wigner crystal. In addition, they have achieved quantum state measurements with single-qubit resolution across an unprecedented 300 ions, the largest number achieved to date. For more information, you can read an article published by the Xinhua news service here or read the full technical paper published by Nature titled "A site-resolved two-dimensional quantum simulator with hundreds of trapped ions" that can be accessed here. June 1, 2024

NXP Semiconductors N.V., eleQtron, and ParityQC, part of the QSea consortium of the DLR Quantum Computing Initiative (DLR QCI), have revealed the first full-stack, 10 qubit, ion-trap based quantum computer demonstrator made entirely in Germany. The quantum computer demonstrator is located in Hamburg, reinforcing the city’s role as a significant technology and research hub in Germany. It will enable early access to real quantum computing resources, allowing companies and research teams to leverage quantum computing advantages in applications such as climate modeling, global logistics, and materials sciences. The QSea I demonstrator combines eleQtron’s MAGIC hardware, ParityQC architecture, and NXP’s chip design [...]

Zurich Instruments has named Andrea Orzati as its new Chief Executive Officer. He succeeds company founder Sadik Hafizovic and will work to continue the company's progress in scaling up. Previously, he was the Vice President Sales & Marketing and Executive Board Member of sensor company Sensiron where he spent 15 years. He also has prior experience at TEQABLE AG, u-blox, and ETH Zurich. A press release announcing his joining the company has been posted on Zurich Instrument's web site here. Oxford Quantum Circuits has named Gerald Mullaly as interim CEO succeeding Dr. Ilana Wisby who helped spin the business out from Oxford [...]

Riverlane, a global leader in quantum error correction technology, and Alice & Bob, a developer of fault-tolerant quantum computers, have signed a collaboration agreement to integrate Riverlane’s quantum error correction (QEC) stack with Alice & Bob's cat qubit technology. Cat qubits, a unique type of superconducting qubit developed by Alice & Bob, are designed to reduce bit-flip errors, addressing a key challenge in quantum computing. Quantum computers require error correction to address both bit and phase flip errors in real-time. Riverlane’s QEC stack, Deltaflow, incorporates a powerful quantum error decoder, which complements the error resistance of cat qubits. This integration aims [...]

Leading quantum computer maker IQM expands its global footprint to Poland, focusing on accelerating the adoption of quantum technologies for businesses, research institutions, and universities. This marks IQM's seventh global office, adding to its existing presence in the US, Asia-Pacific, and four European countries. To further research and development in quantum applications, IQM signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Gdańsk University of Technology, a leading technical university in Poland. This collaboration aims to explore transformative fields like personalized medicine, leveraging the expertise of both parties. The partnership is seen as a significant milestone for Poland's quantum community, fostering innovation and [...]

Pasqal, a leader in neutral-atom quantum computers, and Tech Mahindra, a global technology solutions provider, announced a collaboration to accelerate the development and adoption of practical quantum computing solutions. This multi-year alliance focuses on three key areas: Upskilling Tech Mahindra's Workforce: Employees will receive training on Pasqal's technology to develop and implement quantum solutions for clients. Identifying High-Impact Use Cases: Joint teams will explore real-world applications in sectors like finance, manufacturing, and sustainability. Examples include drug discovery, materials science, and complex financial modeling. Educating and Engaging Clients: The collaboration aims to raise awareness and understanding of the potential benefits of quantum [...]

One of the big challenges for achieving high performing fault tolerant quantum computers is coming up with a way of scaling the number of qubits to the hundreds of thousands or millions of qubits that will be needed to create a usable number of error corrected qubits. Although some approaches, such as quantum dots, may be able to fit a large number of qubits on one chip, they can run into other challenges such as wiring complexity and handling the heat load within the cryostat of the large number of qubits. So many researchers are looking at ways of implementing these [...]