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Fermilab and Northern Illinois University (NIU) have signed a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) to launch a specialized Master of Science in Physics program focused on quantum science and technology. The inaugural class is scheduled to begin in the fall of 2026, with students transitioning to hands-on research at Fermilab in the summer of 2027. This collaborative curriculum is designed to provide formal instruction in the manipulation and fabrication of tools leveraging superposition, entanglement, and interference, bridging the gap between theoretical physics and industrial application. The graduate program centers on the resources of the Superconducting Quantum Materials and Systems (SQMS) [...]

Infleqtion (NYSE: INFQ) has received a $1 million Phase II contract from the U.S. Navy to advance its Quantum-Inspired Rapid Context (QuIRC) machine learning platform. The software is designed to optimize radio frequency (RF) signal processing in dense, contested environments by utilizing Contextual Machine Learning (CML). This Phase II award follows a successful Phase I feasibility demonstration, where Infleqtion was the sole participant selected to progress toward an integrated prototype for operational testing and evaluation. The QuIRC platform addresses the computational bottleneck of interpreting high-throughput RF data streams. By capturing contextual correlations across large datasets using GPU-hosted CML technology, the software [...]

The Centre for Quantum Technologies (CQT) in Singapore and Qubit Pharmaceuticals have launched a two-year strategic research collaboration to develop and implement quantum algorithms for molecular discovery. The partnership aims to address critical computational bottlenecks in drug discovery—such as the accurate prediction of drug properties and efficient molecular sampling—by combining Qubit Pharmaceuticals’ expertise in quantum chemistry with CQT’s capabilities in circuit design and hardware implementation. A primary technical milestone of the collaboration is the first-ever experimental realization of a quantum Markov Chain Monte Carlo (qMCMC) algorithm on physical quantum hardware. While classical drug discovery often relies on Markov chains to sample [...]

VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland and CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, have initiated discussions to establish a strategic partnership under VTT’s new Quantum Leap project. Announced at the Quantum Australia Conference on April 30, 2026, the initiative focuses on the practical implementation of quantum computing, specifically targeting quantum software, error correction, and components designed to improve energy efficiency and scalability. The project aims to connect the Finnish and Australian ecosystems to accelerate the adoption of quantum advantage in industrial sectors. The Quantum Leap project includes a broad consortium of Finnish organizations, including Tampere and Jyväskylä Universities, as well as industry [...]

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) has been selected to lead a $4.1 million project to develop quantum and machine learning-accelerated software for the discovery of next-generation magnetic materials. Funded by the U.S. Department of Energy’s ARPA-E under the Quantum Computing for Computational Chemistry (QC3) program, the initiative focuses on creating ultra-strong, lightweight magnets for electric motors, generators, and high-performance information technology. Technical Innovation: Hybrid Classical-Quantum Algorithms The core of the project is the development of a hybrid algorithm designed to accurately predict material performance at the atomic scale. The workflow integrates LLNL’s advanced electronic structure simulation codes, which currently run on [...]

Paragraf, a UK-based developer of graphene electronics, and Archer Materials, an Australian technology company specializing in quantum-enabling devices, have announced a cooperative research and development program. The collaboration focuses on leveraging graphene-based device platforms to develop next-generation quantum computing hardware. By combining Paragraf’s scalable graphene fabrication process—which grows high-quality graphene directly on semiconductor wafers—with Archer’s expertise in quantum architectures, the partners aim to develop new device structures for qubit detection and information processing. The technical core of the initiative involves researching novel graphene architectures for quantum measurement and control. Graphene is being targeted for these roles due to its high electronic [...]

Researchers from Argonne National Laboratory and the University of Notre Dame have published a systematic noise characterization of a new qubit platform in Nature Electronics. The architecture utilizes single electrons trapped on the surface of frozen neon, an inert noble gas that provides a chemically pure environment. By directing microwave pulse sequences through a superconducting resonator to probe the electron's motion, the team measured noise levels 10 to 10,000 times lower than those found in traditional semiconducting qubits. The study confirmed that the platform's environmental quietness rivals the highest-performing superconducting records, addressing material defects and fabrication variability common in chip-based qubits. [...]

A team at the University of Oxford has achieved a significant breakthrough in quantum control by demonstrating quadsqueezing, a fourth-order quantum interaction, for the first time. Published in Nature Physics, the research provides a new methodology for engineering complex interactions in quantum harmonic oscillators—systems that model everything from light waves to molecular vibrations. The Concept of Quantum Squeezing In quantum mechanics, the Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle prevents us from knowing certain pairs of properties (like position and momentum) with perfect precision simultaneously. Squeezing is a technique used to "reshape" this uncertainty, making one property extremely precise at the cost of making the [...]

A couple of weeks ago we reported that the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation had passed S.3597 - National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2026 and it will now be up to vote by the full Senate. Similarly, the U.S. House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology has passed a House version of the bill H.R.8462 - National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act and it will also now be voted upon by the full House of Representatives. Before the bill becomes law, any differences between the two bills must be ironed out and the final version needs to be approved [...]

Groove Quantum, a spin-out from the Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) has secured €16 million ($18.7M USD) in combined equity and grants to accelerate the development of its germanium-based quantum processors. Alongside the funding, the company unveiled an 18-qubit semiconductor spin-qubit processor, currently the largest of its kind. The funding included a €10 million ($11.7M) seed round co-led by Innovation Industries and 55 North with additional participation from Verve Ventures and the European Innovation Council Fund. In addition, the company received €6 million ($7M) in grants from the EIC Accelerator and JU Chips Act funding programs. The company built an [...]