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University of Sydney has been awarded $18.4 million AUD ($12 million USD) by the Australian Government to establish Quantum Australia, a national center for quantum innovation and collaboration. This initiative aims to bolster Australia's position in quantum research and technology, leveraging the country's strong presence in quantum research and computing patents. Led by the University of Sydney, Quantum Australia will facilitate collaboration between industry and academia, promote the growth of quantum startups, and enhance Australia's quantum workforce. The center will focus on advancing quantum computing, which holds the potential to revolutionize various fields such as materials science, chemistry, pharmaceuticals, and cryptography. [...]

Quantum Machines (QM) and Hamamatsu Photonics have collaborated to integrate QM's OPX quantum controller with Hamamatsu's ORCA-Quest camera, enhancing quantum computing control. This integration achieves groundbreaking image processing speeds of less than 1 µs per atom/ion, offering unprecedented experimental control. The OPX integration allows seamless programming using QM's QUA language, ensuring feedback times below 100 µs. The system's reliability is evidenced by its adoption in prestigious laboratories globally. The compatibility of OPX+ with Camera Link and CoaXPress interfaces, along with Hamamatsu's ORCA-Quest camera, ensures enhanced scalability and real-time, deterministic frame acquisition. Itamar Sivan, CEO of Quantum Machines, highlights the collaboration as [...]

QuEra Computing announced it has received a contract from  Japan’s National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) to install one of QuEra's neutral atom processor at the institute's Global Research and Development Center for Business by Quantum-AI Technology (G-QuAT) in Tsukuba, Japan. This will be QuEra's second deal to install an on-premise machine at a customer site. They will also be providing a quantum testbed to the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) national quantum program. G-QuAT is the same R&D center that we described last month that will be installing 2000 NVIDIA H100 GPUs for large scale emulation of quantum [...]

The $940 million AUD funding will be provided by the Australian Commonwealth and Queensland Governments, split equally, through a financial package, comprised of equity, grants, and loans. The processor is expected to contain at least 1 million physical qubits, include fault tolerance and will be installed at a location near Brisbane Airport in Brisbane, Australia. PsiQuantum has been developing a photonics based machine using is fusion based architecture for several years. The Quantum Computing Report previously published an overview of their architecture in 2022 and the company has just released a pre-print on arXiv that provides additional detail. Although the planned [...]

Rigetti Computing has initiated the Novera™ QPU Partner Program, aiming to foster on-premises quantum computing by establishing an ecosystem of hardware, software, and service providers. The program enables customers to collaborate with partners to construct quantum computers powered by the Novera QPU, meeting their specific needs and research objectives. Founding members include notable companies such as Bluefors, Quantum Machines, Zurich Instruments, Q-CTRL, Strangeworks, Classiq, Horizon Quantum Computing, TreQ, and ParTec AG, spanning cryogenics, control systems, software, and integration services. The Novera QPU, a 9-qubit quantum processing unit, features Rigetti's advanced Ankaa™-class architecture, manufactured in their dedicated Fab-1 facility. Rigetti has also [...]

Quantum Computing, Inc. (QCi) has announced the sale of its quantum LiDAR prototype to Johns Hopkins University, marking a significant breakthrough in underwater LiDAR technology. Valued at $200,000, the prototype boasts a remarkable resolution of 3mm and operates at depths of up to 30 meters. It utilizes single-photon detection technology, coupled with a green laser at 532nm wavelength, strategically chosen for its superior penetration of water. This system enables precise underwater imaging and measurement of faint signals bounced back by single photons, enhancing sensitivity to an exceptional degree. The collaboration with Johns Hopkins aims to advance environmental and oceanographic studies, providing [...]

Xanadu, a Toronto-based quantum computing company, has become the first Canadian corporate partner to join the Chicago Quantum Exchange (CQE). Founded in 2016, Xanadu specializes in photonic quantum computing and leads the development of PennyLane, an open-source software library for quantum programming. Xanadu collaborates with academic institutions and research labs to advance quantum education. The company's mission aligns with the CQE's goal to advance quantum information science and engineering. By joining the CQE, Xanadu aims to empower the next generation of quantum programmers and drive applied research for practical quantum computing solutions. Additionally, Xanadu's involvement extends to The Bloch Quantum initiative, [...]

Chart Showing the Possible Evolution of Quantum Threats. Source: GQI's State of Play Presentation There was a recent flurry of concern over the strength of the Lattice based encryption algorithms approved by NIST due to a paper titled Quantum Algorithms for Lattice Problems published earlier this month by Yilei Chen, a professor at the Tsinghua University Institute for Interdisciplinary Information Science (IIIS). Two algorithms this would possibly have affected include ML-KEM (CRYSTALS-Kyber) and ML-DSA (CRYSTALS-Dilithium) which use an LWE (Learning with Errors) approach. These algorithms are based upon the computationally hard problems of determining the length of the shortest nonzero vector [...]

The Chicago Quantum Exchange (CQE) has received a $1 million grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to strengthen quantum technologies and economic development in the Midwest. This grant is part of the NSF Regional Innovation Engines program, which supports key technology areas to maintain US global competitiveness. The award will enable a multi-sector coalition led by CQE to create data-driven strategies for commercializing quantum technologies and training workers for the growing quantum economy. It builds on the region's designation as a Phase 1 US Tech Hub for quantum technologies, underscoring the region's role as a major player in quantum research [...]

German quantum technology company Q.ANT has developed a breakthrough quantum magnetic field sensor that can control prostheses, exoskeletons, and avatars using neural signals. The sensor's precision allows it to measure fine electrical currents through their magnetic fields, providing native and intuitive access to biosignals. It can control prosthetic limbs via muscle signals, bringing significant advancements to medical technology. The sensor, with a compact design similar to a sunglass case, is highly sensitive and suitable for everyday use, making it accessible for various industrial applications such as quality assurance of hard disks and fault detection in power chips or batteries. Q.ANT's magnetic [...]