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QuEra Computing, a leader in neutral-atom quantum computing, has announced a strategic collaboration with Deloitte Tohmatsu Group to advance quantum technology adoption in Japan. The partnership, supported by an investment from Deloitte Tohmatsu Financial Advisory LLC, aims to raise awareness, develop expertise, and foster innovation in quantum computing across businesses, academia, and startups. The collaboration will focus on five key areas: raising awareness of quantum computing, developing quantum experts, conducting joint research with academic institutions, collaborating with businesses to create use cases, and supporting quantum startups. QuEra, known for operating the world’s largest publicly accessible neutral-atom quantum computer, will leverage its expertise to drive [...]

QuantWare, a leader in providing superconducting QPU components, has introduced Contralto-A, a 17-qubit Quantum Processor Unit (QPU) designed for quantum error correction. The QPU features flux-tunable transmon qubits and tunable couplers, enabling high-fidelity operations and supporting distance-3 surface code implementations. This makes Contralto-A nearly twice as large as competing commercially available solutions, providing a scalable foundation for error-corrected quantum systems. Contralto-A includes advanced components such as Purcell filters and tunable couplers, optimized for high-performance quantum error correction. The QPU is designed to be easily upgradable to larger systems using QuantWare’s VIO platform, offering a cost-efficient scaling path. Additionally, QuantWare provides optional expert training and support to help customers develop competitive roadmaps for [...]

SemiQon, a Finnish quantum technology startup, has raised €17.5 million ($18.3 million USD) in funding, including €15 million ($15.7 million USD) in equity and €2.5 million ($2.6 million USD) in grants from the European Innovation Council (EIC). The funding will support the development of its cryogenic CMOS technology, specifically for the Cool-CHIPS project, aiming to advance the technology from TRL6 to TRL8 within two years. This will enable product testing in customer environments, addressing strong demand for cryo-CMOS solutions in both quantum and classical computing markets. The company, a spin-out from VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, is also developing scalable, cost-effective silicon-based quantum processors. SemiQon’s cryo-CMOS technology includes a 64-channel on-chip multiplexer designed for quantum spin [...]

Quantum Brilliance has appointed Dr. Andrew Dunn as Chief Operating Officer. Dunn, formerly UK Country Manager at Quantum Brilliance, will lead operational execution and develop strategic partnerships in the semiconductor ecosystem to accelerate adoption of the company’s room-temperature diamond quantum technologies. A news release announcing his appointment is available here. Riverlane has named Liz Durst as Vice President of QEC Community. Durst, former Director of IBM’s Qiskit, will lead efforts to build a software development kit for quantum error correction and educational resources to prepare the global quantum community for logical qubits. More details on her appointment can be found here. [...]

EeroQ has developed new microwave resonators designed to enhance the speed and accuracy of qubit readout in its electrons-on-helium quantum computing platform. Published in Physical Review Applied, the research demonstrates resonators fabricated using titanium nitride, a superconducting material with high kinetic inductance, which significantly improves measurement speed. The resonators integrate seamlessly with EeroQ’s CMOS-based quantum devices and exhibit microwave responses accurately predicted by theoretical models, validating their reliability. These advancements build on the principles of circuit quantum electrodynamics (cQED), a foundational technology for modern quantum computing. By leveraging cQED, EeroQ’s resonators enable fast, accurate, and space-efficient quantum information processing. The design allows a single resonator to read out [...]

IonQ has developed a next-generation ion trap vacuum package prototype that leverages Extreme High Vacuum (XHV) technology to enable compact, room-temperature quantum systems. The innovation eliminates the need for cryogenic cooling, reducing energy consumption and operational costs. The system achieves vacuum levels comparable to those on the Moon’s surface, using a novel assembly chamber and advanced manufacturing techniques, including material selection, optics, and micro-scale welding. The XHV technology simplifies quantum system design by making components modular and easier to maintain. It also removes the need for traditional vacuum pumps by enabling high pumping rates without moving parts. This advancement supports IonQ’s goal of scalable, enterprise-grade quantum [...]

The Government of Canada, through Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED), has announced a CA$8.1M ($5.7M USD) investment to bolster Sherbrooke’s quantum technology ecosystem. The funding supports four key organizations: Distriq, the Quebec Digital and Quantum Innovation Platform (PINQ2), the Accélérateur de création d’entreprises technologiques (ACET), and Nord Quantique. This initiative aligns with Canada’s National Quantum Strategy, aimed at strengthening the country’s leadership in quantum technologies. Distriq, Sherbrooke’s Quantum Innovation Zone, will receive CA$5.2M to equip its shared laboratory, DevTeQ, with state-of-the-art tools for quantum technology development. Additionally, PINQ2 and Distriq will receive CA$750,000 to support the Québec Quantique initiative, promoting Quebec’s quantum cluster globally. ACET, a business incubator affiliated with the [...]

Quantum eMotion Corp. (QeM) has announced a brokered private placement led by A.G.P. Canada Investments ULC, raising CA$6 million ($4.22 million USD) in gross proceeds. The offering, priced at CA$0.75 per unit, includes one common share and one warrant, with each warrant allowing the purchase of an additional share at CA$1.10 for three years. The funds will accelerate the company’s research and development (R&D) efforts, expand its R&D team, and support commercialization initiatives. The securities issued under the Listed Issuer Financing Exemption (LIFE) are expected to be freely tradeable, with no hold period under Canadian securities laws. The offering is also available to [...]

Silicon Quantum Computing (SQC) has achieved 98.9% accuracy in executing Grover’s algorithm without error correction, as published in Nature Nanotechnology on February 20, 2025. The result highlights the performance of SQC’s qubits, which are formed from phosphorus atoms embedded in pure silicon, offering longer coherence times, higher stability, and lower error rates compared to many artificially manufactured qubits. SQC’s proprietary atomic precision manufacturing process enables rapid iteration of chip designs within 1-2 weeks, providing a significant advantage in development speed. The company’s approach focuses on qubit quality and precision engineering, which are critical for scalable quantum computing. Michelle Simmons, SQC’s Founder and CEO, noted, “This achievement validates the strength of our [...]

Aravind Nagulu, an assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering at Northeastern University, has received a $500,000 National Science Foundation (NSF) CAREER Award to advance quantum computing hardware. His research focuses on reducing the costs and improving the scalability of quantum systems, which could accelerate breakthroughs in AI, cryptography, drug discovery, and energy research. Nagulu’s lab is working to address key challenges in quantum computing, such as the need for extremely low temperatures. This requires integrating compact, low-power circuits into dilution refrigerators, which cool quantum chips to near absolute zero. Additionally, his team is developing time-modulated superconducting circulators to replace bulky, [...]