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Purdue University, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) and Toshiba, has successfully demonstrated quantum secure communications in a live nuclear reactor environment. The trial, conducted at Purdue University Reactor Number One (PUR-1), utilized Toshiba’s Long Distance Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) technology to secure digital data streams within the reactor, marking a milestone in quantum cybersecurity integration for nuclear energy systems. The three-year project, funded by the DOE’s Nuclear Energy University Program, focused on validating QKD's suitability for safeguarding microreactor communications. QKD uses quantum mechanical principles—specifically, the no-cloning theorem and measurement disturbance—to distribute encryption keys [...]

We had reported in our story about IonQ's Q1 financial report last month that IonQ announced its intention to acquire LightSynq Technologies. IonQ has now announced they have completed the acquisition and delivered 12,377,433 "Stock Consideration" shares. At the current market price for Ionq as of today of $39.81 this would amount to about $492.7 million, although some of those shares include stock options subject to vesting conditions. Lightsynq is a Boston-based startup that specializes in photonic interconnects and quantum memory used in creating a quantum internet and also for connecting individual quantum processors together to form a larger cluster. As [...]

QEDMA, in collaboration with the Technical University of Denmark (DTU), University of Copenhagen, Molecular Quantum Solutions (MQS), and Oxford Ionics, has launched a multinational initiative under the Eureka Network, with funding from the Israel Innovation Authority and Innovation Fund Denmark. The project aims to develop a full-stack quantum computing solution for simulating strongly correlated molecular systems—an area where classical computing faces severe limitations due to complex light-matter interactions. The collaboration brings together domain-specific quantum chemistry algorithms from DTU, the University of Copenhagen, and MQS, targeting real-world use cases such as light-harvesting complexes and ultrafast optical switching systems. QEDMA will adapt and [...]

Pasqal has announced the acquisition of AEPONYX, a Canadian company specializing in photonic integrated circuits (PICs), as part of its strategy to accelerate the development of fault-tolerant quantum computing. The integration of AEPONYX’s light-control chip technology is expected to enhance Pasqal’s neutral-atom quantum computing platform by increasing control precision, system robustness, and scalability—critical factors in the transition toward large-scale, enterprise-grade quantum systems. Pasqal’s neutral-atom architecture relies on laser-based manipulation of individual atoms held in optical traps. Achieving fine-grained control over these light fields is essential for qubit arrangement, entanglement, and error correction. AEPONYX’s silicon nitride-based PICs provide a compact, stable alternative [...]

Colt Technology Services, Honeywell, and Nokia have announced a collaboration to test quantum-safe cryptographic technologies using space-based infrastructure. The initiative aims to evaluate the use of Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites to transmit quantum keys across ultra-long distances, thereby addressing cybersecurity threats posed by future quantum computers. The trial will focus on securing encrypted optical network traffic, particularly for sectors managing highly sensitive data such as finance, government, and healthcare. The project centers on quantum key distribution (QKD), a technique that enables the secure exchange of cryptographic keys using quantum mechanics. Traditional QKD is limited to terrestrial distances of approximately 100 [...]

Finland has been selected to coordinate a major new European Union defence project under the Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO) initiative, focusing on applying quantum technologies to future military applications. The project, titled Quantum Enablers for Strategic Advantage (QUEST), aims to explore the use of quantum computing, sensing, and metrology in areas such as encryption-breaking, positioning, surveillance, and air and missile defence. Proposed by Finland, QUEST drew the widest interest among the 11 newly adopted PESCO projects and includes participation from Germany, Denmark, Latvia, and Italy, with Sweden, Greece, and the Netherlands joining as observers. The initiative will be jointly managed by [...]

SemiQon has demonstrated large-scale characterization of quantum dot qubits using its cryogenically optimized CMOS technology. Building on the November 2024 release of its low-power cryogenic CMOS transistor, the company has applied this component to enable control and readout of hundreds of qubit devices during a single cooldown. The transistor design reduces power consumption by a factor of 100, supporting integration of control electronics within cryogenic environments. To support scalability, SemiQon is developing integrated circuits that combine silicon qubits and on-chip readout. This approach aims to minimize reliance on room-temperature electronics and extensive cabling, which are key constraints in current quantum processor [...]

Infleqtion has raised $100 million in a Series C funding round led by strategic and institutional investors including Glynn Capital, Counterpoint Global (Morgan Stanley), S32, SAIC, and others. The funding will accelerate deployment of the company’s atom-based quantum technologies across sensing, computing, and timing, with a focus on defense, aerospace, and critical infrastructure. With nearly $30 million in revenue in the prior year and a $200 million customer pipeline, Infleqtion is positioning itself as a leader in operational quantum systems. The company’s neutral atom quantum computer, Sqale, is deployed at the UK’s National Quantum Computing Centre, and Infleqtion is the only [...]

Grayscale Investments has submitted a filing to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to launch the “Grayscale Quantum Computing ETF,” signaling a new strategic direction into advanced technology investing. The ETF aims to capture value from the emerging quantum ecosystem by including firms developing critical hardware like quantum chips, sensors, and superconducting materials, as well as players in quantum communications and cryptography. On the software front, the ETF will target companies engaged in quantum algorithm development, quantum operating systems, and cloud-based QCaaS (Quantum Computing-as-a-Service). The fund’s scope also includes supporting infrastructure such as cryogenic platforms, emulators, and simulators essential for [...]

Alamein International University (AIU), QWorld, QEgypt, and AleQCG are jointly launching a national online summer training course on quantum computing for Egyptian and Arab university students. The program, part of the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology (IYQ2025), is open to students with foundational knowledge in Python and mathematics. It runs from July to October 2025 and emphasizes active participation through lectures, labs, quizzes, and collaborative projects. A university approval letter is required, and attendance is strictly monitored. The curriculum is based on QWorld’s established “Bronze,” “Silver,” and “Nickel” tutorials, with topics ranging from quantum circuits and teleportation to Grover’s [...]