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SEALSQ Corp (NASDAQ: LAES) has allocated up to $20 million to invest in startups specializing in quantum computing, Quantum-as-a-Service (QaaS), and AI-driven semiconductor technologies. This initiative, part of SEALSQ’s Quantum Roadmap, aims to address the urgent need for post-quantum cryptographic (PQC) solutions as quantum computing threatens traditional encryption methods like RSA and ECC (Elliptical Curve Cryptography). One key investment is in ColibriTD, a quantum computing company developing is a QaaS platform. This partnership will integrate ColibriTD’s technology into SEALSQ’s roadmap, focusing on applications such as random number generation and quantum attack simulations. ColibriTD’s platform bridges the gap between current noisy quantum computers and future quantum hardware, enabling [...]

Bluefors has launched the Ultra-Compact LD, a space-efficient dilution refrigerator system designed for quantum research labs with limited space. The system integrates a Bluefors LD cryostat, Gas Handling System Generation 2 and pulse tube compressor into a single compact unit, offering 10U rack space for measurement electronics. The Ultra-Compact LD features advanced vibration dampening and operates 8-14 dB quieter than standard models, making it suitable for environments where researchers work near the equipment. It maintains the reliability and versatility of the Bluefors LD platform, with customization options including superconducting magnets (up to 3 Tesla) and enhanced radiation shielding. The system’s base temperature of <10 mK and cooling [...]

A collaborative study by QphoX, Rigetti Computing, and Qblox, published in Nature Physics, demonstrates the successful optical readout of superconducting qubits using a microwave-to-optical transducer. This breakthrough addresses a critical scalability challenge in quantum computing by replacing bulky coaxial cables with compact, low-heat optical fibers, enabling the operation of large-scale quantum processors. Superconducting qubits, a leading quantum computing platform, require cryogenic environments and extensive microwave wiring, which limits scalability. QphoX’s piezo-optomechanical transducer converts microwave signals from qubits into infrared light, transmitted via optical fibers with minimal thermal load. The study confirmed that the transducer can accurately measure qubit states while protecting them from decoherence caused by thermal noise [...]

Forschungszentrum Jülich (FZJ) has become the first high-performance computing (HPC) center globally to acquire a D-Wave Advantage™ quantum annealing system. The system, featuring over 5,000 qubits and 15-way connectivity, will be integrated into the Jülich UNified Infrastructure for Quantum computing (JUNIQ) and connected to JUPITER, Europe’s first exascale supercomputer. This integration aims to advance research in artificial intelligence (AI) and quantum optimization, tackling some of the world’s most complex computational challenges. The D-Wave system will be upgraded to the next-generation Advantage2™ quantum processor, expected to deliver enhanced performance with doubled coherence, increased connectivity, and a 40% boost in energy scale. The collaboration builds on JUNIQ’s existing use of D-Wave [...]

Recent news items published within the last 6 months on quantum computing developments are listed below. Click on the hyperlinked item to go to the press release or news article for more details. For older news items published in 2024 click here, for 2023 click here, for 2022 click here, for 2021 click here, for 2020 click here, for 2019 click here, for 2018 click here, and for items published in 2015-2017, click here. March 9, 2025AIST Strengthens Quantum Collaboration with ORCA Computing and Universal QuantumThe National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) has signed Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with ORCA Computing and Universal Quantum to advance scalable quantum computing technologies. These collaborations aim to [...]

Q-CTRL has expanded its U.S. presence with a new office in San Francisco, reinforcing its role as a key player in quantum control infrastructure software. The move positions the company within Silicon Valley’s deep-tech ecosystem, enhancing collaboration with industry partners, attracting top talent, and strengthening its global footprint. The office will support teams across product development, engineering, research, and sales, aligning with Q-CTRL’s strategic growth in the enterprise and government sectors. The expansion reflects Q-CTRL’s commercial success and its growing influence in quantum computing and quantum sensing. Chief Strategy Officer Aravind Ratnam emphasized the advantages of being in Silicon Valley, where [...]

Algorithmiq, a European quantum algorithm company focused on life sciences, is partnering with Quantum Circuits, Inc. to enhance drug discovery using the full-stack quantum computing system Aqumen Seeker. This collaboration enables more accurate chemistry calculations by leveraging Seeker’s industry-first dual-rail qubits with built-in error detection. By integrating Quantum Circuits’ technology, Algorithmiq aims to develop quantum algorithms that improve molecular simulations, such as enzyme pharmacokinetics modeling, overcoming classical computing limitations. The partnership aligns with Quantum Circuits’ “correct first, then scale” approach, ensuring reliable calculations essential for pharmaceutical innovation. The Aqumen Seeker platform currently contains 8 dual-rail qubits, however Algorithmiq's software is being [...]

Xairos Systems has secured a $1.9 million Direct-to-Phase II SBIR contract from SpaceWERX to develop a fusion Position, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) solution that integrates quantum and optical clock synchronization. This effort addresses the need for secure timing and communications in GPS-denied environments, particularly for the Alt-PNT Challenge. In collaboration with Luminous Cyber Corporation and Eritek Inc., Xairos recently completed a Preliminary Design Review for a field-deployable terminal utilizing Quantum Time Transfer (QTT), novel clock ensembles, and compact optical communications technology. This contract is part of the Department of the Air Force’s Open Topic SBIR/STTR program, which funds small business innovation [...]

Quantinuum and RIKEN have announced that the "Reimei" trapped-ion quantum computer is now fully operational at RIKEN’s Wako campus in Japan. Installed in a world-class facility, Reimei provides Japanese researchers with direct access to Quantinuum’s high-performance quantum computing technology, known for its unique qubit movement architecture and high-fidelity operations. The deal was originally announced in January 2024 with a planned installation date of early 2025, which Quantinuum has met. The Reimei processor is based upon Quantinuum's 20 qubit H1 design, but it also includes a unique feature set that supports advanced application and error correction research. Reimei will integrate with RIKEN’s [...]

Memory and Circuit Simulations of a [[49,9,4]] SHYPS Code Photonic Inc. has announced a significant breakthrough in quantum computing with the introduction of a new error correction code set in the Quantum Low Density Parity Check (QLDPC) family. These new codes, called SHYPS codes, can efficiently perform both quantum computation and error correction, using significantly fewer quantum bits (qubits) compared to traditional surface code approaches. This advancement could greatly accelerate the timeline to practical quantum computing. QLDPC codes, introduced 20 years ago, offered a promising alternative to surface codes but required a breakthrough to perform quantum logic efficiently. Photonic's new paper, [...]