It’s customary for Americans to gather around the dinner table on the last Thursday of November and at least pause to reflect on all their reasons to be grateful. And there’s a lot to be thankful for — from health to financial security, from family and friends to your ability Read more…
Insider Brief Japan’s NEDO has launched a quantum computing contest to solve societal challenges, offering 200 million yen ($1.3 million) in prizes. Open to individuals and teams from all fields, the competition includes free quantum computing training to attract untapped talent.Participants will tackle issues like natural disasters and aging populations, Read more…
Insider Brief Researchers from Trinity College Dublin conducted a study that developed a universal protocol to measure information leakage in idle qubits, addressing a core challenge in quantum computing known as the “protection-operation dilemma.” Experiments on IBM’s Falcon processors revealed small but measurable information loss during idling, with rare “bad Read more…
Insider Brief The Quantum Insider’s latest report projects the quantum security market will grow from ~$0.7 billion today to ~$10 billion by 2030, driven by over 50% CAGR, with core segments including Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC), Quantum Key Distribution (QKD), the Quantum Internet and Quantum Random Number Generators (QRNGs). PQC is Read more…
Insider Brief The Senate advanced the DOE Quantum Leadership Act of 2024, proposing $2.5 billion over five years to boost U.S. quantum research and development. The bipartisan bill focuses on quantum networking, domestic manufacturing, and public-private partnerships to accelerate quantum innovation. With global competition intensifying, the legislation aims to secure Read more…
Insider Brief: Eight startups have been selected under India’s National Quantum Mission and the National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems to advance research in quantum computing, communication, sensing, and materials, aligning with the goal of technological self-reliance by 2047. The National Quantum Mission focuses on building satellite-based quantum communication, advanced Read more…
Insider Brief Alice & Bob launched Felis 1.0, a logical qubit emulator, to help developers transition from NISQ to fault-tolerant quantum computing by optimizing algorithms for logical qubits. Built on Qiskit and integrated with Classiq, Felis enables hardware parameter tuning, logical qubit optimization, and error correction exploration for future quantum Read more…
Insider Brief SemiQon has launched a cryogenic transistor, capable of operating efficiently at temperatures as low as 1 Kelvin, addressing a key challenge in scaling quantum computers to fault-tolerant levels. The transistor reduces heat dissipation by 1,000 times compared to traditional components, allowing control and readout electronics to be placed Read more…
Insider Brief: Aeluma secured a NASA contract to develop silicon-based quantum dot photonic integrated circuits, targeting advanced space applications like free-space laser communication, autonomous navigation, and precision sensing. The partnership with NASA focuses on using quantum dots to enhance optical performance in extreme environments, providing high-precision, low-power solutions crucial for Read more…
Insider Brief SDT and Malaysia’s MIMOS have signed an MOU to collaborate on quantum technology, aiming to develop an industrial ecosystem and position Malaysia as a regional quantum leader. The partnership includes establishing Malaysia’s first quantum computing center and a quantum cryptography network, leveraging SDT’s technology and MIMOS’ research expertise. Read more…