January 2025

Insider Brief: The University of Birmingham and Paragraf have launched a collaboration, funded with £3.4 million (approximately $4.2 million), to scale graphene production and explore its potential for quantum computing and other advanced technologies. The partnership focuses on addressing challenges in manufacturing graphene at scale and understanding its cryogenic properties, Read more…

Insider Brief Aerospace veteran Dan Hart joins Quantum Coast Capital as Senior Advisor, bringing decades of leadership in engineering and strategic innovation to advance quantum technology. Hart’s career spans roles as CEO of Virgin Orbit and Vice President at Boeing, where he led major space and defense initiatives, including satellite Read more…

Insider Brief Intel Labs highlighted its leadership in quantum computing and artificial intelligence with major advances in silicon qubit control, post-quantum cryptography and neuromorphic systems. A key milestone was the demonstration of cryogenic silicon spin qubit control electronics, addressing scalability challenges and paving the way for quantum systems with millions Read more…

Insider Brief: Elmos Semiconductor and ID Quantique have partnered to develop the world’s smallest monolithic quantum random number generator chip. The QRNG chip uses quantum in-chip photoemission to produce high-quality randomness, and support cryptographic security against cyberattacks, environmental variations, and physical threats. Early prototypes consist of a 2mm x 2mm Read more…

From The Conversation By Muhammad UsmanHead of Quantum Systems and Principal Research Scientist, CSIRO In recent years, the field of quantum computing has been experiencing fast growth, with technological advances and large-scale investments regularly making the news. The United Nations has designated 2025 as the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology. The stakes are Read more…

Insider Brief: Quantum Computing Inc. announced a private placement of 8,163,266 shares of common stock at $12.25 per share, expected to generate $100 million in gross proceeds. The funds will support the development and manufacturing of QCi’s photonics, thin-film lithium niobate (TFLN) technology, and quantum computing products, as well as Read more…

Insider Brief NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang’s prediction that “very useful” quantum computers are likely 20 years away has been linked to a sharp drop in quantum computing stocks, with companies like IonQ and Rigetti experiencing significant after-hours losses. Huang’s remarks align with NVIDIA’s strategy of focusing on a hybrid quantum-classical Read more…

Insider Brief: Cleveland Clinic researchers, in collaboration with IBM’s Discovery Accelerator Program, are using Quantum System One to enhance machine learning algorithms for faster and more accurate antibiotic prescriptions, addressing a concerning gap in patient care. Machine learning algorithms trained on 4.7 million antibiotic susceptibility classifications demonstrated impressive accuracy, outperforming Read more…

Insider Brief Israeli quantum computing startup Quantum Machines is reportedly raising $100 million, which could be the largest funding round in the country’s quantum technology sector, according to the Israeli tech press. Founded in 2018, Quantum Machines specializes in control technologies for quantum computers and has raised about $90 million Read more…

Insider Brief: Magnetic fields play essential roles in biological and technological processes, and recent research from the University of Chicago and Argonne National Laboratory highlights how quantum-enabled fluorescent proteins like EYFP could have potential applications in cell formation and early disease detection. The enhanced yellow fluorescent protein (EYFP), derived from Read more…