March 2025

Insider Brief: The Novo Nordisk Foundation Quantum Computing Programme has entered its Pathfinder Phase, outlining a structured roadmap to utility-scale fault-tolerant quantum computing by 2035. The Pathfinder Framework organizes development through three interlinked systems: the Mission Ladder, Mission-Driven Project Management, and a Data-Driven Workflow Framework. The Mission Ladder defines progress Read more…

Insider Brief PhotonDelta and Silicon Catalyst have formed a strategic collaboration to support the global scaling of early-stage photonics startups. The partnership combines PhotonDelta’s $1.5B-backed photonic chip ecosystem with Silicon Catalyst’s semiconductor incubator of over 500 partners. Startups will gain access to technical advisors, go-to-market support, and funding opportunities across Read more…

Insider Brief: D-Wave and Japan Tobacco’s pharma division completed a proof-of-concept project using a quantum-hybrid workflow to enhance LLMs for generative drug discovery. The integration of D-Wave’s annealing quantum computing with JT’s AI models led to the generation of more valid, “drug-like” molecules compared to classical methods. Molecules produced through Read more…

Insider Brief A new theoretical study from Google Quantum AI shows that quantum computers could learn certain neural networks exponentially faster than classical algorithms when data follows natural patterns like Gaussian distributions. The researchers developed a quantum algorithm that outperforms classical gradient-based methods in learning “periodic neurons,” a function type Read more…

Insider Brief Australia has invested $15 million AUD into QuintessenceLabs to strengthen its position in quantum cybersecurity and support local manufacturing and global expansion. The funding comes from the National Reconstruction Fund and makes the government the lead investor in a $20 million AUD round. QuintessenceLabs develops quantum-based encryption tools Read more…

Insider Brief A new study in Science Advances proposes that cells may process information using quantum mechanisms far faster than classical biochemical signaling. The research identifies superradiant quantum effects in protein structures containing tryptophan, enabling picosecond-scale information transfer in warm, biological environments. These findings suggest eukaryotic cells may perform quantum Read more…

Along with the increasing maturity of quantum computing, we are witnessing an ongoing evolution of metrics used to measure performance. Historically, physical qubit count has been the number at the forefront of headlines – building a machine with 10, 100, and 1000 qubits was a surefire way of getting the Read more…

How encryption, sanctions, and diplomacy will shape the next technological arms race By Nema Milaninia and Michael Galdo I. The Stakes Are High We are entering a new era of strategic competition—one not defined by missiles or tanks, but by qubits. Quantum computing, though still in its early stages, is Read more…

Insider Brief SES and SpeQtral signed an MoU to jointly develop an interoperable Optical Ground Station (OGS) for long-distance satellite-based Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) between Asia and Europe. The OGS will connect current and future QKD satellite missions from both companies, integrate with Singapore’s fibre-QKD network, and support global QKD Read more…

Insider Brief: Unisys launched its first Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) service, offering cryptographic posture assessments to help organizations identify vulnerabilities and prepare for quantum-era threats. The service provides a comprehensive inventory of an organization’s cryptographic environment and offers actionable steps to strengthen cybersecurity defenses. Over the next year, Unisys will roll Read more…