April 2025

Insider Brief Terra Quantum and Siemens Cre8Ventures announced a strategic partnership to integrate a Quantum-as-a-Service platform into the Siemens Cre8Ventures Digital Twin Marketplace, advancing sovereign European automotive and aerospace applications. The collaboration provides start-ups, corporates, and universities with access to Terra Quantum’s hybrid quantum algorithms, post-quantum cryptography, and no-code development Read more…

Insider Brief IBM announced a $150 billion investment plan over five years to strengthen U.S. innovation and technology leadership, including more than $30 billion for research and development. The company will continue manufacturing mainframes in Poughkeepsie, New York, and expand its American-based quantum computing operations. IBM described quantum computing as Read more…

Insider Brief: Orientum and KB Kookmin Bank signed a strategic MOU to drive financial service innovation with quantum computing and strengthen global technological competitiveness. They will collaborate on quantum-based financial algorithms, next-generation security technologies, financial simulations, and joint education programs to develop talent. Both companies committed to accelerating the development Read more…

Insider Brief Microsoft President Brad Smith warns that the United States risks falling behind China in the global race for quantum computing unless it strengthens investment, workforce development, and supply chain security. Smith calls for expanding federal research funding, boosting quantum talent development, and shoring up domestic quantum manufacturing to Read more…

Insider Brief Rigetti Computing received a $5.48 million U.S. Air Force award to advance its Alternating-Bias Assisted Annealing (ABAA) chip fabrication technology, aimed at improving superconducting qubit performance. The Rigetti-led consortium, which includes Iowa State University, RMIT, the University of Connecticut, and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, will study how ABAA Read more…

Insider Brief: The Future Leaders in Quantum (FLIQ) Virtual Hackathon invites students, researchers, creatives, and early-career professionals to develop real-world quantum solutions across science, education, art, and innovation tracks. Participants can build skills through Pre-FLIQ Workshops covering quantum fundamentals, social good applications, creative storytelling, and technology development, culminating in a Read more…

Insider Brief: ISACA’s global Quantum Computing Pulse Poll found that while 62 percent of technology and cybersecurity professionals are concerned about quantum computing developments, only 5 percent say it is a high priority for near-term planning. Respondents anticipate quantum computing will increase cybersecurity risks, create new business risks, change workforce Read more…

Insider Brief: As part of negotiations for a new bilateral trade agreement, India may likely seek relaxed US export controls and greater access to advanced technologies, such as quantum computing, AI, semiconductors, and biotechnology. While the US has eased technology transfer restrictions for close allies like Australia and the UK, Read more…

“The Superposition Guy’s Podcast”, hosted by Yuval Boger, Chief Commercial Officer at QuEra Computing David Rivas, Chief Technology Officer at Rigetti Computing, joins Yuval Boger to discuss Rigetti’s approach to building superconducting quantum computers. He highlights the company’s full-stack capabilities, including its captive quantum fab and proprietary control systems, emphasizing Read more…

Insider Brief Japan’s Q-STAR and the UK’s UKQuantum have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen collaboration between their national quantum industries. The agreement focuses on advancing commercialization, coordinating policy development, and supporting international R&D and industry exchanges. Both organizations will jointly promote global engagement through events, advocacy, and cooperation Read more…