Insider Brief: Maybell Quantum has signed a commercial agreement to purchase thousands of liters of helium-3 from Interlune for use in its dilution refrigerators, with deliveries scheduled from 2029 to 2035. Helium-3 is essential for operating dilution refrigerators that cool quantum processors to millikelvin temperatures, enabling the stable operation of Read more…
Insider Brief: Bosch Ventures has launched a €250 million (approximately $282 million) fund to support deep-tech startups globally, including quantum computing. The fund builds on Bosch’s history of over 100 startup investments and reflects its ongoing commitment to innovation despite economic uncertainty. Quantum computing remains a focus, with Bosch Ventures Read more…
Insider Brief Oxford Ionics unveiled a three-phase development roadmap aimed at delivering fault-tolerant quantum computers with over one million qubits, emphasizing scalability and ultra-low error rates. The roadmap includes Foundation systems (16–64 qubits), Enterprise-grade systems (256 qubits), and Value at scale systems (10,000+ qubits), all designed to achieve 99.99% fidelity Read more…
Insider Brief The Quantum Insider and HorizonX Consulting have launched the Quantum Innovation Index – Life Sciences, ranking over 30 life-sciences organizations on workforce capabilities, R&D investment, and strategic partnerships. The index reveals that leading pharmaceutical companies, hospitals, and chemical firms are integrating quantum technologies into research pipelines, signaling early-stage Read more…
Insider Brief At a May 7 House Science Committee hearing, lawmakers and quantum industry leaders supported reauthorizing the National Quantum Initiative to maintain U.S. leadership in quantum technologies. Witnesses from Google, Microsoft, PsiQuantum, and QED-C emphasized the need for expanded federal investment, workforce development, and secure supply chains. Committee members Read more…
Insider Brief IonQ has entered a definitive agreement to acquire Lightsynq Technologies, a startup specializing in photonic interconnects and quantum memory, to accelerate its quantum computing and networking roadmap. Lightsynq’s architecture supports modular scalability and fault tolerance, enabling IonQ to scale toward tens of thousands—and eventually millions—of interconnected qubits. The Read more…
Insider Brief IonQ has announced plans to launch a global satellite-based quantum key distribution (QKD) network, aiming to be the first company with both a quantum network and quantum computer in space. The acquisition of Capella Space, following prior deals with Qubitekk and ID Quantique, positions IonQ to expand secure Read more…
Insider Brief A global SAS survey found that over 60% of business leaders are actively investing in or exploring quantum AI, but many cite high cost, limited understanding, and unclear use cases as key barriers to adoption. SAS is working with companies like Procter & Gamble and quantum hardware providers Read more…
Insider Brief Allstate has joined the Chicago Quantum Exchange as a corporate partner, becoming one of the first major insurers to explore the use of quantum computing in the insurance industry. The company aims to apply quantum technologies to improve risk assessment, fraud detection, and customer service by leveraging faster, Read more…
Insider Brief ParTec AG and ORCA Computing have partnered to deliver quantum-accelerated high-performance computing (HPC) and AI infrastructure across enterprise and research markets. The collaboration integrates ORCA’s room-temperature photonic quantum systems with ParTec’s AI Factories and HPC platforms, enabling real-world quantum computing use without facility modifications or complex cooling systems. Read more…