Insider Brief A new economic report projects that quantum technologies could generate $8.5 billion in economic output and nearly 20,000 new jobs in South Carolina, with broader regional gains reaching $32.9 billion. The study, conducted by Dr. Joseph Von Nessen with SC Quantum and the University of South Carolina, links Read more…
Insider Brief Qunnect has closed a $10 million extended Series A funding round led by Airbus Ventures, with Cisco Investments and Quantonation participating, to accelerate the deployment of its room-temperature quantum networking products. The company’s Carina suite enables real-world quantum networks using entangled photons over commercial fiber, supporting sectors like Read more…
Insider Brief Hawthorn Photonics has expanded its capabilities by bringing AdvR Inc. into the group, combining expertise in non-linear optics and quantum photonics with its existing company Covesion Ltd. The integration unites complementary technologies across MgO:PPLN, KTP, LN, and TFLN platforms, enhancing product offerings in phase modulators, entangled photon-pair sources, Read more…
Insider Brief A new QED-C® report finds that experiential learning, mentorship, early exposure, and tailored education are critical to filling thousands of current and projected quantum jobs worldwide. The report identifies key barriers to workforce readiness — including a lack of hands-on training, limited mentorship, unclear career paths, and inflexible Read more…
Insider Brief Quantum Art has unveiled a roadmap to build a one-million physical qubit trapped-ion quantum computer by 2033, aiming for quantum advantage by 2027 with a 1,000-qubit system. The company’s architecture is based on multi-qubit gates, optical segmentation, dynamic core reconfiguration, and high-density 2D layouts to enable scalable, compact, Read more…
Insider Brief Texas has enacted a new law to establish the Texas Quantum Initiative, aiming to position the state as a national leader in quantum computing, networking, and sensing technologies. The legislation creates a governor-appointed advisory committee, a strategic planning process, and a grant fund to support research, workforce training, Read more…
Insider Brief South Korea has designated quantum random number generation and low-power AI chip design for autonomous vehicles as national strategic technologies, expanding government support for secure communication and future mobility systems. EYL’s quantum random number generator was recognized for its role in quantum cryptography, offering enhanced security through true Read more…
Insider Brief IBM and RIKEN have launched the first IBM Quantum System Two outside the U.S., co-located with the Fugaku supercomputer in Japan to advance hybrid quantum-classical computing. The system uses IBM’s 156-qubit Heron processor, which outperforms the previous generation in both error rate and speed, achieving circuit operations 10× Read more…
Insider Brief eleQtron, Germany’s first native quantum computer manufacturer, has been named a 2025 Technology Pioneer by the World Economic Forum, joining a global cohort of 100 companies recognized for transformative innovation and impact. The firm was selected for its scalable MAGIC® technology, which uses radio waves instead of lasers Read more…
Insider Brief QNu Labs has launched QNu Academy to build a global workforce trained in quantum cybersecurity, aligning with India’s National Quantum Mission, reports TimesTech. The program offers practical and academic training in quantum-secure technologies such as QKD, QRNG, and PQC, with support from institutions like the IITs and DRDO. Read more…