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Insider Brief: SpinQ partnered with Abu Dhabi’s Technology Innovation Institute (TII) to integrate superconducting quantum processing units (QPUs) into TII’s quantum research framework, addressing key technical and logistical challenges. TII faced hurdles such as the scarcity of standardized QPUs, high costs, and limited access to calibration services, which extended research Read more…

Insider Brief SpinMagIC, a spin-off from the University of Stuttgart that is developing a palm-sized quantum sensor to measure food shelf life, secured two years of funding from Germany’s EXIST research transfer program. The device uses a microchip and lightweight 3D-printed magnets to detect free radicals, offering a cost-effective alternative Read more…

Insider Brief: Pasqal and Sungkyunkwan University’s Q Center signed an MoU to advance quantum computing technologies in South Korea and globally through workforce training, research, and community initiatives. The partnership includes training quantum scientists, utilizing Pasqal’s cloud platform for R&D, hosting seminars on use-case development, and engaging in quantum ecosystem-building Read more…

Insider Brief A study identifies IAO Hanle in the Himalayas as the most suitable location in India for uplink-based quantum communications, crucial for secure global quantum networks. Hanle’s high altitude and stable atmospheric conditions minimize photon absorption and scattering, reducing signal loss compared to other observatories. The research underscores the Read more…

Insider Brief: Pasqal has launched its second “Blaise Pasqal Quantum Challenge” Hackathon, inviting global participants to develop quantum AI solutions addressing sustainability challenges, with the top prize set at €15,000 (approximately $19,100) and winners announced in April 2025. The Hackathon supports the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, encouraging participants to Read more…

Guest Post by Arthur Herman Senior Fellow at the Hudson Institute When I learned that former Pay Pal founder David Sacks had been named as Trump’s AI/Crypto czar, a thought occurred to me.  Why doesn’t Donald Trump name a quantum czar, as well? After all, it was President Trump who Read more…

Insider Brief: Fermilab engineers introduced the QICK box, an integrated system that simplifies quantum control by combining FPGA boards, amplifiers, filters, and cabling into a compact, customizable package. The QICK box enhances signal-to-noise ratios and qubit control, offering scalability, precision, and adaptability to meet evolving quantum research needs. Developed through Read more…

Guest Post By Mark M.J. Scott President of Northern Pixels Inc. As the year draws to a close, deep tech founders find themselves at a critical juncture. The transition into 2025 presents a unique opportunity to reflect on past challenges and chart a course for future success. While the temptation to Read more…

Insider Brief The team’s new approach avoids starting with pre-entangled pairs or performing Bell-state measurements, relying instead on the indistinguishability of photon paths. An AI tool called PyTheus, originally tasked with reproducing established entanglement-swapping protocols, unexpectedly revealed a simpler method to entangle independent photons. This discovery reduces complexity in quantum Read more…

Insider Brief: Indian Science and Technology Minister Jitendra Singh invited Israeli startups to collaborate under India’s National Quantum Mission (NQM), emphasizing the role of international partnerships in advancing quantum computing, encryption, and sensing technologies. The NQM aims to position India as a global quantum leader by 2031, with initiatives like Read more…