Google Study Shows Quantum Computer Can Learn From Its Own Errors While It Computes

Google Study Shows Quantum Computer Can Learn From Its Own Errors While It Computes

Insider Brief Google researchers demonstrated an AI system that continuously learns from quantum error-correction data to keep a quantum computer calibrated while it is running, reducing interruptions and improving reliability. The reinforcement learning approach reduced logical error rates by about 20% beyond conventional calibration and made performance 3.5 times more stable under artificially introduced hardware … Read more

Google Seeks University Proposals for Early Fault-Tolerant Quantum Computing

Google Seeks University Proposals for Early Fault-Tolerant Quantum Computing

Insider Brief Google opened academic research awards focused on quantum algorithms for early fault-tolerant quantum computers and quantum computing security. The program seeks proposals that reduce logical qubit, gate and error-correction requirements while showing a credible advantage over classical computing. Awards will generally provide up to $100,000, with applications due Aug. 7 and decisions expected … Read more

QuTech Releases Tuna-17 Superconducting Quantum Computer Through Quantum Inspire

QuTech Releases Tuna-17 Superconducting Quantum Computer Through Quantum Inspire

Insider Brief QuTech has released Tuna-17, an open-architecture superconducting quantum computer developed at TU Delft and made publicly accessible through the Quantum Inspire cloud platform. The 17-qubit system is designed to support quantum error correction research, advanced algorithms, and scalable quantum computing development through a European-built technology stack. Tuna-17 brings together contributions from multiple Delft … Read more

Application Period Open: Fraunhofer Seeks Industry Partners for Quantum Computing Use Cases

Application Period Open: Fraunhofer Seeks Industry Partners for Quantum Computing Use Cases

Insider Brief Fraunhofer has launched an open call through its INQUBATOR quantum computing consulting and testing center, inviting companies to submit use cases by Aug. 31, 2026, to develop and evaluate practical quantum computing applications with Fraunhofer partners. At least four selected projects will receive approximately 10 months of collaborative support, including access to quantum … Read more

Robert Loredo Named Executive Director of FAU Center for Quantum Technologies

Robert Loredo Named Executive Director of FAU Center for Quantum Technologies

Insider Brief Florida Atlantic University has appointed Robert Loredo as executive director of its Center for Quantum Technologies to lead research, education, and industry initiatives in quantum computing. Loredo will oversee FAU’s quantum strategy as the university expands its infrastructure, including the planned deployment of a D-Wave Advantage2 quantum computer on campus. The appointment supports … Read more

Dr Ilana Wisby joins Cambridge Innovation Capital as Entrepreneur in Residence

Dr Ilana Wisby joins Cambridge Innovation Capital as Entrepreneur in Residence

Insider Brief Cambridge Innovation Capital has appointed Dr Ilana Wisby, former CEO and founder of Oxford Quantum Circuits, as an Entrepreneur in Residence focused on deep-tech commercialization. During her leadership at OQC, Wisby helped launch a quantum computing-as-a-service offering and deliver commercial quantum systems to data centers. Wisby will support CIC’s deep-tech team by exploring … Read more

Shanghai Quantum Sensing Startup Raises Angel Funding to Expand Navigation And Gas Detection Products

Shanghai Quantum Sensing Startup Raises Angel Funding to Expand Navigation And Gas Detection Products

Insider Brief Shanghai Quantum Sensing Intelligence has raised an angel funding round worth tens of millions of yuan to expand commercialization of its quantum sensing products for inertial navigation and industrial gas monitoring. Founded in 2023 by researchers from Shanghai Jiao Tong University, the company is developing photonic quantum-enhanced gyroscopes and gas detectors that operate … Read more

Xanadu Accelerates U.S. Growth with New York State Office

Xanadu Accelerates U.S. Growth with New York State Office

Insider Brief Xanadu has expanded its U.S. operations with a growing presence in Albany, New York, alongside broader workforce growth across the country. The photonic quantum computing company is using its U.S. expansion to strengthen collaborations with semiconductor and technology partners supporting hardware development and manufacturing. Xanadu’s growth builds on recent photonic quantum computing developments, … Read more