Quantum Motion Raises Additional Funding for Silicon Quantum Computing

Quantum Motion Raises Additional Funding for Silicon Quantum Computing

Insider Brief Quantum Motion has announced the second close of its Series C funding round, with new investments from Imec.ventures, Lansdowne Partners, Sony Innovation Fund, S3 Ventures and Inkef. The funding will support silicon quantum computing development, custom silicon co-development, semiconductor manufacturing partnerships and the company’s international expansion, including its new U.S. lab in Maryland. … Read more

Andhra University Plans Centres of Excellence for Quantum, AI and Semiconductors

Andhra University Plans Centres of Excellence for Quantum, AI and Semiconductors

Insider Brief Andhra University plans to establish Centres of Excellence in quantum technology, AI systems and semiconductors over the next two to three years. Vice-Chancellor G.P. Raja Sekhar said the proposed laboratories would focus on applying quantum technology and AI research to practical solutions. Speakers at the QUEST-AI conference also highlighted hybrid quantum-classical computing, sustainable … Read more

Argonne and JPMorganChase Develop New Method to Study QAOA at Scale

Argonne and JPMorganChase Develop New Method to Study QAOA at Scale

Insider Brief Researchers from JPMorganChase and Argonne National Laboratory developed a method to evaluate high-depth QAOA calculations for large Sherrington–Kirkpatrick model problems without running the algorithm end to end. The approach maps the QAOA state in the infinite-size limit to a spin-boson system, allowing researchers to use matrix product state simulations instead of more costly … Read more

SEALSQ and wolfSSL Add wolfTPM Support for QVault Post-Quantum TPM

SEALSQ and wolfSSL Add wolfTPM Support for QVault Post-Quantum TPM

Insider Brief SEALSQ and wolfSSL have announced wolfTPM support for the SEALSQ QVault TPM, adding software support for post-quantum algorithms implemented in the TPM hardware. The integration supports ML-DSA, Hash-ML-DSA and ML-KEM parameter sets, with testing performed on physical QVault hardware and wolfSSL’s firmware TPM environment. wolfTPM includes QVault-specific support, a new pqc_ctrl tool, post-quantum … Read more

Quobly and Orange Quantum Systems Partner on Silicon Spin Qubit Testing

Quobly and Orange Quantum Systems Partner on Silicon Spin Qubit Testing

Insider Brief Quobly and Orange Quantum Systems have signed an MoU to develop automated, high-throughput testing and characterization capabilities for silicon spin qubit devices. The collaboration combines Quobly’s 300 mm FD-SOI silicon spin qubit platform with OrangeQS’s automated diagnostics, measurement protocols and test systems for solid-state quantum chips. The partners aim to develop scalable testing … Read more

George Mason and TreQ Partner on Open-Architecture Quantum Computing in Virginia

George Mason and TreQ Partner on Open-Architecture Quantum Computing in Virginia

Insider Brief George Mason University and Oxford-based TreQ are partnering to deploy Virginia’s first open-architecture quantum computing system at a Northern Virginia campus. The $7.7 million system is expected to be delivered and installed in early 2027, with commissioning planned for late summer 2027. TreQ will design and operate the system while collaborating with George … Read more

Quantum Strategies Are Converging As China Turns to Venture Capital Model to Expand Its Quantum Industry

Quantum Strategies Are Converging As China Turns to Venture Capital Model to Expand Its Quantum Industry

Insider Brief China is adding venture-style financing to its state-led quantum strategy to support startups and accelerate commercialization. Three regional funds hold a combined $17.5 billion for strategic industries, although China has not disclosed the portion allocated to quantum technology. China’s model is adopting market-oriented features as the U.S. expands government purchasing and investment to … Read more

G+D Develops Quantum-Safe Technologies for Next-Generation Identity Cards

G+D Develops Quantum-Safe Technologies for Next-Generation Identity Cards

Insider Brief Giesecke+Devrient (G+D) is contributing to the European uPQComing project to develop quantum-safe technologies for identity cards and digital identity systems. G+D is working on integrating post-quantum cryptography into resource-constrained embedded secure elements used in identity cards, including quantum-resistant protocols and crypto-agile architectures. The company is developing and testing prototypes for a Java Card … Read more

Kensho and Classiq Partner to Expand Quantum Software Access in Taiwan

Kensho and Classiq Partner to Expand Quantum Software Access in Taiwan

Insider Brief Kensho and Classiq have entered a market development partnership to expand access to Classiq’s quantum software platform in Taiwan. Kensho will introduce the platform to government agencies, research institutions and enterprises while providing local support, training and exploring joint R&D opportunities. The partnership will initially target chemical and materials companies, defense organizations and … Read more

SEEQC Signs MOU to Expand Quantum Technology Cooperation in Taiwan

SEEQC Signs MOU to Expand Quantum Technology Cooperation in Taiwan

Insider Brief SEEQC has signed an MOU with Taiwan’s Quantum Industry Technology Promotion Office to expand cooperation across quantum technology development and the global quantum supply chain. The agreement covers potential collaboration in product development, manufacturing, testing, validation, commercialization and supply-chain development. SEEQC also plans to connect with Taiwanese companies, research institutions and technology providers … Read more