As enterprise AI systems scale to handle complex workflows, practitioners face the challenge of routing subtasks to the right tools and skills. Agents can have hundreds of tools and skills and get confused on which one to use for each step of a workflow.To address this challenge, researchers at Alibaba developed SkillWeaver, a framework that … Read more
Insider Brief Phase 2 adds $4M to the $1M pilot award, enabling the team to design connectable quantum photonic chips for field-ready, lab-grade measurements. If successful, the project will advance to phase 3, implementation, scaling into a $55M NSF quantum center to prototype field-deployable quantum photonic chips. Four members of the Institute for Optical Science … Read more
Insider Brief JIJ and Kobe Steel have signed a framework agreement to establish a multi-year program aimed at advancing the adoption of quantum computing across the KOBELCO Group. The initiative includes the creation of a Quantum Center of Excellence focused on technology implementation, workforce development, and governance for quantum adoption. Initial projects will target materials … Read more
Insider Brief IQM Quantum Computers began trading on Nasdaq under the ticker IQMX after completing its SPAC merger with Real Asset Acquisition Corp. IQM’s shares were up about 25 cents, or about 2% in early trading. The company develops superconducting quantum computers and sells full-stack systems for research institutions, national computing centers and other customers. … Read more
Insider Brief Qolab announced $54.2 million in Series B financing and funding commitments to advance its superconducting quantum computing platform and fault-tolerant quantum computing roadmap. The financing was led by UC Investments, with participation from existing investors including WARF, Octave Ventures, and Phoenix Venture Partners. The company said the funding will support semiconductor collaborations, technology … Read more
Insider Brief Pasqal, through its Canadian subsidiary Aeponyx, has launched a Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC) Packaging Center of Competency at C2MI to strengthen Canada’s capabilities in quantum and advanced sensing technologies. The initiative brings together Aeponyx, HOP Technologies, Phantom Photonics, and C2MI to develop standardized PIC packaging processes and establish domestic manufacturing capabilities. Backed by … Read more
Insider Brief CCRAFT raised USD 7.8 million to expand its independent thin-film lithium niobate (TFLN) photonic chip foundry in Switzerland for AI, networking, aerospace, and quantum applications. The company plans to scale manufacturing capacity in Neuchâtel to 2,000 wafers per month by 2030 while commercializing TFLN technology developed at CSEM. CCRAFT said the investment will … Read more
Insider Brief ETH Zurich researchers developed a technique that uses trapped ions to create high-resolution three-dimensional maps of electric and magnetic fields near quantum chips, helping identify sources of noise that limit quantum device performance. The team used a Penning ion trap to move a single beryllium ion in three dimensions and achieved a record … Read more
Guest Post by David Holtzman, Executive Chair at Naoris Quantum Protocol The White House’s June 22 executive order, which accelerates quantum computing efforts and places post-quantum cryptography firmly on the agenda, reflects a growing recognition that quantum readiness now sits alongside broader national security planning. Across Asia, governments have been moving in the same direction … Read more
Insider Brief QNu Labs and SAGA Consultants have formed a strategic partnership to expand the global adoption of quantum-safe cybersecurity solutions. The collaboration combines QNu Labs‘ quantum cybersecurity technologies with SAGA Consultants’ consulting expertise to support enterprises, governments, and critical infrastructure organizations. The partners aim to accelerate quantum readiness by promoting quantum-secure communications, cryptographic security, … Read more