Insider Brief The White House’s new science strategy outlines a new model for American innovation that emphasizes mission-driven research, public-private partnerships, manufacturing and regional ecosystems, a framework that closely aligns with how much of the quantum industry has already evolved. Rather than focusing solely on scientific discovery, the policy argues that future U.S. technology leadership … Read more

Insider Brief Infleqtion will deploy a neutral-atom quantum computer at the Illinois Quantum & Microelectronics Park in 2027 and establish a Chicago Quantum Innovation Center. The company’s Sqale quantum computing platform will support research into fault-tolerant quantum computing and applications including energy grid optimization. The Chicago center will focus on developing quantum computing applications for … Read more

Insider Brief Quantum Elements has launched Orbit as a Qiskit Function in the IBM Qiskit Functions Catalog, providing IBM Quantum Network members access to advanced error suppression capabilities. Orbit is designed to improve quantum circuit performance by applying dynamical decoupling techniques while reducing workflow complexity and computational overhead. The tool supports dynamic circuits and mid-circuit … Read more

Insider Brief A group of major financial institutions and Bitcoin companies has launched the Bitcoin Security Consortium with $15 million in combined funding commitments over three years. The consortium will support Bitcoin security research and development efforts, including work related to preparing the network for potential future quantum computing threats. Founding members will independently direct … Read more

Insider Brief D-Wave Quantum will release its second quarter 2026 financial results on August 6, 2026, before U.S. markets open. The company will host an investor conference call featuring CEO Dr. Alan Baratz and CFO John Markovich to discuss results and business outlook. D-Wave will provide access to the earnings release, webcast, and conference call … Read more

Insider Brief Qedma has integrated its Quantum Error Suppression and Error Mitigation (QESEM) software with Quantinuum’s quantum computing platform through the company’s Startup Partner Program. The integration allows users to apply Qedma’s error mitigation technology on Quantinuum hardware to improve quantum circuit accuracy and support more complex workloads. The collaboration aims to expand access to … Read more

Insider Brief IBM has signed an agreement to acquire HRL Laboratories to expand its quantum computing research capabilities through HRL’s expertise in silicon-spin qubit engineering, sensing, and advanced materials. HRL’s researchers and technologies will complement IBM’s existing superconducting qubit efforts while supporting work across quantum computing, quantum sensing, and quantum networking. Boeing and General Motors, … Read more

Insider Brief Quantinuum has appointed Robin Schulman as Chief Legal Officer and Company Secretary and Rory O’Byrne as Chief People Officer as the company expands its leadership team. Schulman joins from GitLab with experience in legal, compliance, and corporate affairs roles, while O’Byrne brings more than 25 years of global human resources leadership experience. The … Read more

Insider Brief Hitachi has launched a government-backed research project with Intel K.K. and AIST to develop silicon quantum computing technologies that support the transition from laboratory research to industrial-scale manufacturing. The project will develop 100-qubit silicon quantum chip designs, manufacturing toolkits, 3D integration technologies for future 1,000-qubit systems, and a cloud platform that will give … Read more

Insider Brief Zero Point Cryogenics has opened its first international Innovation and Service Hub at the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park in Chicago to support quantum technology customers. The company will supply cryogenic systems to IQMP while providing installation, maintenance, and technical support services across the United States. The expansion strengthens ZPC’s role in the … Read more