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2024

December

  1. Telecoms testing their networks for the future of quantum connectivity Photonic
  2. Rigetti Computing launches 84-qubit Ankaa™-3 system; Achieves 99.5% median two-qubit gate fidelity milestone Rigetti Computing
  3. PsiQuantum Scaling up its Queensland Operations PsiQuantum
  4. Keynote from our CEO at Q2B Silicon Valey, presenting Nu Quantum's vision for Distributed Quantum Computation1.12.24MediaKeynote from our CEO at Q2B Silicon Valey, presenting Nu Quantum's vision for Distributed Quantum Computation Nu Quantum
  5. Classiq, Deloitte Tohmatsu, and Mitsubishi Chemical Compress Quantum Circuits by Up to 97% Classiq
  6. Rigetti Computing reports third quarter 2024 financial results and business updates Rigetti Computing
  7. Proud to Be Part of UCD's Vision for the Future! Equal1
  8. Rigetti Computing reports second quarter 2025 financial results; Announces general availability of its 36-qubit multi-chip quantum computer Rigetti Computing
  9. Early Fault Tolerance with Bosonic Codes Nord Quantique
  10. Entropica Labs and Xanadu partner to advance software capabilities towards fault-tolerant quantum computing Entropica Labs
  11. Classiq and AQT Partner to Deliver Seamless Ion-Trap Integration to Tackle Real-World Challenges Classiq
  12. Rigetti Computing reports first quarter 2025 financial results Rigetti Computing
  13. Equal1 announces major quantum computing breakthrough Equal1
  14. Nu Quantum named as one of Europe's 10 hotest startups - EUROPAS 103.12.24NewsNu Quantum named as one of Europe's 10 hotest startups - EUROPAS 10 Nu Quantum
  15. Celebrating the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology in 2025: Open Quantum Design partners with IYQ Open Quantum Design

November

  1. Counting what counts in a quantum computer Alpine Quantum Technologies
  2. Entropica Labs Welcomes Chad Rigetti to the Board of Directors Entropica Labs
  3. Plaquette v2024.11 released with support for superconducting qubits, new qLDPC codes and more QC Design
  4. Rigetti Computing announces pricing of $100 million registered direct offering of common stock priced at-the-market under Nasdaq rules Rigetti Computing
  5. Spin Qubit 6 – A whale of a time! Diraq
  6. Rigetti announces successful completion of $100 million at-the-market equity offering Rigetti Computing
  7. Induction into Pearcey Hall of Fame Diraq
  8. Demonstrating high-fidelity gates and the world’s largest entangled logical qubit state in Atom Computing’s flagship systems Atom Computing
  9. High-Fidelity Universal Gates in the Yb-171 Ground State Nuclear Spin Qubit Atom Computing
  10. Logical Computation Demonstrated with a Neutral Atom Quantum Processor Atom Computing
  11. Diraq picks up Defence Dual-Use Tech & Space Award Diraq
  12. Canadian Quantum Startup Starts Fiber Tests Photonic
  13. Rigetti to present keynote at SEMICON Europa 2024 Rigetti Computing
  14. Rigetti Computing completes $350 million at-the-market equity offering Rigetti Computing
  15. Diraq and UNSW Pioneering scalable hole-spin qubits Diraq
  16. Join Our CEO Tommaso Demarie at #Q2BSiliconValley on December 10th! Entropica Labs
  17. Quantum Solutions for the Environment Challenge: Celebrating John Stewart Bell’s Legacy Equal1
  18. Q&A with Dr. Stephanie Simmons, Founder and Chief Quantum Officer at Photonic. Photonic
  19. Research from QphoX, Rigetti, and Qblox demonstrating optical readout technique for superconducting qubits published in Nature Physics Rigetti Computing
  20. Rigetti Computing awarded Innovate UK grant to develop quantum machine learning techniques for financial data streams Rigetti Computing

October

  1. Equal1 expands strategic leadership with the addition of the world’s foremost team of silicon qubit physicists Equal1
  2. Vancouver’s Photonic is pioneering quantum technologies Photonic
  3. Rigetti and Riverlane progress towards fault tolerant quantum computing with real-time and low latency error correction on Rigetti QPU Rigetti Computing
  4. Plaquette v2024.10 released with support for Dynamic Circuits QC Design
  5. Securing the Quantum Supply Chain: How Nord Quantique Builds Resilience Through Strategic Partnerships Nord Quantique
  6. Fully operational Rigetti QPU Included in UK’s recently opened National Quantum Computer Centre Rigetti Computing
  7. Founders Forum: Carmen Palacios-Beraquero named in 10 Women Founders to Watch List30.10.24NewsFounders Forum: Carmen Palacios-Beraquero named in 10 Women Founders to Watch List Nu Quantum
  8. Tomorrow’s quantum experts: A glimpse into Rigetti’s 2024 summer internship program Rigetti Computing
  9. Entropica Labs CEO Tommaso Demarie Delivers Masterclass on Quantum Error Correction at #SWITCH2024 Entropica Labs
  10. Rigetti Computing to report third quarter 2024 financial results and host conference call on November 12, 2024 Rigetti Computing
  11. Collaboration on Rydberg Interactions Atom Computing
  12. TELUS and Photonic join forces to build Canada’s quantum future Photonic
  13. Silicon Republic: Nu Quantum, Helping the quantum industry mature and scale28.10.24NewsSilicon Republic: Nu Quantum, Helping the quantum industry mature and scale Nu Quantum
  14. Equal1 and TNO join forces to accelerate scalable quantum computing Equal1
  15. QuiX Quantum becomes a member of the ARENA2036 research campus QuiX Quantum
  16. UK Science Minister opens the National Quantum Computing Centre, home to Nu Quantum's quantum networking testbed Nu Quantum
  17. Nord Quantique Secures Semiconductor Supply Chain Through Two New Partnerships Nord Quantique
  18. IE Spectrum: New Interface Uses Light to Scale Up Quantum Computers > Qubit-photon interfaces could entangle multiple quantum procesors Nu Quantum
  19. Quantum Machines and Rigetti announce successful AI-powered calibration of a quantum computer Rigetti Computing
  20. Plaquette v2024.12 released with new tools for MBQC simulations QC Design
  21. Verdict: How Nu Quantum is developing quantum computing infrastructure12.10.24NewsVerdict: How Nu Quantum is developing quantum computing infrastructure Nu Quantum
  22. Sifted: Interview with Nu Quantum Board Director and Ex-IBM exec, Robert Sutor10.24NewsSifted: Interview with Nu Quantum Board Director and Ex-IBM exec, Robert Sutor Nu Quantum
  23. Toyota and Xanadu Collaborate to Pioneer Quantum Computing Applications in Materials Simulations Xanadu
  24. HPC Wire:Nu Quantum and NQC Lead Efort to Network Quantum Procesors in the UK04.10.24NewsHPC Wire:Nu Quantum and NQC Lead Efort to Network Quantum Procesors in the UK Nu Quantum
  25. Rigetti Computing to participate in fireside chat at 27th Annual Needham Growth Conference Rigetti Computing

September

  1. Equal1 Partners with UPT for Master's program in Quantum Computing Equal1
  2. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer & Chancellor Rachel Reeves Visit PsiQuantum’s UK Research & Development Facilities at Sci-Tech Daresbury PsiQuantum
  3. Diraq qubits performing in synch Diraq
  4. Diraq drives global control techniques to new heights Diraq
  5. Nu Quantum Selected as 2024 WIRED Trailblazer20.09.24NewsNu Quantum Selected as 2024 WIRED Trailblazer Nu Quantum
  6. Equal1 technology brings positive impact on energy consumption in data centers Equal1
  7. University of Bari (UniBa) and Xanadu to train quantum researchers and professionals with Master's program Xanadu
  8. PensionDanmark invests in the supercomputers of the future Atom Computing
  9. QuiX Quantum Launches Bia™ Quantum Cloud Computing Service QuiX Quantum
  10. Busines Wekly: Nu Quantum Expands in US with New Los Angeles Base and Key Hire1.09.24NewsBusines Wekly: Nu Quantum Expands in US with New Los Angeles Base and Key Hire Nu Quantum
  11. Atom Computing: Building Quantum Supercomputers with Microsoft Atom Computing
  12. PsiQuantum Expands Operations in Queensland, Set to Open a ‘Test & Characterization’ Lab at Griffith University’s Nathan Campus in Brisbane PsiQuantum
  13. Photonic’s Stephanie Simmons Talks Distributed Systems & Scalability Photonic
  14. QuiX Quantum Welcomes Basil Garabet to the Supervisory Board QuiX Quantum
  15. State Farm Ventures® Invests in Entropica Labs to Drive Innovation in Quantum Computing Entropica Labs
  16. Rigetti Computing reports first quarter 2024 financial results Rigetti Computing
  17. Busines Wekly: ‘Brain gain’ bom as Cambridge industry-academia interface generates $1.35 bilion Nu Quantum

August

  1. AQT was awarded a European tender for a trapped-ion quantum computer, with installation set for 2025The total value of the delivery, including services, amounts to 12.28 million euros. Alpine Quantum Technologies
  2. Oxford Instruments NanoScience joins Rigetti's Novera QPU Partner Program Rigetti Computing
  3. Fortune Op-Ed: The U.K.’s quantum advantage is about to pay of—but a government spending review risks squandering it Nu Quantum
  4. Plaquette v2024.8 released with 5000x faster simulations and real hardware imperfection support QC Design
  5. IonQ QPUs and Classiq Software Power Winning Projects at the UK’s National Quantum Computing Centre’s 2024 Hackathon Classiq
  6. Equal1 Joins Quantum Industry Canada Equal1
  7. Diraq drives two-qubit gate accuracy in CMOS to above 99% Diraq
  8. EIC Scaling Club: Interview with QuiX Quantum QuiX Quantum
  9. ABAA! – Alternating-Bias Assisted Annealing of amorphous oxide tunnel junctions Rigetti Computing
  10. Rigetti introduces novel chip fabrication process for scalable, high performing QPUs Rigetti Computing
  11. The value of quantum computing today Rigetti Computing
  12. Rigetti Computing reports second quarter 2024 financial results Rigetti Computing
  13. Rigetti to present keynote at SEMICON West 2024 Rigetti Computing
  14. Atom Computing welcomes Dr. Jon Simon and Dr. Eliot Kapit Atom Computing
  15. Engineering Rydberg-pair Interactions in Divalent Atoms with Hyperfine-split Ionization Thresholds Atom Computing

July

  1. How Canada Can Win the Rapidly Developing Quantum Technology Race Photonic
  2. From Quantum Theory to Quantum Practice Photonic
  3. Rigetti Computing to report second quarter 2024 financial results and host conference call on August 8, 2024 Rigetti Computing
  4. A Hardware-Efficient Approach to Quantum Error Correction Nord Quantique
  5. PsiQuantum To Build First US-Based Utility-Scale Quantum Computer in Chicago, Illinois PsiQuantum
  6. Q2B Tokyo: Distributed Quantum Computing Enabled by an Entanglement Fabric24.07.24MediaQ2B Tokyo: Distributed Quantum Computing Enabled by an Entanglement Fabric Nu Quantum
  7. The Emerging Quantum Economy Photonic
  8. Classiq Transforms Quantum Computing with Qmod, The First High-Level Language for Quantum Programming Classiq
  9. Classiq and QuEra Announce Integration of Neutral-Atom Quantum Computers into Classiq Platform Classiq
  10. QuiX Quantum Selected for Prestigious EIC Accelerator Funding QuiX Quantum
  11. Quantum design automation leader, QC Design, selected for the prestigious EIC Accelerator program and secures €4M funding QC Design
  12. PsiQuantum Partners with Queensland Universities, Bolstering the Future of Quantum Computing in Australia PsiQuantum
  13. Rigetti CEO Dr. Subodh Kulkarni to speak at Stanford Conference on Technology + National Security Rigetti Computing
  14. Nord Quantique Expands its Management Team Nord Quantique
  15. Dr. Ben Bloom resuming CEO role Atom Computing

June

  1. Forbes: Why Are Britain's Parties Saying So Litle About Tech Startups?28.06.24NewsForbes: Why Are Britain's Parties Saying So Litle About Tech Startups? Nu Quantum
  2. Equal1 Expertise Tapped for “Quantum Computing and AI” Panel Equal1
  3. Xanadu partners with two prominent Japanese companies to advance quantum computing technologies Xanadu
  4. Diraq Adds Leading Deeptech and Venture Investors to USD $22 Million Investment Round Diraq
  5. Forget AI - Quantum Computing Will Really Shape the Future Equal1
  6. Equal1 and Irish Centre for High-End Computing (ICHEC) sign agreement to advance quantum innovation in Ireland and Europe Equal1
  7. Linking silicon T centres with light offers a route to fault-tolerant quantum computing Photonic
  8. Classiq Collaborates with BMW Group and NVIDIA to Drive Quantum Computing Applicability in Electrical Systems Engineering Classiq
  9. DARPA researchers highlight application areas for quantum computing Rigetti Computing
  10. The Race To Build A Quantum Internet: Photonic’s Stephanie Simmons Gives Her Two Cents Photonic
  11. Quantum Insider Podcast: How to pivot for suces in deptech? With Ed Wod, VP Product (Nu Quantum) Nu Quantum
  12. Chips with everything: Ireland's Semiconductor Story Equal1
  13. Diraq achieves record accuracy for device manufactured by existing semiconductor infrastructure Diraq
  14. OTI Lumionics Selects Nord Quantique to Test New Quantum Computing Applications for Materials Science Nord Quantique
  15. The Economist: Comercialising Quantum. Panel: Quantum entanglement fabric - enabling the modular and scalable quantum data centre1.06.24MediaThe Economist: Comercialising Quantum. Panel: Quantum entanglement fabric - enabling the modular and scalable quantum data centre Nu Quantum
  16. Blomberg, Daybreak Europe - Nu Quantum CEO: UK Emerging as Technology Leader1.06.24MediaBlomberg, Daybreak Europe - Nu Quantum CEO: UK Emerging as Technology Leader Nu Quantum
  17. Rob Hays on Atom Computing’s Journey and the Future of Quantum Tech Atom Computing
  18. Photonic demonstrates distributed quantum entanglement between modules Photonic
  19. Atom Computing in Denmark Atom Computing
  20. Photonic and Microsoft Detail Quantum Computing Milestone Photonic
  21. Empowering Innovation: Expanding to Denmark for Quantum Advancement Atom Computing
  22. EIFO invests in more quantum technology Atom Computing

May

  1. Scalable quantum computing Photonic
  2. Photonic shows distributed quantum entanglement between modules Photonic
  3. Photonic demonstrates distributed entanglement between modules, marking significant milestone toward scalable quantum computing and networking. Photonic
  4. Photonic Unveils Major Advancement in Quantum Systems with Inter-Module Entanglement Photonic
  5. How Photonic Is Preparing To Scale Quantum Computing To Realize Its Transformative Potential Photonic
  6. Photonic Demonstrates Distributed Entanglement Between Modules – Significant Step Toward Scalable Quantum Computing And Networking Photonic
  7. Quantum: Photonic Demonstrates Distributed Entanglement between Modules Photonic
  8. Photonic and Microsoft demonstrate inter-module entanglement Photonic
  9. The Path to Distributed Quantum Computing Photonic
  10. Distributed Quantum Computing in Silicon Photonic
  11. Distributed Quantum Entanglement Photonic
  12. Photonic Inc. Demonstrates Distributed Entanglement Between Two Modules Separated by 40 Meters of Fiber Photonic
  13. In collaboration with Microsoft, Photonic demonstrates quantum entanglement at telecom wavelengths Photonic
  14. Rigetti Computing set to join Russell 3000® Index Rigetti Computing
  15. Plaquette v2024.5 released with support for native quantum dot imperfections QC Design
  16. Internship Story: Automating Qubit Design at Diraq Diraq
  17. QC Design CEO Ish Dhand Wins Newcomer of the Year at German Startup Awards QC Design
  18. Cambridge Independent Science and Technology: Dr Carmen Palacios Beraquero wins CEO of the Year Award Nu Quantum
  19. Partnership Forms to Explore Quantum Computing for Healthcare Atom Computing
  20. Diraq Engineer Secures Prestigious Fellowship to Advance Quantum Computing Technology Diraq
  21. Tuning in: New insights highlight capabilities of T centres for distributing entanglement Photonic
  22. AQT on Quantum Tour 2024Meet us in Hamburg, Seoul, Tokyo, Atlanta.Read more Alpine Quantum Technologies
  23. PsiQuantum announces QREF and Bartiq: Open-Source Software for Better Tools, Libraries and Datasets PsiQuantum
  24. Sam Gorman awarded prestigious ARC industry fellowship Silicon Quantum Computing
  25. Photonic hires global quantum leaders in key leadership roles Photonic
  26. Photonic Hires Global Quantum Leaders in Key Leadership Roles Photonic
  27. Quantum: Photonic Adds to its Executive Management Team Photonic
  28. Photonic Hires Global Quantum Leaders in Key Leadership Roles Photonic
  29. Rigetti Computing wins Innovate UK competition to deliver a 24-qubit quantum computing system to the National Quantum Computing Centre Rigetti Computing
  30. Xanadu, University of Toronto and Toronto Metropolitan University Team Up with Hydro-Quebec, Crypto4A, and evolutionQ for a Transformative Smart Grid Project Xanadu

April

  1. QuiX Quantum Technology Unlocks Key to Scaling Photonic Quantum Computing QuiX Quantum
  2. PsiQuantum to Build World’s First Utility-Scale, Fault-Tolerant Quantum Computer in Australia PsiQuantum
  3. Rigetti Computing to report first quarter 2024 financial results and host conference call on May 9, 2024 Rigetti Computing
  4. Rigetti Computing launches the Novera™ QPU Partner Program Rigetti Computing
  5. Xanadu joins the Chicago Quantum Exchange Xanadu
  6. Rigetti Computing delivers Novera™ QPU to Horizon Quantum Computing for Singapore-based hardware testbed Rigetti Computing
  7. Horizon Quantum Computing to establish first-of-a-kind hardware testbed Rigetti Computing
  8. Rigetti and Oxford Instruments announce successful completion of Innovate UK project to launch one of the first UK-based quantum computers Rigetti Computing
  9. Quantum Computers and Supercomputers Together Alpine Quantum Technologies
  10. IQC is an international destination for quantum innovation, IQC, University of Waterloo, Open Quantum Design
  11. Building the world's first full stack, open-source quantum computer, LinkedIn, Greg Dick, CEO at Open Quantum Design Open Quantum Design
  12. Classiq and Quantum Intelligence Corp (QIC, Korea) Partner On Quantum Accelerated Drug Development Classiq
  13. Rigetti Computing to report fourth quarter and full year 2023 financial results and host conference call on March 14, 2024 Rigetti Computing
  14. Early Career Conference in Trapped Ions (ECCTI) 2024 in Innsbruck, Austria Alpine Quantum Technologies
  15. Rigetti announces public availability of Ankaa-2 System with a 2.5x performance improvement compared to previous QPUs Rigetti Computing

March

  1. Quantum computing just got hotter: 1 degree above absolute zero Diraq
  2. QuiX Quantum selected to join the EIC Scaling Club network as one of Europe’s highest-potential deep tech scale-ups QuiX Quantum
  3. Hot Qubits, Cool Logic Diraq
  4. Diraq Makes Quantum Leap with Breakthrough Discovery, Operating Quantum Computing Processors at 20X Warmer Temperatures Diraq
  5. Busines Wekly: Nu Quantum co-leads UK-Canada quantum computing project27.03.24NewsBusines Wekly: Nu Quantum co-leads UK-Canada quantum computing project Nu Quantum
  6. Enterprising minds: Quantum Leap with Dr Carmen Palacios Beraquero21.03.24NewsEnterprising minds: Quantum Leap with Dr Carmen Palacios Beraquero Nu Quantum
  7. Unlocking the Potential of Quantum Computing: A NextGen Graduate’s Perspective Diraq
  8. Rigetti Computing reports fourth quarter and full year 2023 results Rigetti Computing
  9. Atom Computing wins CTA's Emerging Tech Company of the Year Award Atom Computing
  10. A ‘quantum rose’ for the 21st century: Oksana Kondratyeva on her stained-glass art inspired by a quantum computer Rigetti Computing
  11. Rolls-Royce, Riverlane and Xanadu partner to win Canada-UK quantum computing bid Xanadu
  12. Honorary medal for Alpine Quantum Technologies
  13. Diraq is hiring! Diraq
  14. Quantum-enhanced machine learning with Moody’s Analytics Rigetti Computing

February

  1. Quantum Thoughts from Quantum Australia 2024 Diraq
  2. Riverlane and Rigetti Computing partner with Oak Ridge National Laboratory to work to improve HPC-quantum integration Rigetti Computing
  3. Government of Canada supports Xanadu to accelerate quantum computing research and education Xanadu
  4. Partnership Announcement: Alpine Quantum Technologies
  5. Diraq Opens New Commercial Laboratory in Sydney to Propel Era of Fault Tolerant Quantum Computing Diraq
  6. We are excited to return to ISC 2024 in Hamburg!AQT joins as an exhibitor at ISC High Performance 2024 – Alpine Quantum Technologies
  7. Bosonic Pauli+: A tool for designing a quantum computer built from GKP qubits Nord Quantique
  8. Diraq Secures USD $15 Million in Series A-2 Funding Diraq
  9. Silicon Quantum Computing demonstrates high-fidelity initialisation of nuclear spins in a 4-qubit device Silicon Quantum Computing
  10. CEO Rob Hays on The Promise of Quantum Computing Atom Computing
  11. Plaquette v2024.6 released with support for qLDPC codes QC Design
  12. Nord Quantique demonstrates quantum error correction, first company to make a logical qubit out of a physical qubit Nord Quantique
  13. Toward fault-tolerant quantum computing with bosonic codes at March Meeting 2024 Nord Quantique
  14. The Quantum Divide Podcast: Quantum Networking for Quantum Computing with Claire Le Gal, VP Technology (Nu Quantum) Nu Quantum
  15. Silicon Quantum Computing Announces Simon Segars, former Arm CEO, as its new Chair and welcomes Fiona Pak-Poy as a new Director Silicon Quantum Computing

January

  1. Techerati: ‘World-first’ quantum data centre to be built by Cisco and Nu Quantum31.01.24NewsTecherati: ‘World-first’ quantum data centre to be built by Cisco and Nu Quantum Nu Quantum
  2. Novel Solutions for Continuously Loading Large Atomic Arrays Atom Computing
  3. Xanadu and Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) provide PhD fellowship for quantum machine learning Xanadu
  4. Nu Quantum & Cisco Partner to Develop Groundbreaking Modular Quantum Network Protype with £2.3 Milion ($2.9M USD) in UK Government Funding Nu Quantum
  5. The Quantum Insider: Nu Quantum and Cisco Launch Project To Create Modular And Scalable Quantum Network Nu Quantum
  6. Tech Monitor: Cisco anounces new quantum networking colaboration with UK startup29.01.24NewsTech Monitor: Cisco anounces new quantum networking colaboration with UK startup Nu Quantum
  7. Iterative Assembly of Yb-171 Atom Arrays with Cavity-Enhanced Optical Lattices Atom Computing
  8. What are bosonic codes and why do we love them? Nord Quantique
  9. PsiQuantum, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group and Mitsubishi Chemical announce partnership to design energy-efficient materials on PsiQuantum’s fault-tolerant quantum computer PsiQuantum
  10. Cambridge Tech Wek: Global Tech Leaders and Inovators and Investors Unite as Cambridge Tech Wek Returns Nu Quantum
  11. T-Systems begins cooperation with market leader AQTRead more Alpine Quantum Technologies
  12. DARPA advances PsiQuantum to Second Phase of Utility-Scale Quantum Computing Program PsiQuantum